Culinary Prep Cook

Huna Totem Corporation; Hoonah (AK); On-site; USD 23,419; Full time

Job summary

A Native-owned enterprise in Hoonah is looking for a Culinary Assistant. This entry-level full-time position involves preparing and sanitizing workstations, ensuring food safety, and maintaining kitchen cleanliness. Ideal candidates are team players with good communication skills and a willingness to work in a remote community. Compensation is $17/hour plus potential bonuses, with training opportunities available.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of health and safety rules in a kitchen.
• Able to lift 50 pounds, stand for extended periods, and walk 5+ miles daily.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule.

Responsibilities

• Set up and sanitize workstations.
• Prepare ingredients for cooking.
• Maintain a clean and sanitized kitchen.

Skills

Communication skills

Team player

Ability to operate cutting tools

Manual dexterity

Ability to work under pressure

Job description

Category: Seasonal (April to September 2026) Salary Range: $17/hour with bonus potential Location: Icy Strait Point

Position Summary

Icy Strait Point Culinary Assistant must be comfortable communicating and conversing with staff and guests. The Culinary Assistant must have the ability to operate a computerized cash register.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct all activities and decisions according to Icy Strait Point’s guiding principles: BAP: Best, Authentic, Profitable
• Setting up and sanitizing workstations
• Following prep lists created by Lead Culinary Host
• Measuring ingredients and seasonings and preparing cooking ingredients for each tour start time
• Ensuring all food items are properly stored and easily accessible
• Assist with the set up and cleaning for each tour
• Assist with keeping track of ingredients inventory
• Maintaining a clean, orderly, and sanitized kitchen, including taking out trash
• Participate in all required training
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Knowledge of health and safety rules in a kitchen
• Manual dexterity able to operate cutting tools and kitchen utensils
• A team player with good communication skills
• Patient with an ability to stay positive under pressure
• Precious experience in a commercial kitchen desired
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule
• Have or be able to attain ServSafe Manager Certification and TAP’s Card
• Have or be able to attain First Aid/CPR certification
• Able to lift 50 pounds, stand for extended periods, and walk 5+ miles daily
• Willing to live in a remote, rural community for a minimum of 6 months per year
• Icy Strait Point is a Native‑owned and operated enterprise and offers Native Preference under P.L 93‑638. Applicants must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States.

Compensation Details

Salary: $17/hour with bonus potential

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing

Industry

• Executive Offices