Dish Steward - 2026

HAP Alaska-Yukon; Rail (MO); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free cruise after first season

Referral program

Experience of a lifetime

Rewards & incentives

Community service

Employee activities

Professional growth

Job summary

HAP Alaska-Yukon offers a summer role as a Dish Steward on our rail service, assisting line cooks on board and helping maintain a clean, efficient kitchen during meal services and downtimes with spectacular Alaskan scenery.

This seasonal full-time position requires up-to-date food safety knowledge, physical stamina to work in a busy kitchen, and the ability to work as part of a dynamic team on a moving train.

Qualifications

• Must pass a pre-employment background check.
• Minimum age 18 to reside in company housing (where available).
• Eligible to work in the United States; visa sponsorship not available by Holland America-Princess.

Responsibilities

• Perform cleaning, storage, and kitchen tasks.
• Routinely washes and stores items related to cooking and serving on board.
• Clean and sanitize the kitchen area and all service ware.
• Assist with food preparation and presentation.
• Move products between rail car kitchens as needed.
• Maintain sanitation and cleanliness following guidelines and policies.

Skills

Lift 50 lbs

Stand/walk long hours

Fast-paced environment

Teamwork

Independent with supervision

Health & safety compliance

Job description

Dish Steward - 2026

Department: Food and Beverage

Employment Type: Seasonal - Full Time

Location: Rail Services

Description

Service Excellence. Performance. Integrity. Teamwork. Consistency. Innovation.
Live a summer of adventure and memories! Working on our train traveling thru the Alaskan wilderness, and assisting the line cooks is truly a remarkable summer job. Between meal services or during downtimes enjoy the amazing scenery on our open-air platforms between the rail cars! Our dishwashers play an integral role in helping out all teammates on the train and ensuring the guests on board have a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform a variety of cleaning, storage, and kitchen tasks.
• Routinely washes and stores all items related to cooking and serving our guests on board the train.
• Clean and sanitize the kitchen area and all service ware.
• Assist with food preparation and presentation.
• Responsible for moving product between rail car kitchens as needed.
• Maintain a high level of sanitation and cleanliness in the kitchen and dish area throughout the entire shift by following company and state sanitation guidelines.

REQUIREMENTS

• Must pass a pre-employment background check.
• Minimum age of 18 years is required to reside in company housing, where available.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States. Holland America-Princess is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas at this time (e.g., H-2B status).

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

• Must have or be able to obtain an Alaska Food Handler Card.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs./23 kg, work around hot kitchen equipment safely, and stand/walk for long periods of time.
• Ability to work safely in a commercial kitchen environment.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work, maintain attention to time constraints, while working in a team or group environment.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple tasks and external influences.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while achieving daily goals.
• Ability to support and comply with company policies, procedures and guidelines including support and comply with company health and safety standards.
• Ability to stand/walk/work on feet for minimum of 8 hours per day

Benefits

• Travel - FREE CRUISE AFTER YOUR FIRST SEASON!
• Reward for Referral Program
• Experience – Of a lifetime!
• Rewards & Incentives
• Community Service
• Employee Activities
• Professional Growth

HAP Alaska Yukon is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, disability or protected veteran status.