Food Prep Worker - Glacier Bay Lodge

Aramark; Gustavus (AK); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Food Service Worker to join their team at a picturesque lodge in Alaska. With a focus on food preparation, sanitation, and safety, this role offers a unique opportunity to work in a stunning natural environment. Enjoy the long summer days and become part of a close-knit team while providing exceptional service to guests. This seasonal position includes competitive wages, on-site housing, and a meal plan, making it an ideal choice for those looking to gain valuable experience in the food service industry while enjoying the beauty of Glacier Bay National Park.

Benefits

On-site Housing

Meal Plan ($15/day all inclusive)

Paid Sick Leave

Local Discounts

Qualifications

• Food Service Certificate required; ability to read and follow instructions.
• Experience in food preparation and kitchen safety practices preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare quality food and baked goods according to planned menus.
• Ensure food storage and handling meet safety regulations.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation in the kitchen area.

Skills

Food Preparation

Sanitation Practices

Kitchen Safety

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Education

Food Service Certificate

Basic Literacy and Numeracy

Tools

Kitchen Equipment

Job description

Requisition #: 547440

Location:

Gustavus, AK, US, 99826

Job Description

The Food Service Worker will assist the manager with food/meal preparation. Maintain high standards of quality in food production, sanitation, and kitchen safety practices.

About Glacier Bay Lodge & Glacier Bay National Park & Preserve:

Ever wish you had more daylight hours? With 18 hours of daylight during the summer, recreation and sightseeing opportunities are never-ending! Glacier Bay Lodge is a small 50-room lodge nestled in between coastal mountains, incredible fjords, and Alaska's Inside Passage and is a remote wilderness experience you don’t want to miss. The only way to travel to us is by air or sea from Juneau to the friendly little town of Gustavus, your Gateway to Glacier Bay National Park & Preserve.

Celebrate the Centennial/100-year anniversary of this beautiful park while enjoying everything this remote park has to offer! With brand new housing and upgraded internet connectivity now available, become a part of our small family of around 50 employees for the summer of a lifetime!

This is a seasonal role with ideal dates of May 9 - September 5, 2025.
We offer competitive wages, paid sick leave, on-site (NEW!!) housing and meal plan ($15/day all inclusive!) & local discounts!

Employees are responsible for knowing the environmental aspects and associated impacts of their job position. Job specific Environmental Aspects and Impacts will be communicated by Dept. Managers during EMS training.

Job Responsibilities

1. Prepare quality food and baked goods according to a planned menu
2. Understand what is inclusive of a meal
3. Ensure storage of food in an accurate and sanitary manner
4. Serve food according to meal schedules, department policies and procedures
5. Use and care of kitchen equipment, especially knives
6. Timely preparation of a variety of food items, beverages, and add garnishments to ensure customer happiness and eye appeal
7. Coordinate and assist in major cleaning of refrigerators, freezers, and cooking and serving equipment
8. Adhere to all food safety regulations for sanitation, food handling, and storage
9. Adhere to the uniform policy
10. Connect with the Manager daily to understand and accurately prepare menu for the day
11. Supervise the food temperature requirements
12. Maintain a clean and organized work and storage area
13. Scrub and polish counters, clean and sanitize steam tables, and other equipment
14. Follow established procedures and standards for cleanliness, to ensure a balanced and safe environment; duties include sweeping, mopping, ware washing
15. Maintain garbage collection site and kitchen floor areas in a neat and sanitary fashion
16. Perform other duties as assigned including other areas in the kitchen
17. This role may have physical demands including, but not limited to, lifting, bending, pushing, pulling and/or extended walking and standing. This role may also require uniforms and/or usage of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

At Aramark, developing new skills and doing what it takes to get the job done make a positive impact for our employees and for our customers. In order to meet our commitments, job duties may change or new ones may be assigned without formal notice.

Qualifications

1. Food Service Certificate as needed
2. Sufficient education or training to read, write, and follow verbal and written instructions
3. Be able to work quickly and concisely under pressure

About Aramark

Our Mission

Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet.

At Aramark, we believe that every employee should enjoy equal employment opportunity and be free to participate in all aspects of the company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by applicable law.

About Aramark

The people of Aramark proudly serve millions of guests every day through food and facilities in 15 countries around the world. Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions, and empower your professional growth. So, no matter what you're pursuing - a new challenge, a sense of belonging, or just a great place to work - our focus is helping you reach your full potential.

Nearest Major Market: Alaska
Nearest Secondary Market: Anchorage