Now Hiring for Summer 2013
Sheep Mountain Lodge Employment Information:
We invite you to join us for the summer at our charming Alaska log lodge located along the scenic Glenn Highway between Palmer and Glennallen, Alaska. We are a family-owned and operated tourist resort business; featuring clean, comfortable, private guest cabins. We have a reputation for excellence in our field, welcoming Alaskans and tourists to our lodge with outstanding customer service. Your commitment to upholding this standard of excellence is required. Our guests come from all over the world and enjoy nearby hiking and mountain biking trails, bird watching, Dall Sheep viewing on the slopes behind the lodge, Matanuska River rafting, glacier hiking and just relaxing in a beautiful mountain setting.
As a summer staff member, we invite you to work hard with us for the summer while enjoying the team-oriented atmosphere, natural setting, and local recreational opportunities. We look for applicants with the ability to learn and a good attitude and are happy to provide on the job training for those with less experience. At Sheep Mountain your co-workers are also your housemates and friends. Although we are situated along the road system in Alaska, you should consider this area semi-remote. Having a vehicle is not necessary but does help you explore more of South-central Alaska when not working. Staff members must have the ability to entertain themselves with the nearby natural attractions (hiking, biking, rafting) or other self-directed activities (reading, writing, playing music, etc). We discourage alcohol-focused free-time and strictly enforce our no drugs policy.
We pay an hourly wage or monthly salary depending on position and experience; our staff work 30-45 hours per week depending on job position; a minimum 40 hours per week to be considered full-time. Gratuities are shared among all staff. Room and board packages are available to full-time lodge staff for $200 per month. Employee housing is two to a room in our Hillside House which has a common area, shower, microwave, refrigerator, washer/dryer, TV w/VCR, and local telephone line. Staff may bring their own laptop computers and subscribe to local ISP for internet connections at additional cost.
Applications for summer season positions are accepted beginning mid December until all positions are filled. Please indicate position(s) you are applying for in your application. Some positions may be filled by returning staff members but having your application on file is a first step.
Come Join Our Kitchen Staff - One Position Available at Sheep Mountain Lodge Summer 2013:
Swing Cook (1)
This position has some of the same responsibilities as both the Breakfast Cook and the lodge Evening Cook. You will fill in for the Evening and Breakfast cook 2 nights and 2 mornings per week. This position requires at least one full season of commercial kitchen experience. Keeping the kitchen well-stocked and running smoothly will keep you busy each day. Attention to detail taking inventory is a must to minimize product waste, and high standards of kitchen cleanliness and sanitation are required. Making soups and helping the baker are part of your daily responsibilities. You must be able to work hard in a small kitchen while keeping level-headed during busy summer months and be able to see what needs to be done without being told. 35-45 Hrs/wk. From $9/hr + tip share.
"Back of the House"
During the summer season we offer home-cooked meals to our guests and roadside travelers 7 days a week. Our menu features homemade chili, soup from scratch, fresh sourdough rolls, delicious burgers and dinner entrees. We expect our kitchen staff to follow the lodge recipes and learn from the owners to accurately make each menu item. We take pride in featuring fresh Alaska seafood and Alaska grown vegetables. We feel that a hearty meal at our lodge is a wonderful way to cap off an adventurous day in the mountains of Alaska. All cooks in our small kitchen help with all kitchen responsibilities including dish-washing, food preparation and line-cooking.
Summers at Sheep Mountain: Our location in a mountain environment means the weather can be cool, so bring your outdoor gear, sense of adventure and join us for a summer of working and playing in a beautiful mountain setting.
TO APPLY: Please email (MSWord), fax, or mail:
Applicants must be able and willing to do all jobs in our team-oriented environment. If you are a hard-working, friendly, trustworthy and reliable person we are interested in having you be part of our team.
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Cover letter describing what position you are interested in, why you want to live and work in Alaska for the season and anything else that makes you a good candidate for a job at Sheep Mountain Lodge.
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Updated resume with current phone number, mailing address and email
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Four work-related references (with contact numbers)
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Recent photograph
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Completed application page (print below).
Employment for these summer seasonal jobs runs from mid-May through mid-September. Applicants who are available for a full season of summer employment are given first preference (mid May to Sept. 15).
Applications via email are preferred. We look forward to hearing from you!
To learn more about Sheep Mountain Lodge click here.
Lodge Chef (1) (Position filled for 2013)
The Lodge Chef is responsible for many aspects of kitchen operations including: maintaining food quality, food preparation, kitchen sanitation, weekly inventory, and kitchen organization. This position requires at least one full year of commercial kitchen experience. Preparation of our menu items will be taught by the lodge owners. You will have kitchen help from the breakfast and swing cooks, baker and lodge staff. This position requires experience with fresh fish preparation, attention to detail, food preparation and organizational skills, line-cooking skills, as well as an ability to get along well with other kitchen staff. You will have the freedom to prepare daily dinner specials and occasional staff dinners. In our small, well-equipped kitchen, all workers must be flexible and willing to help where needed. The ability to lead and communicate well with others is a must. Our kitchen specializes in fresh Alaska seafood and the menu includes local favorites of salmon quesadillas and fish tacos. The Chef will be responsible for overseeing and helping kitchen close-down each night, including full clean-up of the days mess. This position is physically demanding and requires moderate lifting of up to 50 lbs. We appreciate the experience of a Chef in this role but remember - all of our kitchen staff do dishes.
45 hrs/wk. From $1800/mo + tip share.
Breakfast Cook (1) (Position filled)
The breakfast cook position is for early risers, as your day will start at 6am each day. Preparing breakfast from our menu for lodge guests and roadside travelers will start the day. After breakfast service, preparation of food items including homemade soups, will be the Breakfast cook’s primary responsibility. The Breakfast cook will also be responsible for: maintaining kitchen sanitation, tracking food inventories and working with our Evening and Swing Cook on food preparation schedules, and kitchen organization. Other responsibilities include: preparing for dinner specials, baking, kitchen cleaning and dish-washing. You must be able to work hard in a small kitchen while keeping level-headed during busy summer months. Some commercial cooking experience is preferred for this position, although all skills and recipes can be learned on the job. 35-40 Hrs/wk. From $8.50/hour + tip share.
Baker (1) (Position Filled)
Do you love to see people smile as they enjoy a fresh-baked good? Then this is the position for you. Duties include scratch baking of breads, pies, cinnamon rolls, cookies, cakes, scones and muffins. This person must be able to share the kitchen with other employees and keep up with the ever-present baker's mess! Other duties include taking phone reservations, food preparation, serving, and light housekeeping. Your focus is high-quality scratch baking in a semi-production atmosphere. This position requires some baking experience (home -baking ok) and familiarity with a commercial kitchen. Approximately 20-25 hours week is spent baking and 15-20 hours a week helping out with customer service and Lodgestaff responsibilities.. From $8.50/hr + tip share.
Dishwasher/Groundskeeper (1) (Position Filled)
This position typically works 5 evening shifts per week, with primary focus on afternoon grounds-keeping and evening dish-washing. Our dishwashers do everything! Besides dish-washing, you will be asked to assist with slicing and dicing of food items, cleaning the kitchen each night, bussing tables, customer service, and outside work including: lawn mowing, gardening, painting, window cleaning and other assorted maintenance jobs. Maintenance and/or grounds keeping experience preferred. This position is physically demanding, requires daily attention to detail and an ability to work efficiently in an unsupervised environment. 40 Hrs/wk. $1,300 per month + tip share.
Dishwasher/Housekeeper (1) (Position Filled)
This position typically works 2 evening shifts and 2 morning shifts per week, covering for the regular evening dishwasher and FT lodge housekeeper's days off. Our dishwashers do everything! Besides dish-washing, this person will be asked to assist with slicing and dicing of food items, cleaning the kitchen each night, bussing tables, customer service, and outside work including: lawn mowing, gardening, painting, window cleaning and other assorted maintenance jobs. Prior housekeeping experience is preferred - cleaning cabins and folding laundry will be a regular assignment. This position is physically demanding, requires daily attention to detail and an ability to work independently and efficiently in an unsupervised environment. 30-40 hrs/wk. From $8.00/hr + tip share.
We take pride in our friendly hospitality, welcoming guests from all over the world to our lodge. We expect our employees to upkeep our standards and offer a smile and helpful information to each and every guest. Each summer, travelers from all over the world come to our doorstep and we have the privilege of being able to share Alaska with them.
Assistant Lodge Manager (Position Filled)
Must meet the experience and age requirements of Lodgestaff. Applicant will be willing and capable of taking a leadership role by setting a good example of helping where needed and working with a smile while upholding the responsibilities of a Sheep Mountain Lodgestaff (see below). Excellent experience for those interested in the hospitality field. Customer service, restaurant table service, kitchen experience helpful. 45-50 hours per week. 2 days off per week. Seasonal salaried position beginning May 15 - Sept. 15. Salary dependant on experience, from $1750/month. During evening hours the main responsibiliity of this positions is table service to our lodge guests.
Lodge-staff (3) 2 of 3 Positions Filled
Lodge staff responsibilities will include serving, cabin cleaning, dish-washing, food preparation, cooking and everything in between. No two days are the same! Two of the lodge staff positions have the primary responsibility of serving tables in the lodge (Evening/Swing Server, Morning Server). Our 7-table dining room and 6-table banquet room requires servers to greet and seat customers, take orders, clean and set up the tables, tend bar, cashier, clean, and check-in overnight guests. We serve family style meals for special events and small tour groups in our separate banquet dining area (seats 30). The other Lodgestaff position helps where needed including, serving tables, dish-washing, cleaning of our 11 guest cabins and occasional care of the lodge-owners school-aged children. All lodge staff will also be expected to help with cookie baking (a coveted responsibility), assist in kitchen cleaning, bus tables, wash dishes and do outside work including: lawn mowing, gardening, painting, window cleaning, and other assorted maintenance jobs, especially early and late in the summer season. Evening server and morning server applicants must have prior restaurant table service experience and be 21 years of age. From $7.75/hour + tips, evening salaried positions start at $1,500 per month. Lodgestaff will be required to obtain a TAM card for alcohol service in Alaska after a position has been offered.
FT Housekeeper (1) (Position Filled)
We have eleven deluxe guest cabins, all with private bathrooms. Four of our cabins are brand new (fun to clean!) and have full kitchens. This position has the responsibility of cleaning cabins, washing and folding laundry, and cleaning other lodge facilities. Each day during the summer, the housekeeper is responsible for watering our fresh herbs and tomatoes in our greenhouse, and flower baskets around the grounds as needed. As time allows, other duties may include helping in the kitchen, dining room service, and additional care of our flower gardens. This position is physically demanding, requires daily attention to detail and an ability to work efficiently in an unsupervised environment. Other staff will be available to assist on full turn-over days. From $9.00/hour + tips, DOE
Garden Help/Lodgestaff
(Position Filled)
The Garden Help position is responsible for upkeep of the lodge gardens, flower beds, containers, greenhouse and grounds. We plant 4 – 50’ rows of primarily annual and vegetable plants each summer. Knowledge of cool climate vegetable crops and annual flowers important. The Sheep Mountain Lodge is located in a Zone 2/3 climate, we grow only the most hardy perennials. Each summer we add additional perennial plants to our existing beds including our 100 square foot rock garden. Job responsibilities include: watering, transplanting, greenhouse plant watering and care, cleaning and bed planting. This position helps in the Lodge each evening with dinner service.
This position can be offered as an internship for those studying a horticultural field. Monthly salary: $1,000 including room and board plus tips. 30-40 hours per week, two days off per week. Position begins the first week of May 2013, ends Sept 16, 2013. Approximately 15 hours a week are spent gardening and 15-20 spent helping housekeeping and dish-washing. Additional hours of Lodgestaff customer service oriented work possible. Eligible applicants will be studying an outdoor-related discipline at a college-level, will have work experience, be able to work independently, and have the ability to operate an all-terrain vehicle. See our new garden terrace landscaping photos at our Facebook site - www.facebook.com/SheepMountain
ABSOLUTELY NO PETS / NO DRUGS / NO SMOKERS.
Summers at Sheep Mountain: Our location in a mountain environment means the weather can be cool, so bring your outdoor gear, sense of adventure and join us for a summer of working and playing in a beautiful mountain setting.
TO APPLY: Please email (MSWord), fax, or mail:
Applicants must be able and willing to do all jobs in our team-oriented environment. If you are a hard-working, friendly, trustworthy and reliable person we are interested in having you be part of our team.
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Cover letter describing what position you are interested in, why you want to live and work in Alaska for the season and anything else that makes you a good candidate for a job at Sheep Mountain Lodge.
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Updated resume with current phone number, mailing address and email
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Four work-related references (with contact numbers)
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Recent photograph
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Completed application page (print below).
Employment for these summer seasonal jobs runs from mid-May through mid-September. Applicants who are available for a full season of summer employment are given first preference (mid May to Sept. 15).
Applications via email are preferred. We look forward to hearing from you!
To learn more about Sheep Mountain Lodge click here.
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Download and Print the Application HERE as an MS Word Document.