"Back of the House"
Note: Please send all Back of the House position applications to Attn: Zack Steer
Dinner Cook (1)
The Dinner Cook 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. Real-life commercial kitchen experience is valued more than professional "CIA" training. You will have help from the breakfast and swing cooks, baker and lodge staff. This position requires attention to detail, 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 Dinner cook will be responsible for overseeing and helping kitchen close-down each night, including full clean-up of the days mess. 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 around 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 Dinner and Swing Cook on food preparation schedules, and kitchen organization. Other responsibilities include: preparing for dinner specials, baking, kitchen cleaning and dishwashing. You must be able to work hard in a small kitchen while keeping level-headed during busy summer months. Some commercial cooking experience is required for this position, although all skills and recipies can be learned on the job. 35-40 Hrs/wk. From $8.50/hour + tip share.
Swing Cook (1)
This position has some of the same responsibilities as both the Breakfast Cook and the lodge Dinner Cook. You will fill in for the Dinner 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 minimise 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. You can see what needs to be done without being told. 35-45 Hrs/wk. From $9/hr + tip share.
Baker (1)
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, weather observations and light housekeeping. Your focus is high-quality scratch baking in a semi-production atmosphere. This position requires some baking experience and familiarity with a commercial kitchen. Appx 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 groundskeeping and evening dishwashing. Our dishwashers do everything! Besides dishwashing, 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)
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 dishwashing, 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 at least 2 days per week. This position is physically demanding, requires daily attention to detail and an ability to work efficiently in an unsupervised environment. 30-40 hrs/wk. $8.00/hr + tip share.
Note: Please send all Front of the House position applications to Attn: Anjanette Steer
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 above). 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 9 - Sept. 30. Salary dependant on experience, from $1750/month.
Lodge-staff (3) - 2 of 3 POSITIONS FILLED
Lodge staff responsibilities will include serving, cabin cleaning, dishwashing, 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 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 the separate banquet room. The other LodgeStaff position helps where needed including, serving tables, dishwashing and cleaning of our 11 guest cabins. 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, snow removal 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 $7.50/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 positon has been offered.
Nanny/Lodgestaff (1) - POSITION FILLED
This position is for someone who loves kids and daily variety! This job splits time between lodge responsibilities (guest service, housekeeping and kitchen help) and helping care for the owner’s two school aged children. Our remote location requires creative thinking for daily activities, including hiking, biking and outdoor games. Position opens as soon as May 12, 2011 until Sept 8, 2011. From $1,500 per month, DOE.
FT Housekeeper (1)
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 $8.00/hour + tips, DOE
Garden Help/Dishwasher (1)
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. Two days a week this position will cover for the Dishwasher's days off (See job description above).
This position can be offered as an internship for those studying a horticultural field. Monthly salary: $1,000 including room and board. 30-40 hours per week, two days off per week. Position begins the first week of May 2011, ends Sept 12, 2011. Additional hours as a lodge employee 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.
Winter positions (1-2) - Position filled for 2011-2012
The Winter Lodgestaff position helps with telephone reservations, cleaning cabins & housekeeping, upkeep of lodge facilities, snow removal, hosting group meals, trail grooming, and some care/feeding/training our sled dogs. This job is perfect for a single or couple looking to make some money this winter while living cost-free in a quiet, remote setting. Some days are very busy (especially when it snows) and some days are very quiet with lots of time to read/relax.
Note: This is a semi-remote location and candidates must be able to adapt to life in a beautiful, but relatively isolated location. Ski/snowshoe/hiking trails are in abundance. Malls/cinema/nightlife is not. Must be able to work unsupervised and have some mechanical aptitude/experience. Winter season typically runs thru mid-May. Vehicle is not necessary, but nice if you want to explore the area on your days off. 5 days on/2 days off. $1600/mo + tips + free room & board.
ABSOLUTELY NO PETS / NO DRUGS / NO SMOKERS.
For more information about winter positions and application instructions please click HERE.
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.
Download and Print the Application HERE as an MS Word Document.
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