Culinary Prep Cook at Icy Strait Point LLC – Hoonah, Alaska

Culinary Prep Cook

Reports to: Lead Culinary Host

Category: Seasonal (April to September 2026)

Salary Range: $18/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.