Cook II - Lead Cook (Denali Cabins) at Pursuit Collection summary:
As a Cook II at Denali Cabins, you will be responsible for preparing menu items and ensuring excellent guest service while adhering to safety and food handling standards. The role requires strong communication skills and a valid Food Handler's Certification, with the opportunity to work in a stunning natural environment alongside a diverse team. This position is a unique chance to create memorable dining experiences for guests while enjoying perks such as discounts and housing accommodations.
What perks can you expect?:
- Join an inclusive, global team and make life-long connections.
- Enjoy free access to Pursuit attractions and 50% off for friends.
- Get discounts on hotel stays, dining, and retail.
- Access subsidized mental health and wellness resources.
- Housing accommodations available with competitive rates
What will be your daily pursuit?: Deep down, our mission and values make us who we are as a team. This is what we strive for in all of the connections we create for our guests and for each other.
What will your compensation be?: $20.50 per hour
When does this adventure begin?: This role is posted for our spring/summer 2025 season!
What will you do in this job?: Safety, anticipating guest needs, honoring our surroundings and bringing your best every day are the core values we live by in order to provide dynamic guest service at the Denali Cabins. As the Cook II, you will prepare menu items for dining room service while working efficiently with standardized recipes and presentations.
- Take directions from Chef
- Provide excellent service to both guests and team members
- Ensure all guests' special needs are met, including dietary restrictions
- Estimate food consumption and purchases or requisitions food and kitchen supplies
- Ensure efficiency and timely food production and safety
- Participate in the provisioning of the island to include loading and unloading of supply vessels, conducting inventories and properly and safely storing items
What skills and experience do you need for this job?:
- Valid Alaska Food Handler's Certification, ServSafe Managers certificate preferred
- Knowledge of proper food handling and preparations standards
- Current CPR, First Aid
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Culinary School graduate or previous experience working as a cook in food service operations, or equivalent combination of experience and training
What will your work environment be like?: Beautiful. You'll be working in the iconic, unforgettable and inspiring location. Regardless of what your role is with us, you'll really get the chance to explore and see amazing scenery and wildlife within the last frontier.
Fun. You'll be meeting team members from across the globe and get to participate in tons of team events.
Independent. You'll spend your days in and around our amazing properties.
Remote. Our home is filled with trees, lakes, and blue-bird skies; rather than buildings, freeways, and smog.
Busy. You need to be prepared for a physical working environment with walking, stair climbing, bending, reaching, lifting (up to 50 pounds with assistance ) as required
We work as a team and believe that we succeed together - these job duties may change based on the needs of the team and company as a whole.
EEO: Pursuit is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in the workplace. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics .
Pursuit places a high value on diverse backgrounds and experiences, recognizing that they serve as catalysts for creativity and innovation. We encourage individuals who are eligible to work in the USA to apply and join our inclusive team!
We are working to eliminate barriers for applicants and team members from equity-deserving groups. If you can't apply online or need accommodation during the application or hiring process, please contact our Talent & Acquisition Team at .
We thank all candidates for their interest, however, please note that only applicants selected for further consideration will be contacted.
Keywords:
cook, culinary, food service, guest service, menu preparation, safety standards, food handling, dining experience, teamwork, Alaska
