Line Cook - N Tongass Hwy lower suite Ketchikan, Alaska, United States

Description · Start Date: 4/19/2026 · End Date: 10/9/2026 · Job Summary: · The Line Cook will prepare meal ingredients, simple dishes, condiments, and other items as directed by Head Cook for the M/V Malaspina guests. · Supervisory Responsibilities: None · Duties/Responsibilities ...

Job description

Description

Start Date: 4/19/2026

End Date: 10/9/2026

Job Summary:

The Line Cook will prepare meal ingredients, simple dishes, condiments, and other items as directed by Head Cook for the M/V Malaspina guests.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Prepares meal ingredients as directed by the head cook.
• Prepares fresh produce by peeling, cutting, and portioning.
• Prepares meat by trimming, cutting, and portioning.
• Prepares simple dishes such as breads or salads.
• Mixes or prepares condiments, dressings, and sauces.
• Assists with unloading, inspection, and storage of raw ingredients and supplies.
• Maintains compliance with applicable health, safety, food handling, and hygiene codes and standards;
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Basic understanding of or the ability to learn basic sanitation and regulations for workplace safety.
• Basic understanding of or the ability to learn food handling techniques, preparation, and cooking procedures.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
• Ability to work quickly and efficiently.
• Ability to work well as part of a team.
• Ability to maintain personal hygiene.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment;

Education and Experience:

• High school or vocational school coursework in kitchen basics, such as food safety, preferred.
• Current Alaska Food Workers Card, or ability to obtain within 30 days of employment.
• Driver's License Preferred
• One year of related experience preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of standing and working in a kitchen.
• Exposure to extreme heat, steam, and cold present in a kitchen environment.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times.
• Manual dexterity to cut and chop foods and perform other related tasks.

Employee Perks

We provide paid training at the beginning of the season and offer competitive pay, partially subsidized housing, and a fun team environment.

• Sign-On Bonus:  If signed-on prior to February 1, 2025, employee will receive $500 paid at the end of their contract
• Retention Bonus:  Employees will receive $1 per hour bonus at the end of their contract
• Travel Reimbursement:  Up to $300 travel reimbursement with receipts paid at the end of the probationary period (3 weeks)
• Referral Bonus:  Employees who refer other applicants that are hired and complete their contract receive $200 per employee, paid at the end of the season
• Retirement:  401(k) dollar-for-dollar contribution match up to 6% of base salary, eligible after 6 months of service or 1,000 hours of employment in a calendar year
• Free tours and activities at Ward Cove on a space-available basis
• Four complimentary tour tickets for friends and family, additional tickets may be purchased at the crew rate
• Discount at Ward Cove retail shop