Dishwasher​/Kitchen Helper

Overview

Kantishna Roadhouse (KRH) is a full-service, backcountry lodge located 90 miles inside Denali National Park. Due to the Denali Park Road closure, the lodge is accessible only by small aircraft, and employees should expect a truly remote, wilderness-based work environment. Because of this remoteness, staff are expected to live on-site for the entire season (approximately June 1 to September 15) with no ability to leave the park on days off.

Employees may enjoy hiking and exploring the surrounding backcountry during their free time, but travel outside the park is not available. KRH operates with a small, close-knit team and hosts a limited number of guests, so every staff member plays a vital, hands-on role in daily lodge operations. Room and board are provided at no cost to employees.

The Dishwasher/Kitchen Helper supports kitchen operations by maintaining cleanliness, operating dishwashing equipment, assisting with basic food prep, handling deliveries and stocking, and helping set up and clean up staff meals. This role ensures a clean, organized, and efficient kitchen environment.

• Operate, maintain, and clean the dishwashing machine; wash pots, pans, and other items by hand as needed.
• Maintain cleanliness and product standards throughout all kitchen and service areas.
• Prep ingredients for lodge chefs, including washing, peeling, cutting, seeding, and measuring fruits, vegetables, meats, poultry, and seafood as directed.
• Assist with and/or prepare staff meals as assigned.
• Carry pans, kettles, trays, and other food items to and from workstations, stoves, storage areas, and refrigerators.
• Set up and break down employee buffet-style meals; properly date, label, and store leftovers in the employee refrigerator.
• Clean and maintain the employee refrigerator, microwave, and buffet area regularly.
• Date, label, and store foods properly in the walk‑in cooler.
• Clean work areas, equipment, and utensils; segregate and remove garbage; wash and maintain trash containers.
• Clean floor drains and empty grease traps daily.
• Clean hood exhaust panels and unit weekly.
• Recycle and wash out recyclable containers in accordance with lodge procedures.
• Sweep and mop the kitchen, service area, and employee dining room daily.
• Unload and stock food, supplies, and other delivered items.
• Load trash truck for weekly haul‑out.
• May be required to work split shifts based on operational needs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Commitment to Excellence – Identifies what needs to be done and takes action to achieve a standard of excellence beyond job expectations.
• Corporate Values – Understand, embraces, and integrates Doyon corporate values into everyday duties and responsibilities.
• Customer Service – Identifies and responds to current and future client needs by providing excellent service to internal and external clients.
• Safety and Security – Promotes a safe work environment for co‑workers and customers.
• Teamwork – Resourceful team player that builds, strengthens, and maintains collaborative relationships with others inside or outside the organization.

• Attention to Detail – Ensures one's own and others’ work and information are complete and accurate.
• Dependability – Consistently adheres to operational standards, ensures smooth operations and positive customer experiences, builds a productive workplace, is reliable, and improves team morale.
• Independence – Works with minimal supervision.
• Time Management – Manages time effectively when accomplishing tasks, projects, and goals.

• This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

• Minimum age 18 years
• Must have a current ADEC Alaska Food Worker Card
• Must be able to pass pre‑employment and random drug screening tests
• One(1) year commercial kitchen experience is preferred

Kantishna Roadhouse is remotely located within Denali National Park. The work is performed in the kitchen setting with a wide variety of people of differing functions, personalities, and abilities.

An individual will be on their feet throughout their workday. They will need stamina and the ability to…