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The Creekside Philosophy
We believe in creating an environment where our crew can not only have a great time, live and explore a
beautiful place, but also be able to make and save a considerable amount of money. We want our staff to enjoy
themselves both personally and professionally, thus promoting a positive atmosphere where guest and crew
can benefit. Therefore we offer very affordable nice housing and pay competitive wages with a great bonus plan.

Our lodging mission
To provide upper moderate accommodations that are clean, comfortable and affordable, while servicing
our guests with unparalled Alaskan hospitality ~
how you would treat your mom!

Our restaurant mission
Is simple; the finest food, freshest ingredients, affordable pricing while servicing our guests with unparalled
Alaskan hospitality ~ how you would treat your mom!

The Creekside is owned and operated by two best friends. We are one of the last privately owned and operated lodge/restaurants left in Denali as all the rest have been bought out by the corporate giants. We feel truly blessed to be living and working in one of the most spectacular places on earth and we place a high value on finding like minded people and strive to be the best employer in the area.

Living and working here represents a lifestyle and attitude, more than just a summer job. It is an opportunity to learn a variety of skills, develop a strong work ethic and it can be a place to learn and grow both personally and professionally. Due to our remote location more often than not; we build it, we fix it, we bake it, we make it work. A sense of place grows from the earnest work of maintaining this enterprise, from the camaraderie and friendships that grow and from our commitment to provide the best quality experience for our guests in a setting that is beyond compare. A desire to be part of something bigger than ones self and enjoying the process of making it happen for our guests, our fellow crew members and ourselves.

Our expectations are simple; all crew members must be professional, punctual, have a great attitude and be good ambassadors of the Creekside. We believe in treating our crew members with dignity and respect and accept nothing less in return. We operate under the premise that;

“It’s not fair to our good crew members
to keep the bad crew members around.”

If you have a healthy work ethic, enjoy people, love the outdoors and wish to live your
Alaskan dream then please fill out our on-line application

Season Dates: Beginning May 12th thru Sept. 26th ish -Various start & stop dates, hiring priority given to returning crew members and those that can work the entire season. We are only open 120 days, so we have some flexibility with dates, but not much, perhaps a week or two on either end.

• Kitchen & Serving Crew: Café opens May 16 & closes on September 15th ~ plus a couple days to close down.
• Front desk & Housekeeping Crew: Cabins & rooms open May 16th & closes on September 15th, however this may be extended thru lottery weekend which would be the 22nd ~ plus 3-4 days to close down rooms.

Housing: We take pride in providing some of the best housing in the area. We built a new crew housing unit 2 years ago. Housing/rooms are new and comfortable with 2 shared kitchens and common areas. Each room has its own sink and small refrigerator and every 2 rooms share a common bath with shower. A $200.00 housing deposit is required (deposit may be deducted from your first paycheck) and will be refunded at the end of the season based on taking care of the housing unit and surrounding grounds over the summer, completing your personal weekly cleaning duties (schedule posted weekly by housing manager), end of season clean up duties and completing your work contract.

• Housing is charged at $55.00/wk for a small shared room, $90.00/wk for a small private room (when available/request only).
  *This includes access to coin-op laundry facilities and free laundry detergent and toilet paper.

Food: In the café you will receive one shift meal at 50% off and 20% off when off-shift during non-peak hours. You are responsible for your own food (a small general store is available).


Bonus Information: Season end bonuses available for select positions-see job description if applicable. This is a “Thank You” to our crew for all you do through out the season. It is given at the end of the season to those that complete their work contract with a Fully Satisfactory or Outstanding job performance rating. This includes a positive work attitude to guests, co-workers and management, a good work ethic with excellent results, completion of work contract, adhering to housing contract and collective cleaning duties, and returning the housing unit back to the state in which it was given to you (clean and well kept). Season end bonus pay ranges from .50 cents to $1.00 per hour for the total number of hours worked during your contract. Example: $1.00 per hour bonus X 14 weeks X 40 hrs per week = $560.00.


Transportation to Denali: You are responsible for your own transportation and related costs. Denali is 4 hours north of Anchorage and 3 hours south of Fairbanks. If you are arriving in your own vehicle we are located at Mile 224 on the George Parks Hwy (Route 3) approx. 4 hrs. North of Anchorage. If you do not have your own transportation you can take the Alaska Yukon Trails Shuttle (call toll free 1-800-770-7275 or www.alaskashuttle.com ) from either Anchorage or Fairbanks at 20% off (let them know you are an employee) which picks up at the Anchorage International Hostel (1-907-276-3635-located in downtown Anchorage). Once in Denali there is also an area shuttle to get you to/from the park entrance at a
minimal cost on space available.

We HIGHLY recommend you make arrangements prior to arrival.

• Anchorage International Hostel (1-907-276-3635) www.alaska.net/~hianch
• Email: hianch@alaska.net
• Alaska Yukon Trails Shuttle (call toll free 1-800-770-7275 or www.alaskashuttle.com) prior to arriving as space fills up fast!!

To Apply:

• Fill out application below and email
• Send a resume and photo if you have one
• Phone interviews are required

We look forward to hearing from and perhaps working with you in Denali - truly the "Last Frontier!"

JOBS AT THE LODGE We strive to provide “Reasonable Accommodations in a Spectacular Setting” in a place “Where Guests Become Friends!” These are not just our company slogans but a philosophy we live by. Our goal is to have our guests leave as friends. We want to treat each person as we ourselves would want to be treated, with respect, kindness, consideration and by doing the little things that matter, but are not required. We are looking for people that are enthusiastic about life and want to share their experience of Denali with others. If this describes you, please apply!

Guest Relations/Front Desk
Be the CENTER OF ATTENTION! Ensure the “Creekside” is a place “Where Guests Become Friends!”. This starts with how our guests are greeted; addressing any concerns/questions they may have sincerely and attentively~listening more than talking~responding and a strong background in sales. You are responsible for all aspects of front desk hotel work; guest reservations, including selling tours and activities, answering phones, providing area information, check-in/check-out of guests, collecting room balance, guest issues, cashiering, gift shop sales and inventory management, bathroom checks and hostessing in the café.

• You will work closely with housekeeping to ensure standards are being met or exceeded through daily walk-throughs and working with housekeeping lead.
• You will be trained in housekeeping and may need to fill in, so being a team player is essential.
• You will also work closely with the dining room servers, hostessing and cashing out the servers.
  Rate of pay: $9 - $11/hr + commission on tour sales.
  Season end bonus range $.50 - $1.00/hr Housekeeping Manager This is where it all begins-yes with YOU! The housekeeping manager is essential to ensuring our guests have a clean and well maintained room. We provide reasonably priced accommodations while you ensure outstanding housekeeping standards. You need to posses the ability to direct and motivate while working alongside the housekeeping crew (you are a housekeeper too!), have an EYE for detail and the ability to meet deadlines. It will be your responsibility to ensure the Housekeeping guidelines are being adhered to or exceeded. Physical stamina, positive attitude and the ability to work cooperatively are necessary. Our managers lead by example. You will be the first one on and the last to leave. Experience Required~Full-time.
• You are responsible for all duties listed under housekeeping and you will work as a housekeeper as well as providing guidance, direction and overall housekeeping supervision
• Training and providing feedback and guidance to housekeepers
• Ensuring housekeeping standards are met and exceeded
• Ensure duties are done thoughtfully, thoroughly and efficiently
  You will work directly with the Front Desk Supervisor on daily walk-through to ensure guest satisfaction.

Rate of pay: $1800-$2100/mo. + tips ($10-20/day) 42-45 hrs.wk. (DOE). Season end bonus range $200-$500.

Housekeeping Lead
Every Night OFF!! An eye for detail is essential as well as the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines. You will be the lead when the housekeeping manager is off, so some background in leadership helps. You need to enjoy cleaning and want to provide exceptionally clean rooms for our guests. Responsible for cleaning and servicing guest rooms, central bath and lodge including laundry. Maintain and stock supplies. Make note and bring cabin maintenance issues daily to manager. You must become familiar with hotel and area, able to answer general questions providing excellent customer care including greeting and smiling at guests. Physical stamina, positive attitude and the ability to work cooperatively are necessary. Reports to housekeeping supervisor~Full-time.
Rate of pay: $9 - $10/hr. + tips ($10-20/day) (DOE) 35-42hrs.wk. .
Season end bonus range $.50 - $1.00 per hr.

Housekeeping
Every Night OFF!! You need to enjoy cleaning and want to provide exceptionally clean rooms for our guests. Responsible for cleaning and servicing guest rooms, central bath and lodge including laundry. Maintain and stock supplies. Make note and bring cabin maintenance issues daily to manager. You must become familiar with hotel and area, able to answer general questions providing excellent customer care including greeting and smiling at guests. Physical stamina, positive attitude and the ability to work cooperatively are necessary. Reports to housekeeping supervisor and/or lead~Full-time.
Rate of pay: $8 - $9/hr. +tips (average $10-20/day) (DOE) 35-42 hrs. wk..
Season end bonus range $.50 - $1.00 per hr.


JOBS AT THE “CREEKSIDE” CAFÉ
The Creekside Café is the heart of the operation. We have built a great reputation through excellent service and exceptional food. We are looking for people who care about how each and every plate goes out to the customer. From the dishwasher to the cook to the server, everyone is truly essential to the flow of the operation and working together not only makes all our jobs easier, but a lot more fun.

• All servers contribute 15% of their gross tips to be equally shared by all kitchen staff. We recognize it takes a collective effort on all fronts to make this operation successful; Professionally~Personally~Financially.
  

Attention: ALL Cooks-Experience Required If you have a passion for cooking, WE WANT YOU! We have built a great reputation through excellent service and exceptional food. We are looking for people who care about how each and every plate goes out to the customer. From the prep of the ingredients, the creation, and the presentation. Most all items are made from scratch and we want it made with love (there is a difference). If you enjoy the
process of creating excellent food and enjoy the smiles and satisfaction of our guests then join our team!

• All cooks must be skilled in all aspects of the line including but not limited to sauté, fry, grill, steaks, seafood and so on.
• Responsible for timely and successful presentation of all menu items.
• Portion and quality control (this can make or break the best of operations).
• Must be able to work in a fast paced environment, be well organized and have excellent cleaning/sanitation standards.
• Most importantly have a good and positive attitude.

FT Dinner Line Cook
You are more than a cook, you are a creator! Responsible for timely and successful presentation of all lunch and dinner menu items, including nightly specials and a daily soup. Also responsible for ensuring the nightly kitchen flow by overseeing the dishwasher and prep cook, by assisting and leading. Full-time
Rate of pay: $11.00-$13.00/hr (DOE) + tips. Season end bonus range-$.50-$1.00 per hour.

FT Breakfast Line Cook
You MUST enjoy being an early riser! Responsible for all breakfast and lunch items and Sunday brunch special. Must be able to work on a face paced breakfast line, including flipping eggs, making omelets and so on. Also responsible for ensuring the morning kitchen flow by overseeing the dishwasher and prep cook by assisting and leading. Full-time. Rate of pay: $13-$14(DOE) + tips. Season end bonus range-$.50-$1.00 per hour

FT Swing Shift Line Cook
The best of both worlds-enjoy it all. Responsible for all items on the menu. Must be able to prepare entire menu and all duties as assigned to both breakfast and dinner cook as listed above. May work 1 prep cook shift a week. Full-time.
Rate of pay: $11.00-$13.00/hr (DOE) + tips. Season end bonus range-$.50-$1.00 per hour

FT Prep-Cook/Baker/Line Assistant
The right-hand man (or woman)!! Assists cook at busy breakfast and dinner rushes in making salads, soups, desserts, preparing and garnishing plates, and what ever needed. Responsible for all prep items in stocking of the kitchen, including as prepping dips, sauces and so on. Responsible for baking, such as cookie bars, corn muffins, cinnamon rolls and nightly dinner desserts. Must be well organized, have excellent cleaning/sanitation standards and able to follow and read recipes. Full-time.
Rate of pay: $9 - $11/hr (DOE) + tips. Season end bonus range .50-$1.00 per hour.

Baker
The early bird gets the worm! You will be in charge of baking-baking-baking, and more baking! You will also assist the breakfast cook, prepping and what ever else may be needed including washing dishes. You need to know how to read a recipe and understand the science of baking and enjoy being creative. Full-time.
Rate of pay: $9- $10/hr (DOE) + tips. Season end bonus range .50-$1.00 per hour.


FT Dishwasher
Get ready to roll up your sleeves and have some fun! You are the Backbone of the kitchen, keeping everything running smooth, clean and neat, with the sanitation and organization of the kitchen. Main duties include, bussing tables, cleaning and putting away all dishes, trash runs/burning, receiving & stocking kitchen orders. Also assists in prep and baking if possible. Physical stamina, positive attitude and the ability to work cooperatively are necessary. Full-Time
Rate of pay: $8-$9/hr (DOE) + tips. Season end bonus range .50-$1.00 per hour.

Servers
If you love people, enjoy the fast paced environment, can function when all seems to be going wrong, can smile at the happy folks and enjoy serving the grumps too, are good at multi tasking and enjoy the reward of delighted guests and the excellent wage you will earn then this job is for you. Experience required and you must be 21 years old and willing to get a TAM card (cost $35). The server’s number 1 priority is the guest. You must be knowledgeable on all menu items including beer and wine selection (beer/wine training will be provided-and boy is it FUN!). You will need to be able to tell how items are prepared and able to merchandise items to guests. You must be able to suggestive sell appetizers, beer, wine and desserts. 30-40 hrs. The Café is open from 5:30am-10pm daily. All shifts are given on a performance basis and all servers will work 2-3 morning shifts on average.
Rate of pay: $7.15/hr + tips (15% of gross tips earned goes to the kitchen-it is a team effort at the “Creekside” and you must be willing to share the wealth-the back of the house is as essential as the front of the house). Once again note: all shifts are given on a seniority and performance basis. There is only one full time early morning serving (5:30 am) position that is eligible for a season-end bonus (.50-1.00/hr.)

To Apply:

• Fill out the job application in WORD Document Click Here or in PDF and email
• Send a resume and photo if you have one
• Phone interviews are required

We look forward to hearing from and perhaps working
with you in Denali -truly the "Last Frontier!"


McKinley Creekside Cabins
PO Box 89 / Mile 224 George Parks Hwy
Denali National Park, Alaska 99755
Winter~October thru April
Tel: 907-745-7148 Fax: 907-745-7145
Summer~May thru September
Tel: 907-683-2277 Fax: 907-683-1558
Email: cabins@mckinleycabins.com