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The Creekside Philosophy - Work Hard, Play Hard, Have
fun!
As one of the last private employers in the area,
we strive to be the best. That means paying our employees
well, having some of the best housing in the area
that is affordable, and most of all creating an environment
that is encouraging, respectful and caring. We acknowledge
that a happy crew makes happy customers, therefore
making happy owners. Come work in a place surrounding
by astonishing beauty, with fantastic people, truly
being the best we all can be.
Our restaurant mission
at the “Creekside Café”
Simple – the finest food all made from scratch,
the freshest ingredients, affordable pricing, served
with unparalleled service. We treat each guest as
if they where our own grandmother.
The Creekside is operated
by two best friends; we started in 1997 with only
the sweat of our brow, and a dream. Since then we
have been blessed by considerable growth, fantastic
guests, while enjoying many repeat employees that
are also our friends… returning year after
year. Living and working here represents a life
style and an attitude, it’s more than just
a summer job. It’s an opportunity to learn
a variety if skills, develop a strong work ethic
and grow both personally and professionally. A sense
of place grows for the earnest work of maintaining
this enterprise, from the friendships that grow
and our commitment to provide the absolute best
experience for our guests in a setting that is beyond
compare. It is a desire to be part of something
bigger than ones self and enjoying the process of
making it happen.
Our expectations are
simple; everybody works. Crew members must be punctual,
professional, have a GREAT attitude, and be good
ambassadors of the “Creekside”. We believe
in treating our crew with dignity and respect and
accept nothing less in return.
SO, if you have a
healthy work ethic, enjoy people, the great 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. There are two common rooms with kitchens,
the upper common being a TV/Movie room. There is
also a coin-op laundry room where laundry detergent
is provided. The rooms are set up with two rooms
sharing one shower/toilet, with a vanity, and fridge
in each room. We do provide linens, toilet paper,
and popsicles. A 100.00 housing deposit is taken
from the 1st paycheck that is refunded to you at
the end of the season, on completion of contract,
and returning the room to the state in which it
was given. A housing manage will assign weekly cleaning
duties for all folks living in the housing, that
are simple 15 minute jobs. This keeps the place
clean and comfortable for all. Most rooms are shared
as private rooms are scarce and given priority to
return employees. Shared room are charged at 55.00/wk
and private rooms are 90.00/wk.
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: $10 - $12/hr.
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:
$1900-$2200/mo
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: $10 - $12/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.
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-$10/hr
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: $7.75/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
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
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