Dishwasher

Seasonal
FROM: April 15 – Oct. 15

Dishwasher

REPORTS TO:

  • General Manager
  • Head Chef
PAY: $18 – $22 Per Hour
TIPS: Not a Tipped Position
AGE: 14 & up

UNIFORM:

  • Fireside Feast T-Shirt
  • Jeans
  • Closed-toe, work-appropriate shoes

HOUSING: Not Provided

Fireside Feast is hiring Dishwashers for our seasonal outdoor culinary operation in Ketchikan, Alaska. This role is responsible for cleaning, sanitizing, organizing, and supporting the kitchen so food service can run smoothly and safely.

This is an important hands-on position for someone dependable, fast-moving, and willing to help wherever needed.

 

Key Responsibilities
  • Wash, sanitize, and organize dishes, utensils, pots, pans, trays, and kitchen equipment.
  • Maintain a clean and efficient dish area.
  • Keep clean and dirty items properly separated.
  • Follow sanitation, safety, and food service standards.
  • Remove trash and keep kitchen areas clean and organized.
  • Wipe down surfaces, sweep, mop, and support end-of-day cleaning.
  • Assist with service setup, teardown, stocking, and kitchen support when dish duties are caught up.
  • Help the Head Chef, line cooks, prep cooks, and front-of-house team as directed.

 

Shared Outdoor Team Duties

All Fireside Feast employees are part of a hands-on outdoor hospitality team. In addition to the primary job duties, this role may include:

  • Helping build, maintain, monitor, and safely extinguish fires and fire pits.
  • Assisting with prep, setup, restocking, cleaning, and teardown.
  • Sweeping, mopping, trash removal, organizing supplies, and resetting guest areas.
  • Beginning-of-season setup and end-of-season breakdown/winterization.
  • Light manual labor, including moving supplies, carrying items, and helping maintain the site.
  • Trail and site maintenance, including minor trail repair and clearing walkways.
  • Assisting with passenger flow and guest movement.
  • Driving passengers in company vehicles when trained, authorized, and approved by management.

 

Qualifications
  • No prior experience required; kitchen or dishwashing experience preferred.
  • Dependable, hardworking, and willing to help the team.
  • Ability to follow sanitation and safety procedures.
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced kitchen and outdoor environment.
  • Able to work in rain, wind, and changing Southeast Alaska weather.
  • Valid driver’s license preferred.
  • Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
  • Food Handler Card required.

 

Benefits / Perks
  • Employee Discounts
  • Free Meal During Shift
  • Two Fireside Feast T-Shirts
  • Apron Provided

Appetizer

Fire-Grilled Appetizer Course

A small, fire-grilled appetizer designed to introduce smoke & char, offering a bold transition into the main portion of the evening.

Finish

Fireside Dessert

A relaxed, interactive dessert to close the evening—roasting marshmallows at your table or at one of our fire pits spread throughout the property.

Starter

Smoked Salmon Chowder

A rich & comforting opening course, prepared with house-smoked salmon & developed flavors inspired by coastal traditions.

Salad

Bread & Greens Course

Warm dinner rolls served with flavored, house-made butter, alongside a seasonal greens salad with a simple house dressing.

Main

Buffet Experience

A generous spread featuring slow-smoked meats & simply prepared seafood, including salmon cooked straight off the grill, complemented by seasonal vegetables, roasted roots, rustic grains, and classic sides.

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