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Prep / Line Cook

Seasonal
FROM: April 15 – Oct. 15

Prep / Line Cook

REPORTS TO:

  • General Manager
  • Head Chef
PAY: $18 – $22 Per Hour
TIPS: Not a Tipped Position
AGE: 16 & up

UNIFORM:

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

HOUSING: Not Provided

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Fireside Feast is hiring Prep / Line Cooks to support food preparation and service execution for our seasonal outdoor dining experience in Ketchikan, Alaska. This role helps prepare ingredients, sauces, proteins, sides, and service components before guests arrive, then assists with buffet setup, restocking, portioning, and kitchen support during service.

This position is a great fit for someone who is detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable working in a fast-paced kitchen and outdoor event environment.

Key Responsibilities
  • Prepare ingredients, sauces, sides, and menu components according to recipes and prep lists.
  • Follow proper labeling, storage, rotation, and sanitation procedures.
  • Assist with sous vide bagging, sealing, cooling, and prep logs when assigned.
  • Maintain accurate prep organization and communicate shortages or issues.
  • Assist with buffet setup, presentation, replenishment, and cleanup.
  • Help portion, assemble, and organize food during service.
  • Maintain clean, stocked, and efficient prep and service areas.
  • Support the Head Chef, line cooks, grillers, dish team, and front-of-house staff as needed.
  • Assist with end-of-day cleaning, organization, sweeping, mopping, and prep for the following day.
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
  • Food prep, kitchen, restaurant, or catering experience preferred.
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to follow recipes.
  • Good communication and time management skills.
  • Ability to work safely around food, knives, hot equipment, open flames, and outdoor service areas.
  • 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
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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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