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Spending a summer in Denali
National Park is truly a life altering
experience. Many people come to work in Alaska for a
summer and end up spending a lifetime.
The Salmon Bake is owned and operated by
Denali Visions 3000, an Alaskan Corporation, and is comprised
of 3 former seasonal Denali Park employees who have years of
experience in Denali's hospitality industry. The 3 partners love the park and feel blessed to live and work in one
of the most beautiful places on earth. They place a
high value on hiring like minded employees and we strive to be
the best employer in the area.
The Bake's mission is to be Denali's landmark bar and restaurant. We are one of the few
independent operations left in the area. All the other hotels
and restaurants have been gobbled up by giant corporate
conglomerates.
At the Salmon Bake we strive to
exude an aura of being Denali 's only "Real Alaskan
Bar and Grill," and we are seeking team players who
want to help make us Denali's greatest venue.
We expect our employees to be
professional, punctual and good ambassadors of The Salmon
Bake. We believe in treating our workers with dignity and
respect and accept nothing less in return. We operate under
the premise that, "It's not fair to our good
employees to keep the bad employees around."
If you have a healthy work
ethic, enjoy people, and wish to live your Alaskan dream, please
fill out our on-line application. We look forward to you
helping make The Denali Park Salmon Bake and Cabins the best
venue in the park.
What it's like to live at
the Bake?
Life at the Salmon Bake and in
Denali National Park is much like going to summer camp when
you were a kid. We all live, work, and play together for 4
months. We try to create a fun place to work and live in our
small, rather than large and corporate, environment.
Our employee housing cabins are
scattered in the woods over a ½ acre above the bar,
restaurant, and guests' cabins. They are either free standing
primitive wood-framed cabins or plywood-lined tent cabins with
a floor and rain covers. They do not have electricity
or heat. We supply a pillow and mattress and most
have shelving and other primitive amenities constructed by
previous employees. The cabins are compared to comfortable
camping. There are centrally located restrooms and showers.
There are usually 2 to 3 persons per cabin, and as we all get
to know one another, you will be free to swap roommates.
The temperatures in Denali can be
cool in May and September and reach the high 80's (F) in June.
Some years it rains constantly and others not at all. We
recommend you pack prepared for all occasions.
Our employee housing
complex is coveted by employees who enjoy camping and the
outdoors and those who wish to be free of uniformed security
and the masses which occupy most of the areas' corporate
housing projects. It is our desire that our employee
housing be your area to live and for you to be comfortable.
However, given that there are several people living within
close proximity there are rules.
HOUSING RULES
1) Given that some employees'
shifts start at 4:30am and others at 9pm, the area is a
24hr quiet zone. No loud music or parties are
allowed. You have the option of the bar, restaurant, or the 6
million acre national park in which you may make noise. This
rule is for the comfort of all.
2) All guests to the employee
cabins must register at the front desk. If your friends wish
to find you, they should be instructed to first register at the
front desk. Entertain your friends at the bar or in the park.
3) No candles or flames are
permitted, and all cigarette butts must be properly disposed
of. "Flick a butt on the ground, find a new job."
4) No pets.
5) The grizzly bear rule: no food
or cooking in your cabins.
It is not our desire to be the
police of your housing area. However, violations of any of the
above rules will be cause for immediate eviction from employee
housing. Please don't apply if you can't adhere to these
rules.
The Salmon Bake has always
had the reputation as the cool place to live and work, and it
is our goal to continue that tradition.
ROOM AND BOARD
Our room and board program cost $12
per day and covers all your food and living expenses. Other
than personal items and laundry, you can save all your
earnings. Room and Board is deducted directly from your
paycheck. Coin operated laundry is available.
Unlike most area meal programs
where you're limited in choice and hours, the Salmon Bake's
meal program affords you the luxury of ordering your
meals off the regular menu anytime of the day (Steaks, Halibut items, King Crab and Caribou are excluded
from the meal plan). All meals must be consumed in the
restaurant or on the front deck. No to go meals or sharing is
allowed.
If you chose to live off property
and not participate in our room and board program, we will
provide you with 1 shift meal as long as it consumed during or
directly before or after your shift (Steaks, Halibut items,
King Crab and Caribou are excluded). This meal may not be
shared or taken off the premises.
If you are not on the meal program,
you may purchase 1 1/2 price food item (King Crab and Caribou
are excluded).on your days off.
RULES OF
INTEREST
Note: It is our
desire to be considered great employers.
During the season we receive an average of 10 applications a
day from our competitors' employees because they want to work
at The Bake rather than the big corporations.
If you comply with the described rules,
we believe you will enjoy working for us. If you don't
comply, you won't be working for us.
Eating or smoking
cigarettes while not at lunch or on break is
not permitted.
We are a smoke free work
place. If you smoke on our clock, you will be terminated immediately. Please don't apply if
you can't adhere to this rule.
Punctuality is a
requirement. There is no grace period for being late
to work. 1 minute late to work will result in a written
reprimand. 3 written reprimands will result in
termination. If you show up on time for 15 consecutive
shifts you can erase a reprimand.
Bad attitudes and failure
to get along with fellow employees will result in immediate
termination.
Due to our short 115 day season,
management does not accept requests for additional days
off. If you wish to work less than your scheduled 40
hours a week, you must trade shifts with your fellow employees
and not create overtime.
Calling in sick and then attending
a party or music festival will result in immediate
termination.
JOBS
At the Salmon Bake we offer
competitive wages and pay hourly bonuses to non-bar and wait
staff, full time employees who fulfill their seasonal work
contract.
All employees who have contact with
customers are required to purchase Salmon Bake Staff T-Shirts.
The full cost of the shirts and/or hats will be deducted from
your pay check. If you complete your seasonal work
contract, we will reimburse you the entire amount you spend on
your work t-shirts (up to 5 shirts and 2 hats).
All employees are required to be
neat in appearance and dress. Kitchen employees are required
to wear long pants and shoes. All other employees may wear non
patched jeans, skirts or shorts. Management reserves the right
on discretion to all work attire.
We reserve the right to require you
to shower and/or use deodorant at our discretion.
If you apply for a position that
requires driving, you must be at least 24 years old, have a
valid driver's license, and have no more than 1 moving
violation in the past 3 years.
If you apply for a position in
which you will be serving alcohol, you are required by the
State of Alaska to possess a current TAM card (Techniques in
Alcohol Management). Courses must be completed within 30 days
of when you start employment, and they are offered in our area.
The cost of the course is $40-$50 and is at your own
expense. The card is valid for 3 years.
We pay our employees bi-weekly, and
we cash your checks free of charge.
All employees will be required to
pass a pre-employment training test. You may take the test as
many times as necessary to pass it. The idea of the test is to
make sure you understand our rules and to train you for your
job.
SEXUAL
HARRASMENT/DRUGS/ALCOHOL/THEFT
We do not tolerate sexual
harassment or drug use of any kind. Consuming alcohol during
or within 8 hours of your shift is prohibited. Every meal and
beverage must have a computer generated ticket. Anyone giving
away free food and/or drinks will be terminated immediately.
Violating any of these rules is cause for immediate
termination and loss of your bonus.
GETTING TO
DENALI
You are responsible for your own
transportation costs.
Flying into Anchorage rather than
Fairbanks is recommended because it's usually cheaper, and we
can offer you a 50% discount on ground transportation to
Denali.
RT Airfare from the lower 48 can be
expensive ($300-$600). We recommend booking early. Due to the
seasonal nature of our business, we require proof of your
itinerary 60 days prior to the start of your contract. Failure
to provide proof may result in termination of your
contract.
We have a deal with Alaska Shuttle
in which our employees pay half price from Anchorage to The
Salmon Bake. Last year the cost was $35. You must show them a
copy of your work contract.
Driving to Denali is an awesome
experience, and it is nice to have a car while you're here.
Please keep in mind that the price of gas is double in Canada,
and if anyone in your vehicle has a prior DUI, Canada won't
admit your car. We recommend leaving the lower 48 2
weeks prior to the start of your contract.
If you like what you've read, and you're ready
to experience the summer of a lifetime, please fill out the
on-line application on the right.
Bake 2007 Softball Team
Bake Staff 2006
Bake Staff 2005
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We begin revewing applications and checking references immediately, however, you will not be contacted until January 2008.
**2 Positions Still Available
The front desk is a very important position in that you are the first voice and face of the Salmon Bake. You must be friendly, courteous, a good sales person, and good at multi-tasking because when it gets busy, it can be hectic. The front desk's primary duties are answering phones, taking room reservations, checking guests into their cabins, cashing checks, placing guests to go and employee meal orders and selling tours and t-shirts. The selling of tours and t-shirts will pay you a commission, and if you excel at it, you can earn good money. One of the perks of this position is you get to try every activity for free because our vendors want you to sale their tours. This position pays $8 hr + 1 hr bonus.
Shuttle Drivers
**Only 3 positions available
You must have a good driving record, no alcohol-related violations, and be at least 23 years old for this position. The shuttle driver's main job is safely transporting guests between the Bake and different area venues. Obviously, the guests' safety will be your primary concern. It is very important you obey all the traffic laws and to follow all the different properties' traffic rules and patterns. When you are not driving the shuttle, you are expected to assist the wait staff. Your duties will include bussing tables, expediting food, and performing janatorial tasks. PM shifts include bar security, which entails checking IDs and collecting a cover charge for the bands. Shuttle drivers at the Bake tend to make very good tips. This position pays $8hr + $1 per hour bonus.
**Immediate Positions Available
Only experienced with good driving record need apply. This position is responsible for general maintenance and upkeep of our property. You will also be responsible for driving our water truck and our trash trailer to and from the waste management facility. This position pays $10hr + 1 hr bonus or D.O.E.
Prepares food for guests in accordance with the recipes set by the executive chef. You will be responsible for ensuring meal quality and guest satisfaction. Experience preferred, which includes knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within the culinary field. You must be able to follow your supervisor's instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of this job. This position pays $10hr + $1 per hour bonus + daily tips.
Breakfast Cook
Prepares food for guests in accordance with the recipes set by the executive chef. You will be responsible for ensuring meal quality and guest satisfaction. Breakfast experience preferred, which includes knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within the culinary field. You must be able to follow your supervisor's instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of this job. This position pays $10hr + $1 per hour bonus + daily tips.
Manager on Duty
Restrauant experience a plus. We are looking for individuals to be our restaurant, hotel, and/or bar manager while ownership is not present. This person should have leadership and customer service skills and be good at delegating authority. You will be in charge of the staff and handle all customer inquiries. This is a great opportunity for someone seeking managerial experience. Salary D.O.E.
Housekeepers
If you enjoy working alone, listening to music, and consider yourself a cleanly person, this job is for you. You are responsible for the housekeeping of our 12 cabins. This position pays $8hr + $1 per hour bonus.
Prep Cooks
If you think you might like working in a kitchen, but don't have much experience this is a great entry-level position. You will be responsible for the preparation of raw foods into an approved recipe format in preparation for cooking. You must be detail oriented and able to follow instructions. This position pays $8hr + $1hr per hour bonus.
Dishwashers
If you like working alone and earning tips in a laid back atmosphere, this job is for you. We have the latest technology in our dishwashing machine in hopes of making your job easier. This position pays $8hr + $1 per hour bonus + daily tips.
AM Servers
We are a fast-paced restaurant serving excellent food, and we hold our wait staff accountable to a high level of service standards. Only experienced wait staff need apply. Our system is automated for efficiency. You must be 21+ years old, so you may serve alcohol during lunch. We offer our AM service staff the option of a flexible work schedule in which you work 4-10 hour shifts then have 3 days off to enjoy the Park. You will be required to have a TAM card for serving alcohol, and all servers are required to tip their support staff .0425% of their net sales. This position pays $7.25hr, and you will earn excellent tips.
Food Expediters
The food expediter is the link between the kitchen and the wait staff. Your primary duty is to make sure all food orders are prepared properly, to supply the proper condiments and garnishes to each plate and to hand off the complete order to a food runner who will bring the order to the guests. In addition, if the wait staff has problems with any meals, they will come to you and you will inform the kitchen of the necessary corrections or changes. This is a great opportunity for someone who is interested in gaining restaurant experience. This position pays $7.25 per hr + $1 per hr bonus plus good daily tips.
Bar Back
The bar back's position is to make sure the bartenders have everything they need to do their jobs. The bar back's duties include collecting and washing glasses, stocking beer and liquor as well as janatorial duties to ensure the bar stays clean. This job requires heavy lifting, and you must be 21+. This is a great entry-level position for someone who wants bar experience. Make no mistake about it, this is a very demanding job, and the bartenders tip good barbacks very well. This position pays $8hr + tips.
Submit the application below,
and be sure to fill out the entire application. We begin revewing applications and checking references immediately, however, you will not be contacted until January 2008. If we are interested in hiring,
you we will contact you by email or phone to conduct an
interview. Please make sure your phone number is
correct.
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