Wilderness Place Lodge, a fly-in fishing lodge on Lake Creek northwest of Anchorage, has filled its 2026 crew and is now taking applications for summer 2027. The culinary role covers cooking and plating guest meals, running the kitchen, helping plan menus and coordinating food logistics for a remote operation. The lodge is looking for people with professional culinary training or experience plus the organisation and people skills to work in a small guest-facing team. The season runs June through August in two sessions with a short break, and staff are paid a salary plus gratuities, though the amount is not published. Hiring happens from September through January, with most spots filled by the end of February; send a resume and references by email.
| Pay | Pay not listed |
|---|---|
| Employment Type | Seasonal |
| Season | Jun 1, 2027 – Aug 31, 2027 |
| Housing | Not provided |
| Meals | Not provided |
| Experience | Some experience |
| Location | Lake Creek, Alaska |
| Job Type | Backcountry Cook |
| Posted | Sep 13, 2026 |
| Apply By | Nov 27, 2026 |
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Summarized from a public posting on Wilderness Place Lodge jobs page, checked Sep 13. Not posted by the employer, and not yet verified by WildWork — confirm the details before you travel. Apply on the employer’s original posting.
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