2026 Returning Messhall (Non-Union) -Ketchikan

POSITION DETAILS

• Ability to work well with others in a multicultural environment.

• Must be available to work overtime as required. Shift length is 12-16 hours per day, 7 days per week.
• Perform duties safely, responsibly and efficiently.
• Timely and predictable attendance.
• Perform tasks as assigned.
• Exhibit professionalism and quality work standards.
• Follow company and OSHA safety polices, including but not limited to policies related to Covid-19.

POSITION DETAILS

• Assist the Messhall Lead in various tasks.
• Assists with breaking down buffet lines and storing leftovers in accordance with health and safety standards.
• Assists with food and supplies inventory.
• Assists with serving meals from the buffet line.
• With coworkers, cleans buffet line, kitchen, and equipment after every meal.
• Maintain a clean working environment.
• Rotates food in adherence to health and safety guidelines.
• Use a wide variety of food preparation procedures and equipment, including various cutting instruments.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Remotely located in Ketchikan, AK. Must be willing to travel by airplane to the site.
• Approximate season contract June-1st week of September (dependent on the salmon run)

QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous kitchen/cooking experience (1+ years)
• Able to work effectively as a part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Willing to follow directions, adhere to policies and procedures, and abide by safety and sanitation rules.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to adhere to policies and procedures.
• Reliability and ability to work long hours.
• Ability to maintain respectful relationships with other employees in a stressful environment.
• Ability to communicate with and listen to coworkers.
• Must have or obtain an up-to-date ServSafe Certification upon start date. (We can help you in camp or you can, and we will reimburse you if hired)
• Availability to work the whole season.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to be on your feet for 12-16 hours per shift.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds at a time.
• Must be able to work with and around seafood.
• Must be able to tolerate daily or extended periods of chopping, peeling and knifework

COMPENSATION

• $17.91/hr starting wage.
• Airfare is provided from the closest international airport.
• Room and Board are provided on-site.
• Reimbursement (if applicable) with the ServSafe Certificate.

This job description is not all-inclusive and in no way implies that the duties listed here are the only ones the employee can be required to perform. The employee is expected to perform other tasks, responsibilities, and training as assigned.

Alaska General Seafoods has implemented necessary COVID-19 policies to ensure the health and safety of all our employees and the remote community in which we operate. These policies are subject to change based on CDC recommendations.

Alaska General Seafoods acts in accordance with Alaska State Labor Laws, and supports and is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity.

NPSI provides transportation from the nearest major airport to the work location and back if you complete the season.

Employees live on site in communal bunkhouses with shared facilities, rooms are assigned based on gender identity, bed linens are provided. The cookhouse prepares hearty and nutritious meals and snacks. The housekeeping staff cleans and sanitizes restrooms and common areas. Laundry is done for employees once a week.

With no onsite expenses, and hopefully a large fish run, this is often a great way to make money in a relatively short period of time. There are additional opportunities for pay such as referral bonuses.

We offer opportunities to grow: Both professionally and personally! We offer the possibility to move up within our company.

NPSI offers a generous employer matching 401(k) retirement plan, and you are eligible to participate on day one! We also offer affordable, traditional health insurance benefits that include medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

It is the Company’s policy to comply with all federal, state, and local laws forbidding unlawful discrimination. Company does not and will not permit discrimination (including harassment) in recruitment, hiring, or employment based on race, color, creed, religion, disability, national origin, marital status, age,