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Kitchen Helper Jobs in Alaska (NOW HIRING)

Aleut Federal

Cook Helper

King Cove, AK

$28.23/hr

This position helps maintain a clean, safe, and organized kitchen and dining area while supporting ... Help set up and maintain food service and dining areas. * Prepare beverages, salads, side dishes ...

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Home Depot

Kitchen Designer

Kenai, AK · On-site

Kitchen Designers at The Home Depot help customers turn their kitchen and bath dreams into reality. Kitchen Designers greet and engage customers, listen to their needs, and guide them through the ...

Home Depot

Kitchen Designer

Kenai, AK

Kitchen Designers at The Home Depot help customers turn their kitchen and bath dreams into reality. Kitchen Designers greet and engage customers, listen to their needs, and guide them through the ...

Home Depot

Kitchen Designer

Juneau, AK · On-site

Kitchen Designers at The Home Depot help customers turn their kitchen and bath dreams into reality. Kitchen Designers greet and engage customers, listen to their needs, and guide them through the ...

Home Depot

Kitchen Designer

Wasilla, AK · On-site

Kitchen Designers at The Home Depot help customers turn their kitchen and bath dreams into reality. Kitchen Designers greet and engage customers, listen to their needs, and guide them through the ...

Home Depot

Kitchen Designer

Fairbanks, AK · On-site

Kitchen Designers at The Home Depot help customers turn their kitchen and bath dreams into reality. Kitchen Designers greet and engage customers, listen to their needs, and guide them through the ...

Home Depot

Kitchen Designer

Anchorage, AK · On-site

Kitchen Designers at The Home Depot help customers turn their kitchen and bath dreams into reality. Kitchen Designers greet and engage customers, listen to their needs, and guide them through the ...

Home Depot

Kitchen Designer

Anchorage, AK · On-site

Kitchen Designers at The Home Depot help customers turn their kitchen and bath dreams into reality. Kitchen Designers greet and engage customers, listen to their needs, and guide them through the ...

Home Depot

Kitchen Designer

Anchorage, AK · On-site

Kitchen Designers at The Home Depot help customers turn their kitchen and bath dreams into reality. Kitchen Designers greet and engage customers, listen to their needs, and guide them through the ...

Galena City School District

GILA - Cooks Helper

Galena, AK · On-site

$16 - $20.50/hr

GCSD / GILA Cook's Helper Start Date: ASAP Qualifications: * High School Diploma or equivalency ... Team player and ability to coordinate with the kitchen staff * Reliable * Requires Food Workers ...

Compass Group

HELPER COOK

Anchorage, AK · On-site

$16.25 - $21/hr

* We are hiring immediately for full time HELPER COOK positions. * Location: ESS Support Services ... Our team consists of culinary professionals, dedicated kitchen support personnel, and hospitality ...

Compass Group

HELPER COOK

Juneau, AK · On-site

$250/hr

* We are hiring immediately for full time HELPER COOK positions. * Location: Greens Creek Camp ... Our team consists of culinary professionals, dedicated kitchen support personnel, and hospitality ...

Panda Restaurant Group

Kitchen Team

Anchorage, AK

$19 - $22/hr

Join us as a Kitchen Team Associate We're looking for friendly team players to cook delicious food ... You'll get opportunities to gain skills that help you rise in your career, no matter where you go.

Panda Restaurant Group

Kitchen Team

Fairbanks, AK

$19 - $22/hr

Join us as a Kitchen Team Associate We're looking for friendly team players to cook delicious food ... You'll get opportunities to gain skills that help you rise in your career, no matter where you go.

Panda Restaurant Group

Kitchen Team

Wasilla, AK

$19 - $22/hr

Join us as a Kitchen Team Associate We're looking for friendly team players to cook delicious food ... You'll get opportunities to gain skills that help you rise in your career, no matter where you go.

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How much do kitchen helper jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 16, 2026, the average hourly pay for kitchen helper in Alaska is $16.40, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.00 and $17.36 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a kitchen helper?

As a kitchen helper, you perform a variety of duties in a restaurant, cafe, or large commercial kitchen. You use food service skills to assist chefs, wait staff, and restaurant managers with a variety of tasks to keep the kitchen functioning smoothly and safely. Although there are no formal qualifications required for this career, you typically have some form of previous restaurant work experience, such as dishwashing or bussing tables. You do not interact directly with customers, although your job may be near customer areas. Kitchen helpers must be detail oriented and capable of multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment.

What are some common challenges faced by kitchen helpers and how can they be managed?

Kitchen helpers often work in fast-paced, high-pressure environments where multitasking and efficiency are crucial. Common challenges include standing for long periods, managing time effectively during busy service hours, and maintaining cleanliness while juggling multiple tasks. To manage these challenges, it's important to wear comfortable, non-slip footwear, stay organized by following a prep list, and communicate clearly with team members to coordinate tasks smoothly. Adhering to kitchen safety and hygiene protocols also helps minimize stress and ensures a productive workflow.

What is the difference between Kitchen Helper vs Dishwasher?

AspectKitchen HelperDishwasher
Primary ResponsibilitiesAssisting with food prep, cleaning, organizingLoading, operating, and cleaning dishwashing equipment
Required SkillsBasic kitchen knowledge, ability to follow instructionsAbility to operate dishwashing machines, attention to cleanliness
Work EnvironmentKitchen, food prep areasKitchen, dishwashing stations
CertificationsNone typically requiredNone typically required

While both roles support kitchen operations, a Kitchen Helper assists with a variety of tasks including food prep and cleaning, whereas a Dishwasher focuses primarily on cleaning dishes and kitchenware. Both positions are entry-level and essential for maintaining efficient kitchen workflows.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a kitchen helper, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Kitchen Helper, you need basic food preparation skills, knowledge of kitchen sanitation standards, and the physical stamina to handle standing for long periods. Familiarity with commercial kitchen equipment and safe food handling certifications, such as a food handler's permit, are often required. Strong teamwork, time management, and a positive attitude help you excel in a fast-paced and collaborative kitchen environment. These skills are important to maintain safety, efficiency, and high-quality food service in any culinary operation.

Is a kitchen helper a stressful job?

A kitchen helper role can be physically demanding and requires working in a fast-paced environment, which may contribute to stress. However, it generally involves routine tasks like cleaning, prepping, and assisting chefs, and stress levels depend on the workplace and workload. Good organizational skills and teamwork can help manage job-related stress.
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Infographic showing various Kitchen Helper job openings in Alaska as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 78% Full Time, and 22% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $34,107 per year, or $16.4 per hour.

Remote Kitchen Helper, WNS Camp - Multiple Vacancies Open (Wage DOE & Federal Benefits - 3x3 ROT/Hou

NANA Management Services

Prudhoe Bay, AK • On-site, Remote

$16.50 - $19/hr

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Posted 28 days ago

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Now hiring! Multiple vacancies-don't miss your chance to join our team.
This Remote Kitchen Helper position is responsible for maintaining sanitation standards, performing a variety of cleaning, maintenance, food preparation, stocking, and serving duties in a commercial kitchen, storeroom, dining, and serving area in remote camp locations.
This is a rotational position with a 3-week on & 3-week off work schedule, working twelve (12) hours per day, supporting the WNS Camp on the North Slope. The point of hire origin is Anchorage, AK.
Responsibilities
  • Assists cooks and others as needed and coordinates activities within a food service area.
  • Prepare food and cook vegetables, entrees, coffee, sauces, meats, etc.
  • Maintains a variety of products at certain levels in preparation, serving, or storage areas including service machines.
  • Stocks various food service areas with various products and materials.
  • Cleans dishes, utensils, pots, pans etc. and places in assigned storage areas in an organized and orderly manner.
  • Washes objects by hand or with cleaning equipment.
  • Cleans, sweeps, wipes down, etc. all general dining, kitchen, or storage areas (in some cases), spike rooms, and equipment as well as all floors.
  • Assists with various periodically scheduled large cleaning projects.
  • Removes garbage from assigned areas.
  • Sets up, breaks down, and cleans tables, snack bars, display cases, serving lines, etc.
  • May occasionally prepare food or cook vegetables, entrees, coffee, sauces, meats, etc.
  • May also be combined with other position duties.
  • Notify supervisor is safety and sanitation standards are not being met.
  • This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
  • Other duties that are pertinent to the department or unit's success also may be assigned.

Qualifications
  • High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
  • At least one (1) year of work experience in a commercial kitchen or documented vocational training sufficient to demonstrate a knowledge of industrial cleaning equipment, restaurant food preparation, and general commercial cleaning processes.
  • Must have or obtain an Alaska Food Workers Card and/or ServSafe Certification upon hire.
  • Must pass all pre-employment contract requirements which may include but are not limited to: drug test, physical and fit for duty assessment and hearing test. Applicants not located near a testing facility are responsible for paying for travel to the nearest testing facility.
  • Must be able to cooperate and work as part of a team with fellow employees, customers and clients.
  • Must be able to make decisions in the moment with little to no supervision.
  • Must be able to be on your feet for 12 hours per shift for the scheduled rotation.
  • Must be able to live in dormitory style settings and meet cleanliness requirements of the remote camp.
  • Contract requires employees to speak, understand, read and write English.
  • Must meet and adhere to all safety guidelines and regulations set forth by the company and client.

CANDIDATES RESIDING OUTSIDE ANCHORAGE AREA:
Candidates residing in Alaska & the Lower 48 for any contract: For the purposes of pre-employment testing, Anchorage will be considered the point of hire (with the exception of drug testing, which will be conducted near the candidate's place of residence). Employee is responsible for any travel expenses and needed accommodations related to pre-employment tasks that need to be completed in Anchorage, AK. This includes, but is not limited to, any safety training requirements, required pre-employment testing and/or training such as physical, DOT physical/medical card, fit for duty, audiogram, and/or other testing required by contract/company (NSTC, APICC training, security licensing requirements, etc.).
Candidates residing in Alaska for Alyeska Contract: pre-employment testing will be scheduled near the candidate's area of residence within the state. The only exception is when the candidate lives in a region without the necessary service providers to complete all requirements.
Flights to Remote Locations: All employees are responsible for all expenses related to reporting to point of hire (Anchorage, AK) for scheduled trips paid for by the company for remote locations.
Working Conditions and Physical Requirements
Weather: Indoor/Outdoor. Frequently exposed to arctic conditions.
Noise level: Moderate to Loud
Description of environment: This is an industrial kitchen setting located in a remote camp.
Must constantly be able to stand, walk, climb, push, pull use hands and arms, stoop, kneel and crouch.
Travel: Must be able to travel by plane and/or bus to remote camps.
Physical requirements: Fit For Duty Test
  • Lift: Lift 50 lbs. from floor to knuckle x 2 Lift:
  • Lift 50 lbs. from floor to waist x 2 Lift:
  • Lift 35 lbs. from floor to shoulders x 2
  • Stoop & Twist: Perform alternate cross over toe touches x 10 each side, self-paced but continuous.
  • Kneel: Kneel on one knee and stand. Return to kneel on opposite knee. Repeat alternate kneeling sequence x 5 for each knee, self-paced but continuous.
  • Squat Test: Functionally squat x 5, self-paced but continuous. Stairs: Climb up and down 10 steps x 6 for a total of 60 steps;
  • Allow 30 second rest after climbing up and down each set of 30 steps, self-paced.Stairs & Carry: Climb up and down 10 steps x 6 for a total of 60 steps while carrying 10 lbs. in one hand and using the other hand to grasp a railing for safety, self-paced.
  • Allow a 30 second rest period after climbing up and down 30 steps while carrying.

NMS Core Values
Safety guides our behavior.
Honesty and integrity govern our activities.
Commitments made will be fulfilled.
All individuals are treated with dignity and respect.
The environment will be protected and sustained.

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