Breakfast Cook/Baker: North Slope Remote Camp

JOB SUMMARY

Under the supervision of the Head Cook, the employee is responsible for satisfying the needs of our client by ensuring high quality baked goods, cost effective services, following HACCP/food sanitation activities, general sanitation of the kitchen facility, cleanliness in kitchen area, and providing supervision for kitchen workers.

WORK SCHEDULE 

• Rotational Schedule: 3 weeks on/3 weeks off 
• 12-hour shifts (40 regular hours and 44 overtime hours per work week)
• Lodging and food provided at the job site
• Travel to/from Anchorage to the Slope

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Two years of experience in quantity baking (from scratch) and high-volume food production
• Current ServSafe Manager Certification
• Able to proficiently speak, read, understand, and write English

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Prior supervisory experience
• Culinary training from an accredited culinary institute, or management experience in high volume institutional type operations
• Previous remote site experience
• Certified Professional Food Manager

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Prepare pre-baked and/or baked pastries, pies etc., for dessert and pastry line
• Supervise the use of standard menus and recipes to achieve a high quality, appealing finished meal
• Monitor food temperatures throughout the shift and during serving time
• Assist with ordering and inventory as needed
• Clean and sanitize work areas
• Adhere to local, state, federal (and other regulatory agencies) standards, codes, and laws
• Conserve nutrients and freshness of food items by adhering to quality and time limits for preparation and service of food
• Assume active role in employee safety programs
• Arrange special catering function setup as required by client
• Promote, establish, and maintain a safe work environment for all employees and clients
• Build and maintain good public relations with the clients, residents, and co-workers
• Strong customer service for internal and external customer service
• Ability to work in a constant state of alertness in a safe manner
• Willingness to perform others duties as required
• Willingness to work at various locations as required
• Supervise and manage night kitchen helpers

JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES

• Ability to understand and perform duties as described in position description
• Thorough knowledge of food (including baking) and preparation techniques
• Basic understanding of purchasing and inventory control
• Flexible and open to change in the performance of duties
• Ability to communicate effectively with all co-workers and supervisory staff
• Must have a thorough knowledge of the HACCP program
• Demonstrate organizational and supervisory skills
• Ability to work independently and effectively with a team
• Strong client service skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office

BENEFITS

Full-time regular employees have the opportunity to enroll in health insurance, life insurance, 401k Retirement Plan and short-term disability insurance. Full-time regular employees are provided access to our employee assistance program.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

The employee will be required to live and work in a remote and confined workspace for extended periods of time and exposure to work assignments consisting of twelve-hour days and able to work day or night shifts as required. The majority of the work is performed in a remote setting with a wide variety of people in differing functions, personalities and abilities. There may be a lack of immediate access to critical medical services as well as urban community services.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The employee’s work requires routine walking, standing, bending and carrying items. Applicant will be required to successfully complete a post-offer pre-hire physical and Functional Capacity Exam.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

It is Denali Universal Services’ business philosophy and practice to provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Denali Universal Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.