NOW HIRING FOR PROJECTS IN MAY WITH THE OPTION TO WORK UNTIL NOVEMBER Pursue your passion for food by providing meals for 20-45 employees.

Enjoy the scenery Alaska has to offer in a unique, off-grid setting surrounded by mountains and forests.

Hike and fish in pristine locations in the Prince William Sound of Alaska.

Position Title : FOOD SERVICE COOK III - Lead Category : Full time, Temporary Payroll Classification : Hourly, Non-exempt Location : Remote (off-grid), Hatchery or Field Station Customary Work Hours : 40-to-50-hour workweek Essential Functions : Work performed at any hatchery or remote location as needed.

Must be able to move about freely; ability to lift and carry 30 pounds; ability to climb stairs; ability to climb aboard small aircraft;

use telephones and computers unimpaired.

Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language.

Must be able to hear and see to receive verbal and written instructions.

Basic Function : The Food Service Cook III functions as part of the hatchery operations team in the cultivating and rearing of fish.

Under general direction, implements the authorized meal plan schedule by preparing and / or directing the preparation of food to be served, complying with all applicable sanitation, health and personal hygiene standards.

Food Services Cook III - This class is the senior working level of the food service cook series.

Incumbents perform a leadership role in planning, preparation, and serving three meals and snacks for hatchery employees and their residing families, visiting employees, and on-site construction crews.

• Food Service Cook III is distinguished from the II level in that incumbents lead the implementation of the hatchery food service program;
• fully proficient using standard methods and techniques, and can use a variety of interrelated skills to independently complete work that conforms to industry standards;

supervise lower level food service cooks.

Description of duties and tasks : In coordination with the hatchery food service program support team, prepares grocery orders for perishable foods, dairy and needed supplies with at least a one week lead-time for order fulfillment.

Documents and inventories all incoming food and supply orders.

Assists in preparing weekly work schedule with the Hatchery Manager.

Prepares three meals per day with a minimum of one featured entrée per meal accompanied by two side dishes.

Plans food production to coordinate with meal serving hours so that excellence, quality, temperature and appearance of food are preserved.

Completes frozen and dry goods inventories quarterly and at the end of the season.

Ensures proper food storage and safety, marking the date and item.

Monitors daily temperatures of refrigerators and freezers.

Keeps work area neat and clean at all times; cleans and maintains equipment used in food preparation.

Supervises and participates in daily clean-up of kitchen and common dining areas.

Supervises and participates in routine cleaning of freezers and refrigerators.

Responsible for the security of kitchen and food storage areas.

Supervises lower level commissary cooks.

Within the food service section, assures implementation of the hatchery safety program and related functions.

Recommends procedures, techniques and new equipment to improve work efficiencies or adaptation to new techniques.

Performs related duties as assigned.

Last updated : 2024-04-23