What are the responsibilities and job description for the 2026 Union Messhall Kitchen Helper- Alaska General Seafoods-Naknek position at Canfisco Group?
KITCHEN HELPER
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- 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. Arrive prepared to perform daily duties.
- 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 Head Chef and Lead Cook with food preparation, pulling frozen proteins, receiving and organizing freight.
- Assists with setting up buffet line and keeping buffet line stocked during meals.
- Assists with serving meals from buffet line.
- Organizes food requests/orders from Core workers.
- Assists with breaking down buffet line and storing leftovers in accordance with health and safety standards.
- Assists with organizing food storage areas, walk-ins and freezers.
- Assists with food and supplies inventory.
- With coworkers, cleans buffet line, kitchen and equipment after every meal.
- Maintain a clean working environment.
- Rotates food in adherence with health and safety guidelines.
- Assists with special projects as required.
- Other duties as assigned.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
- Remotely located in Naknek, AK. Must be willing to travel by airplane to remote location.
- Due to remote location, internet access and cell phone service are limited and unreliable at best.
- Approximate season contract May-July (dependent on salmon run)
QUALIFICATIONS
- 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.
- 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 Alaska Food Workers Card.
- 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.
COMPENSATION
- $17.91/hr starting wage.
- Airfare provided from closest international airport..
- Room and Board provided on-site.
- Union benefits.
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, duties 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.