What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cook's Assistant position at Denali Universal Services?
JOB SUMMARY
The Cook Assistant supports the Head Cook in the preparation, cooking, and serving of meals in a professional kitchen setting at the assigned remote camp on the North Slope of Alaska. Responsible for adhering to food safety and sanitation standards and maintaining a safe, clean, and organized kitchen environment. Must have excellent organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.
This position will be working a rotational schedule (3 weeks on/3 weeks off or 2/2) and 12-hour shifts in a remote camp on the North Slope. Flights from Anchorage to the job site (and back) will be paid by the company. Covered meals and lodging at the job site. Point of hire: Anchorage, AK.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- High school diploma or equivalent
- One to two years of experience in quantity food production
- State of Alaska Food Worker Card
Able to proficiently speak, read, understand and write English
High level of customer service
- Maturity of judgment and behavior
- Ability to work in a team environment.
- Must be able to pass the Company's pre-employment screening process, including drug screen, criminal background investigation, and a post-offer physical/functional capacity evaluation.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Servsafe Certification
- Certified Professional Food Manager
- Culinary training from an accredited culinary institute or management
- Prior supervisory experience
- Prior remote site experience
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Prepare and cook meals according to recipes and menus.
- Maintain a clean and organized work area.
- Monitor food quality and freshness.
- Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
Maintain foods at proper temperature while utilizing Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) principles for the provision of safe and sanitary food.
Assist with ordering and inventory.
- Assist the Head Cook in kitchen operations.
May help train new kitchen staff.
Build and maintain good public relations with the clients, residents, and co-workers.
- Assume an active role in employee safety programs
Ability to work in a constant state of alertness in a safe manner.
Willingness to perform other duties as required.
JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES
- Dependability: Consistently adheres to operational standards, ensures smooth operations and positive customer experiences, builds a productive workplace, is reliable and improves team morale
- Independence: Works with little or no supervision
- Time Management: Manages time effectively when accomplishing tasks, projects, and goals
- Ability to multi-task
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.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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