What are the responsibilities and job description for the Food Service Worker (Kitchen Helper): North Slope position at Denali Universal Services?
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JOB SUMMARY
Under the supervision of the Head Cook, the employee is responsible for preparing food, washing pots, pans and dishes, stocking, cleaning, assisting staff in kitchen area and other duties as assigned.
Full-time regular employees have the opportunity to enroll in health insurance, life insurance, 401k Retirement Plan and other benefit options. 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. Must be 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 weighing up to 50 pounds. Candidate 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
Description
JOB SUMMARY
Under the supervision of the Head Cook, the employee is responsible for preparing food, washing pots, pans and dishes, stocking, cleaning, assisting staff in kitchen area and other duties as assigned.
- Job Location: Remote Camp on the North Slope of Alaska
- Rotational Schedule: 2 weeks on/2 weeks off OR 3 weeks on/ 3 weeks off (depending on camp site)
- 12 hour shifts (40 hours of straight time and 44 hours of overtime each work week)
- Lodging and food included
- Point of Hire: Anchorage, AK.
- Travel/Flights from Anchorage to job site provided.
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Previous kitchen experience
- State of Alaska Food Worker Card or able to obtain
- Able to proficiently speak, read, understand and write English
- Maturity of judgement and behavior.
- Safety and customer service oriented.
- Must be able to work in a busy kitchen environment with a positive and team-oriented attitude.
- 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.
- Training and application in prevention of food borne illness, HACCP, sanitation and personal hygiene
- Previous experience in camps and/or related area experience.
- Strong work ethic.
- Wash and clean dishes, pots, pans, and other kitchen equipment.
- Perform preparation duties such as rinsing, peeling, slicing, and dicing fruit and vegetables.
- Assist with wrapping, date-labeling, and storing food items.
- Clean and organize work areas, equipment, utensils, and service stations.
- Follow guidelines to ensure correct serving temperatures.
- Operate a variety of kitchen utensils to weigh, measure, mix, wash, peel, cut, grind, stir, strain, etc.
- Assist in the preparation of hot and/or cold foods as directed.
- Inspect workstations for compliance with service standards.
- Set up stations with entrées, soups, salads, breads, condiments, other food products, as needed.
- Serve and replenish food from counters and steam tables and break down stations at the end of meal periods.
- Provide general stocking duties.
- Engage in courteous interactions with customers in the serving and dining areas.
- Escalate customer concerns and complaints to management.
- Comply with relevant safety, hygiene, and service standards and procedures at all times.
- Work safely and maintain a safe work environment for all employees and customers.
- Demonstrates commitment to teamwork and
- Adhere to company’s uniform/attire requirements.
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
- Commitment to Excellence: Identifies what needs to be completed and takes action to achieve a standard of excellence beyond job expectations
- Corporate Values: Understands, embraces, and integrates DUS corporate values into everyday duties and responsibilities
- Safety and Security: Promotes a safe work environment for co-workers and customers
- Customer Service: Identifies and responds to current and future client needs by providing excellent service to internal and external customers
- Teamwork: Resourceful team player that builds, strengthens, and maintains collaborative relationships with others inside and outside the organization
- 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.
Full-time regular employees have the opportunity to enroll in health insurance, life insurance, 401k Retirement Plan and other benefit options. 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. Must be 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 weighing up to 50 pounds. Candidate 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