Breakfast Cook/Baker - North Slope, AK

Denali Universal Services

23h • Onsite

About The Position

The Baker/Breakfast Cook is responsible for producing baked goods and preparing
the breakfast meal at the assigned remote camp on the North Slope of Alaska.
Supervises kitchen staff, participates in ordering bakery and food items,
monitors inventory, and ensures services are provided within established
budgetary guidelines.  Ensures adherence to the DUS HSE and Quality Assurance
programs, HACCP, FDA food safety regulations, and ServSafe procedures.

Work Location: Remote Camp, North Slope, Alaska
Rotational Schedule: 3 weeks on/3 weeks off or 2 weeks on/2 weeks off; varies
by job site
Work shifts: 12 hours/day (40 hrs straight time + 44 hrs OT per work week).
Travel: Flights between Anchorage and the job site are arranged and paid for
by the company
Housing & Meals: Included (free)
Point of hire: Anchorage, AK

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• High school diploma or equivalent
• 2 or more years of experience in quantity (from scratch) baking and food production
• Current ServSafe certification
• Able to proficiently speak, read, understand and write English
• High level of customer service
• Maturity of judgment and behavior
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Prior supervisory experience
• Culinary training from an accredited culinary institute, or management experience in high volume institutional type operations
• Certified Professional Food Manager
• State of Alaska Food Worker Card
• Previous experience in remote camps and/or related area of experience

Responsibilities

• Prepare pre-baked and/or from scratch items (breads, rolls, muffins, biscuits, pies, cookies, pastries) for dessert and pastry line.
• Responsible for preparing the daily breakfast meal. May be responsible for preparing a night meal as needed.
• Supervise, train and direct kitchen staff.
• Use 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.
• Ensure kitchen and dining areas are clean and sanitized.
• Adhere to local, state, federal (and other regulatory agencies) standards, codes, and laws. Comply with company HACCP policies and procedures.
• 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.
• Assure that all uniform rules are being followed by staff.
• Arrange special catering function setup as required by client.
• Promote, establish, and maintain a safe work environment for all employees & clients.
• Build and maintain good public relations with the clients, residents, and co-workers.
• Provide high level of customer service at all times.
• Ability to work in a constant state of alertness in a safe manner.
• Willingness to perform other duties as required.

Benefits

• Competitive wages and lots of overtime due to the 12-hour shift schedule
• Benefits: medical, dental & vision; 401(k) with company match, life insurance, and other
• Half a year off! The rotational schedule provides approximately 6 months off each year, offering significant time for rest, travel and personal commitments. Fill-in opportunities are available for employees who want to work extra time.
• Free camp housing & meals while on rotation
• Travel between Anchorage and the job site provided
• Opportunity to work in a unique and team-focused environment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees