Breakfast Cook - Remote Camp (North Slope)

Denali Universal Services•North Slope, AK

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Denali Universal Services is seeking a dependable and experienced Breakfast Cook for a remote camp on Alaska’s North Slope. The position prepares and serves high-quality breakfast meals using standardized ingredients and established menu cycles while maintaining food quality and strict HACCP food safety and sanitation standards. The cook supports inventory and food cost controls, helps train and supervise assigned kitchen staff as needed, and contributes to a safe, efficient, and professional kitchen operation. The role is based in a commercial kitchen at a remote camp. The rotational schedule is either three weeks on and three weeks off or two weeks on and two weeks off, depending on the job site. Shifts are 12 hours per day, with 40 straight-time hours and 44 overtime hours per work week. The company arranges and pays for flights between Anchorage and the job site. Housing and meals are provided at no charge while on rotation. Employees may work at various locations as required and must be comfortable living and working in remote shared housing with communal facilities.

Requirements

High school equivalent or GED.
Two years of experience in high-volume food production.
ServSafe certification.
Proficiency in speaking, reading, understanding, and writing English.
Reliable access to a smartphone capable of running apps for scheduling, timekeeping, shift communications, and time-off requests.
Must pass pre-employment screening, including a drug test, criminal background check, and post-offer fitness-for-duty test.
Ability to remain on feet for long shifts and perform repetitive physical tasks, including lifting up to 50 pounds.
Willingness to work day or night shifts.
Comfort with living and working in a remote location with shared housing accommodations and communal facilities.
Teamwork, reliability, a positive attitude, and strict adherence to safety, hygiene, and conduct standards.

Nice To Haves

Five years of experience in high-volume food production.
Culinary training from an accredited Culinary Institute or management experience in high-volume institutional operations.
Previous remote site experience.

Responsibilities

Prepare and serve breakfast meals using standardized ingredients and established menu cycles.
Maintain appropriate food temperatures and quality standards during preparation and service.
Follow HACCP principles and company food safety procedures for safe food handling.
Monitor food production to minimize waste while meeting client expectations.
Clean, sanitize, and maintain kitchen workstations, equipment, and food preparation areas.
Cool, label, store, and rotate food products according to food safety standards.
Break down serving lines and store leftover products in compliance with HACCP guidelines.
Assist with food ordering, receiving, inventory management, and stock rotation as directed.
Support special meal functions, catering events, and client requests when required.
Assist with training, mentoring, and supervising assigned kitchen staff.
Follow DUS safety policies, wear required PPE, and promote a safe work environment.
Adapt to changing camp populations and operational requirements.
Maintain alertness and work safely.
Perform other duties as assigned and work at various locations as required.

Benefits

Medical insurance.
Dental insurance.
Vision insurance.
401(k) with company match.
Life insurance.
Competitive wages and substantial overtime opportunities due to the 12-hour shift schedule.
Approximately six months off each year through the rotational schedule.
Fill-in opportunities for employees who want to work additional time.
Free camp housing and meals while on rotation.
Company-arranged and paid travel between Anchorage and the job site.
Opportunity to work in a unique, team-focused environment.