Breakfast Cook - Remote Camp (North Slope)

DUS Website • North Slope, AK

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Denali Universal Services is seeking a dependable, experienced Breakfast Cook for a remote camp on Alaska’s North Slope. The role prepares and serves breakfast using standardized ingredients and planned menu cycles while maintaining food quality, HACCP food safety, and sanitation standards. The cook also supports inventory and food-cost controls, assists with staff training and supervision as needed, and helps maintain a safe, efficient, professional kitchen.

The position is based at a remote camp, with rotational schedules of either three weeks on/three weeks off or two weeks on/two weeks off, depending on the site. Shifts are 12 hours per day, with 40 straight-time hours and 44 overtime hours per work week. Flights between Anchorage and the job site are arranged and paid for by the company. Camp housing and meals are provided at no cost. Employees should be comfortable with remote living, shared housing, and 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.
• Able to remain on feet during long shifts and perform repetitive physical tasks, including lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Willingness to work day or night shifts and live and work in a remote location with shared housing and communal facilities.
• Teamwork, reliability, and a positive attitude; 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.
• 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 proper food temperatures and food quality during preparation and service.
• Follow HACCP principles and company food safety procedures.
• Monitor food production to reduce 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 leftovers 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.
• Remain alert and work safely; perform other duties as assigned and work at various locations as required.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Life insurance.
• Competitive wages and substantial overtime opportunities.
• Approximately six months off each year through the rotational schedule.
• Fill-in opportunities for employees who want to work extra time.
• Free camp housing and meals while on rotation.
• Company-arranged and paid travel between Anchorage and the job site.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED