Camp Cook - UIC Construction

UIC Alaska•Kaktovik, AK

1d•Onsite

About The Position

UIC Construction is seeking a Camp Cook to support a remote construction camp. This position is responsible for preparing and cooking large quantities of food and ensuring the daily production, stocking, and presentation of meals. Duties include preparing entrees, soups, salads, salad bar items, pantry items, baked goods, and maintaining serving line levels, as well as cleaning and sanitizing food preparation areas and equipment.

Requirements

High School Diploma/or Equivalent
Must hold a current Food Worker Card issued by ADEC 3 years experience.
Remaining on one’s feet in an upright position at a workstation without moving about for extended periods of time.
Walking: Moving about on foot
Lifting: Raising or lowering an object from one level to another (includes upward pulling) 25-50 lbs.
Carrying: Transporting an object, usually holding it in the hands or arms, or on the shoulder
Pushing: Exerting force upon an object so that the object moves away from the force (Includes slapping, striking, kicking and treadle actions)
Pulling: Exerting force upon an object so that the object moves toward the force
Climbing: Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles using feet and legs or hands and arms. Body agility is emphasized
Balancing: Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling when walking, standing, crouching, or running on narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces; or
Stooping: Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist, requiring full use of the lower extremities and back muscles
Handling: Seizing, holding, grasping, turning, or otherwise working with hand or hands.
Fingers are involved only to the extent that they are an extension of the hand, such as to turn a switch or shift automobile gears
Picking, pinching, or otherwise working primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand or arm as in handling
Commercial use broilers — Broilers; Salamanders
Commercial use cutlery — Chefs' knives; Oyster knives; Paring knives; Serrated blade knives
Commercial use food slicers — Bread slicers; Food slicers; Mandolines
Commercial use ranges — Electric stoves; Gas stoves
Domestic strainers or colanders — Sieves; Strainers
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
Must possess ability to be creative while cooking.
Ability to work independently as well as work as part of team.
Ability to work early morning or evening shifts, as well as days, weekends and holidays.
Ability to maintain a positive and productive work ethic.
Ability to work productively with other staff in the workplace.
Good judgment and problem solving skills.
Ability to multi-task and manage priorities effectively.
Act in a courteous and professional manner and successfully communicate to personnel, contractors, and residents of the community.

Responsibilities

Clean, cut, and cook meat, fish, or poultry.
Cooks such food items as dinner foods, coffee, drinks, tray items, sandwiches, salad dressings, meat items, cheese or vegetable trays, salad bar items, etc.according to menus, or numbers of portions to be served.
Clean and inspect galley equipment, kitchen appliances, and work areas to ensure cleanliness and functional operation.
Apportion and serve food to field employees.
Wash pots, pans, dishes, utensils, and other cooking equipment.
Compile and maintain records of food use and expenditures.
Take inventory of supplies and equipment.
Bake breads, rolls, and other pastries.
Check that food supplies are properly rotated.
Prepare all food to meet quantity and service schedule.
Handle food in accordance with sanitary procedures and standards.
Comply with all federal, state and local regulatory procedures regarding food production.
Maintain kitchen sanitation and safety standards.
Ensure proper sanitation and storage of kitchen equipment.
Sweep, mop, scrub, strip, extract, wax, buff, vacuums, etc. all types of floors.
Dust, wipe or clean various surface areas.
Make sure bathrooms are clean and sanitized.
Use appropriate equipment and cleaning solutions for all tasks.
Removes and transports trash to the appropriate disposal area.
Periodically performs a variety of special duties such as certain types of laundry duties or scheduled cleaning tasks.
Other duties as assigned.