Cook's Assistant - North Slope, AK

Denali Universal Services•North Slope, AK

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Cook Assistant supports the Head Cook in the preparation, cooking, and serving of meals in a professional kitchen setting at the assigned remote camp on the North Slope of Alaska. Responsible for adhering to food safety and sanitation standards and maintaining a safe, clean, and organized kitchen environment. Must have excellent organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age
High school diploma or equivalent
One to two years of experience in quantity food production
State of Alaska Food Worker Card
Able to proficiently speak, read, understand and write English
Ability to work in a team environment.
Reliable access to a smartphone capable of running apps for scheduling, timekeeping (clocking in/out), shift communications, and time-off requests.
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

Servsafe Certification
Certified Professional Food Manager
Culinary training from an accredited culinary institute or management
Prior supervisory experience
Prior remote site experience

Responsibilities

Prepare and cook meals according to recipes and menus.
Maintain a clean and organized work area.
Monitor food quality and freshness.
Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
Maintain foods at proper temperature while utilizing Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) principles for the provision of safe and sanitary food.
Assist with ordering and inventory.
Assist the Head Cook in kitchen operations.
May help train new kitchen staff.
Build and maintain good public relations with the clients, residents, and co-workers.
Assume an active role in employee safety programs.
Ability to work in a constant state of alertness in a safe manner.
Willingness to perform other duties as required.