Cook

Kuukpik Corporation•Nuiqsut, AK

1d•$24 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

The Kuukpik Restaurant Cook is responsible for preparing and cooking high-quality meals for customers, guests, and staff. This position follows established recipes and food-safety standards, maintains a clean and organized kitchen, and helps ensure meals are prepared efficiently, consistently, and on schedule.

Requirements

High school or vocational school coursework in kitchen basics, such as food safety, preferred.
Alaska State Food Worker’s card required.
One year of related experience is preferred.

Nice To Haves

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Basic understanding of or ability to learn sanitation and food handling regulations, techniques, preparation, and cooking procedures.
Must be able to work quickly and efficiently, as part of a team.
Must be able to work well under pressure.
Must maintain personal grooming and cleanliness.

Responsibilities

Prepares, portions, and cooks food in accordance with established recipes and food-safety standards.
Prepares menu items based on portion requirements and/or nutritional accommodations.
Plates meals for customers, guests, and employees.
Monitors cooking temperatures, food-holding and storage conditions to ensure food safety.
Cleans and sanitizes kitchen equipment throughout the shift.
Maintains accurate records related to kitchen expenditures.
Monitors inventories and communicates replenishment or maintenance needs.
Assists with meal planning, menu development, portioning, and pricing as directed.
Routinely inspects kitchen equipment to ensure it’s clean, sanitary, safe, and functioning properly.
Follows established health, sanitation, workplace-safety, and food-handling requirements.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Oversees and directs workers assisting with the preparation and serving of meals.
Trains new employees