Dinner Cook - Remote Camp (North Slope)

Denali Universal Services•North Slope, AK

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Denali Universal Services is seeking a dependable, experienced Dinner Cook for a remote camp on Alaska’s North Slope. Reporting directly to the Head Cook, the Dinner Cook prepares and serves high-quality dinner meals, including entrees, soups, sides, and other menu items, while maintaining HACCP food safety and sanitation standards. The cook follows cycle menus and standardized recipes, assists with meal planning and production needs, supervises assigned staff as needed, and contributes to a safe, efficient, and professional kitchen operation. The position 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, comprising 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; housing and meals are provided at no cost while on rotation. The point of hire is Anchorage, Alaska.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
High school diploma or equivalent.
At least two years of experience in high-volume food production.
Current ServSafe certification.
Ability to proficiently speak, read, understand, and write English.
Reliable access to a smartphone capable of running apps for scheduling, timekeeping, shift communications, and time-off requests.
Must pass the company’s pre-employment screening, including a drug screen, criminal background investigation, and post-offer physical/fitness-for-duty evaluation.
Ability to remain on one’s feet for long shifts and perform repetitive physical tasks, including lifting up to 50 pounds.
Willingness to work day or night shift.
Must be comfortable living and working in a remote location with shared housing and communal facilities.
Must adhere strictly 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.
Previous experience in a remote camp or remote-site setting.
Experience in institutional, industrial, or catering food service operations.

Responsibilities

Prepare and serve dinner meals using standardized ingredients and established menu cycles.
Prepare daily specials, soups, entrees, sides, and related menu items according to quality, presentation, and sanitation guidelines.
Maintain proper food temperatures and food quality throughout preparation and service.
Follow HACCP principles and company food safety procedures.
Monitor production to minimize waste while meeting client expectations and camp population needs.
Clean, sanitize, and maintain kitchen workstations, equipment, serving areas, 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.
Communicate efficiently and courteously with guests, clients, supervisors, and staff.
Promote and maintain a safe work environment by following DUS safety policies and wearing required PPE.
Adapt to changing camp populations and operational requirements.
Remain in a constant state of alertness and work safely.
Perform other duties as assigned and work at various locations as required.