Dinner Cook - Remote Camp (North Slope)

DUS Website • 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, daily specials, and other menu items. The role follows established cycle menus and standardized ingredients while maintaining HACCP food-safety and sanitation standards. It also supports meal planning and production, inventory and ordering, and the training or supervision of assigned kitchen staff as needed.

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, with 40 straight-time hours and 44 overtime hours per work week. The company arranges and pays for flights between Anchorage and the job site and provides free housing and meals while on rotation. The point of hire is Anchorage, Alaska.

The role calls for someone who can work safely and effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented remote camp environment, adapt to changing camp populations and operational needs, and communicate courteously with guests, clients, supervisors, and coworkers. Employees must be comfortable with shared housing and communal facilities and may be asked to work at various locations or perform other duties as assigned.

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.
• Able 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 process, including a drug screen, criminal background investigation, and post-offer physical/fitness-for-duty evaluation.
• Able to remain on feet for long shifts and perform repetitive physical tasks, including lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Willingness to work day or night shift.
• Comfortable living and working 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.
• 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 to meet quality, presentation, and sanitation guidelines.
• Maintain appropriate food temperatures and food-quality standards during preparation and service.
• Follow HACCP principles and company food-safety procedures.
• Monitor food production to reduce 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 leftover products 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.
• Follow DUS safety policies, wear required PPE, and help maintain a safe work environment.
• Adapt to changing camp populations and operational requirements.
• Maintain a constant state of alertness and work safely.
• Work at various locations and perform other duties as assigned when required.

Benefits

• Medical insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• 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.
• Opportunity to work in a unique, team-focused environment.

What This Job Offers

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