Food Service Worker (Kitchen Helper): North Slope

Denali Universal Services

129d

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Head Cook, the employee is responsible for preparing food as instructed, washing pots, pans and dishes, stocking, cleaning, assisting staff in kitchen area and other duties as assigned. Rotational Schedule: 2 weeks on/2 weeks off OR 3 weeks on/3 weeks off (depending on camp site) 12 hour shifts in a remote camp on the North Slope. Lodging and food provided at the job site. Point of Hire: Anchorage, AK. Required Drug Screening.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous kitchen experience.
• State of Alaska Food Worker Card or able to obtain.
• Able to proficiently speak, read, understand and write English.
• Maturity of judgement and behavior.
• Safety and customer service oriented.
• Must be able to work in a busy kitchen environment with a positive and team-oriented attitude.
• 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

• Training and application in prevention of food borne illness, HACCP, sanitation and personal hygiene.
• Previous experience in camps and/or related area experience.
• Strong work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Wash and clean dishes, pots, pans, and other kitchen equipment.
• Perform preparation duties such as rinsing, peeling, slicing, and dicing fruit and vegetables.
• Assist with wrapping, date-labeling, and storing food items.
• Clean and organize work areas, equipment, utensils, and service stations.
• Follow guidelines to ensure correct serving temperatures.
• Operate a variety of kitchen utensils to weigh, measure, mix, wash, peel, cut, grind, stir, strain, etc.
• Assist in the preparation of hot and/or cold foods as directed.
• Inspect workstations for compliance with service standards.
• Set up stations with entrées, soups, salads, breads, condiments, other food products, as needed.
• Serve and replenish food from counters and steam tables and break down stations at the end of meal periods.
• Provide general stocking duties.
• Engage in courteous interactions with customers in the serving and dining areas.
• Escalate customer concerns and complaints to management.
• Comply with relevant safety, hygiene, and service standards and procedures at all times.
• Work safely and maintain a safe work environment for all employees and customers.
• Demonstrates commitment to teamwork.
• Adhere to company's uniform/attire requirements.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

• Full-time regular employees have the opportunity to enroll in health insurance.
• Life insurance.
• 401k Retirement Plan.
• Other benefit options.
• Access to our employee assistance program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Personal and Laundry Services
• Education Level: High school or GED