Lunch Cook - North Slope, AK
About The Position
We are seeking a dependable and experienced Lunch Cook to join our culinary team at a remote camp on Alaska's North Slope. This position directly reports to the Head Cook and is responsible for preparing and serving high-quality lunch meals, including entrees, soups, sides, and other related menu items, while maintaining strict HACCP food safety and sanitation standards. The Lunch Cook prepares items following a cycle menu, using standardized ingredients, assists with meal planning and production needs, supervises assigned staff as needed, and helps ensure a safe, efficient, and professional kitchen operation. The ideal candidate has experience in high-volume food production, is committed to food safety excellence, and thrives in a fast-paced, team-oriented remote camp environment.
Requirements
- Must be 18 years of age
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Minimum of 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 (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 post-offer physical/fitness for duty evaluation.
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 experience
- Experience in institutional, industrial, or catering food service operations
Responsibilities
- Prepare and serve lunch meals utilizing standardized ingredients and established menu cycles.
- Prepare daily specials, soups, entrees, sides, and related menu items within quality, presentation, and sanitation guidelines.
- Maintain proper food temperatures and food quality standards throughout preparation and service.
- Follow HACCP principles and company food safety procedures to ensure safe food handling practices.
- Monitor food 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.
- Properly 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 menu functions, catering events, and client requests when required.
- Assist with training, mentoring, and supervising assigned kitchen staff.
- Communicate with guests, clients, supervisors, and staff efficiently and courteously.
- Promote and maintain a safe work environment by following DUS safety policies and wearing required PPE.
- Adapt to changing camp populations and operational requirements.
- Ability to work in a constant state of alertness in a safe manner.
- Willingness to perform other duties as assigned.
- Willingness to work at various locations as required.
Benefits
- medical, dental & vision
- 401(k) with company match
- life insurance
- other
- Free camp housing & meals while on rotation
- Travel between Anchorage and the job site provided
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
