Under the supervision of the Head Cook, the employee is responsible for satisfying the needs of our client by ensuring high quality baked goods, cost effective services, following HACCP/food sanitation activities, general sanitation of the kitchen facility, cleanliness in kitchen area, and providing supervision for night shift kitchen workers.

WORK SCHEDULE 

• Rotational Schedule: 3 weeks on/3 weeks off 
• 12-hour shifts (40 regular hours and 44 overtime hours per work week)
• Lodging and food provided at the job site
• Travel to/from Anchorage to the Slope

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Two years of experience in quantity baking (from scratch) and quantity food production
• Current ServSafe Manager certification
• Able to proficiently speak, read, understand, and write English
• Note: Your resume must be included to complete your application

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Two to three years of supervisory experience
• Culinary training from an accredited culinary institute, or management experience in high volume institutional type operations
• Previous remote site experience
• Certified Professional Food Manager

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Prepare pre-baked and/or baked pastries, pies etc., for dessert and pastry line
• Prepare breakfast utilizing standardized recipes, while maintaining foods at proper temperature, minimizing waste while utilizing Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) principles for the provision of safe and sanitary food
• Prepare the menu cycle by following the menu recipes
• Break down food line, store leftover foods in compliance with our HACCP guidelines
• Monitor and maintain safe and sanitary working conditions
• Work duties may fluctuate with population
• Assist with ordering and inventory as needed
• Clean and sanitize work areas, leave kitchen clean for the next shift workers
• Adhere to local, state, federal (and other regulatory agencies) standards, codes, and laws
• Conserve nutrients and freshness of food items by adhering to quality and time limits for preparation and service of food
• Assume active role in employee safety programs
• Arrange special catering function setup as required by client
• Promote, establish, and maintain a safe work environment for all employees and clients
• Build and maintain good public relations with the clients, residents, and co-workers
• Strong customer service for internal and external customer service
• Ability to work in a constant state of alertness in a safe manner
• Supervise and manage night kitchen employees

JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES

• Thorough knowledge of food (including baking) and preparation techniques
• Basic understanding of purchasing and inventory control
• Flexible and open to change in the performance of duties
• Ability to communicate effectively with all co-workers and supervisory staff
• Must have a thorough knowledge of the HACCP program
• Demonstrate organizational and supervisory skills
• Ability to work independently and effectively with a team
• Strong client service skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office

BENEFITS

Full-time regular employees have the opportunity to enroll in health insurance, life insurance, 401k Retirement Plan and short term disability insurance.  Full-time regular employees are provided access to our employee assistance program.

Denali Universal Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.