JOB SUMMARY

Under the supervision of the Head Cook, the employee is responsible for cooking breakfast, baking, cleaning, and assisting the Head Cook in the kitchen area. Housekeeping duties for this position include day-to-day cleaning of living quarters, restrooms, and offices.

This position’s duties consist of about 75% housekeeping and 25% cooking.

This position works a rotational schedule (2 weeks on/2 weeks off) and 12-hour shifts in a remote camp on the North Slope. Flights from Anchorage to the job site (and back) will be paid for by the company. Meals and lodging are covered at the job site. Point of hire: Anchorage, AK. 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Current State of Alaska Food Worker Card
• At least six months of experience in housekeeping and in a commercial kitchen
• Able to proficiently speak, read, understand, and write English
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen and physical requirements
• Must meet criminal history and background requirements

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous work experience in camps and/or related area
• Previous training in prevention of food borne illness, HACCP, sanitation, and personal hygiene

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Clean as assigned following proper procedures
• Unload needed supplies and small equipment from storeroom and pot areas
• Assist Head Cook with food prep as needed
• Review production sheet assignment, secure HACCP approved, standardized recipes for assigned food items
• Prepare and cook breakfast and baked goods each morning for roughly 20-30 residents
• Transport food to the tray line before the beginning of tray service
• Utilize proper equipment and utensils
• Take corrective action if temperatures of food items are not achieved correctly
• Assure prepared foods are of the highest quality
• Pan food into the appropriate serving pans before serving time; cover and maintain at proper temperature
• Prepare and portion resident snacks and nourishments according to instructions and regulatory guidelines
• Set up dining room according to the needs
• Prepare salads for salad bars and set up salad bar
• Assist with ordering, as needed
• Clean permanent living quarters, common areas (all bathrooms & showers)
• Willingness to perform others duties as required
• Willingness to work at various locations as required

CORE SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES

• Commitment to Excellence: Identifies what needs to be completed and takes action to achieve a standard of excellence beyond job expectations
• Corporate Values: Understand, embraces, and integrates DUS corporate values into everyday duties and responsibilities
• Safety and Security: Promotes a safe work environment for co-workers and customers
• Customer Service: Identifies and responds to current and future client needs by providing excellent service to internal and external customers
• Teamwork: Resourceful team player that builds, strengthens, and maintains collaborative relationships with others inside and outside the organization

JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES

• Dependability: Consistently adheres to operational standards, ensures smooth operations and positive customer experiences, builds a productive workplace, is reliable and improves team morale
• Independence: Works with little or no supervision
• Time Management: Manages time effectively when accomplishing tasks, projects, and goals

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.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

The employee will be required to live and work in a remote and confined workspace for extended periods of time and exposure to work assignments consisting of twelve-hour days and able to work day or night shifts as required. The majority of the work is performed in a remote setting with a wide variety of people in differing functions, personalities, and abilities.  There may be a lack of immediate access to critical medical services as well as urban community services. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

The employee’s work requires routine walking, standing, bending, and carrying items weighing up to 50 pounds. Applicant will be required to successfully complete a post-offer pre-hire physical and Functional Capacity Exam. 

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

It is Denali Universal Services’ business philosophy and practice to provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Denali Universal Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.