Food Service Worker (Kitchen Helper): North Slope

Description

JOB SUMMARY

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)

Pay: $1,400-$1,700 per week

Lodging and food provided at the job site

Travel to/from Anchorage to the Slope

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma or equivalent

Must be at least 18 years of age

Current State of Alaska Food Worker Card

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

One year of previous kitchen experience

Training and application in prevention of food borne illness, HACCP, sanitation and personal hygiene

Previous experience in camps and/or related area experience

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Clean and sanitize dishes, pots, pans, and equipment

Clean as assigned following proper procedures

Unload supplies and small equipment from storeroom area and pot area

Review production sheet assignment, and secure HACCP approved, standardized recipes for assigned food items

Prepare correct number of food portions as assigned by the cook, using HACCP written standardized recipes and appropriate HACCP guidelines

Utilize proper equipment and utensils

Take corrective action if temperatures of food items are not achieved correctly

Prepare and portion resident snacks and nourishments according to instructions and regulatory guidelines

Replenish tray line food as needed

Promote, establish and maintain a safe work environment for all employees and clients

Set up dining room

Provide quality customer service

Ability to work in a constant state of alertness in a safe manner

Willingness to perform other duties as required

Willingness to work at various locations as required

CORE 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

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)