Cook - Deckhand - Bowhead Transport Company

UIC Arctic Response Services, LLC; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an established industry player as a deckhand and cook, where you will assist in marine operations while preparing delicious meals for the crew. This role offers a unique opportunity to work in a dynamic marine environment, contributing to essential operations while honing your culinary skills. With a focus on safety and teamwork, you'll be part of a dedicated crew that values your contributions. Enjoy competitive benefits and the chance to grow within a company committed to excellence and community. If you have a passion for the sea and a knack for cooking, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Short/long-term disability

Qualifications

• Must possess a Merchant Mariners Credential and USCG rating as an Ordinary Seaman.
• 2 years of Chef/Cook experience with shipboard experience required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with deck operations and perform cooking duties for crew members.
• Ensure compliance with safety and sanitation standards in the galley.

Skills

Seamanship skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Cooking skills

Food safety knowledge

Education

Merchant Mariners Credential (MMC)

Valid Driver License

Serv-Safe Certification

Certification as Executive Chef or higher

Tools

MS software applications

Job description

Overview

Company Overview: Ukpeaġvik Iñupiat Corporation (UIC) is the village corporation of Barrow, Alaska, recognized as one of Alaska's top 10 companies with approximately 4,000 employees nationwide and revenues above $700M annually. UIC is projected to grow substantially in the coming years to become a top 3 company in Alaska by 2030.

As a proud Alaska Native Corporation, our success brings growth and benefits to our Inupiat shareholders. The size and diversity of our operations mean we have a broad variety of career opportunities. We recruit only qualified people looking to join a workforce characterized by strong leadership, competent and hard-working staff, and a superior work environment with a focus on career development, great wages, and benefits.

UIC Bowhead Transport, LLC (BTC) is a subsidiary of Ukpeagvik Iñupiat Corporation (UIC), a Northern Alaska Native (8A). BTC provides marine cargo transportation, lightering, environmental and research support, and logistics services. We have a diverse fleet of vessels that provides our customers with comprehensive marine service options in multiple Alaska Regions. BTC offers competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, short/long-term disability, and 401(k) retirement plans. Eligible part-time employees can participate in 401(k) retirement plans.

JOB SUMMARY: The deckhand is responsible for assisting work on deck; inclusive of line handling, performing deck and engine security rounds, assigned security duties and emergency duties, and other duties as required by the Vessel Master. Cooking duties include preparing home-style meals for crew members and occasional guests of the vessel.

Essential Functions of AB/OS Deckhand

• Good seamanship skills including the ability and knowledge for proper vessel line handling; tying, throwing, cleaning, coiling, and stowing properly.
• Knowledge of vessel security and emergency procedures for duties as assigned by vessel master or mate.
• Other duties as assigned by vessel master or mate.
• Adheres to Company Policies, USCG, and Environmental Regulations.
• Representing the organization to guests, customers, the public, government, and other external sources.

Essential Functions of Cook

• Overall responsible for daily sanitation, inventory, and upkeep of equipment for galley area; lockers, and storerooms.
• Serve three balanced meals per day to crew, and occasionally guests.
• Must be able to follow recipes and develop recipes when improvising is necessary.
• Sanitation and safety compliant, ensuring that every precaution is taken to prevent contamination.
• Responsible for requisitioning, preparing, production, and presentation of all meals. Ensuring that the dining areas, salad, dessert, beverages, and condiments are set prior to the beginning of each meal, and ensuring sanitation standards and personal hygiene are maintained at all times.
• Provisions management, including ordering and returning unused food items to the bulk storeroom, properly stored and labeled.

Knowledge and Critical Skills/Expertise

• Knowledge of health code, proper food handling, preparation, cooking and storage temperatures, and safety procedures for conduct in the galley.
• Communication and writing skills required.
• Strong interpersonal/team skills and the proven ability to often deal with situations where immediate low-level satisfactory resolution of issues must be achieved.
• Proficient user of computer systems, with the ability to utilize MS software applications in a Windows environment.
• Imperative to this position, the successful candidate must possess excellent interpersonal skills, effective written and verbal communication skills, and a positive management style that builds trust with clients and crew members.

Requirements

• Merchant Mariners Credential (MMC).
• USCG rating as an Ordinary Seaman or Able Bodied Seaman with STCW-95 endorsement including Basic Safety Training.
• Valid Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC).
• Valid Driver License.
• U.S. Citizenship and U.S. Valid Passport.
• Rotational Schedule: 30-60 days on and off depending on the job. Work shifts are 6/6/6/6 hours on and off throughout the day.
• Specialized experience: 2 years of Chef/Cook experience with shipboard experience.
• Successfully completed MSC Food Service Management System (FSM).
• Current Serv-Safe Certification.
• Or, a current certification as an Executive Chef or higher from the American Culinary Federation.
• Or, Graduate of an accredited commercial academy/school, and has completed training in nutrition, and is Serv-Safe Manager certified.

Environmental Conditions

• Cramped; confined spaces.
• May work in fog; dark; and other visibility limiting conditions.
• May be exposed to fuels; solvents; cleaners; dust; fumes; smoke; and gases.
• Will work on vessels in adverse weather conditions.
• Irregular working hours.
• Vibrations from vessel engines and Arctic marine environment including low temperatures, high wind, icing, plenty of moisture, and wave action.
• Frequent hazards include hypothermia; pinch points; sprains; strains; slips; falls; concussive impacts; and lifting injuries.

Physical Demands

• Employee must be able to write in English; read in English; calculate; have estimation skills; possess good verbal presentation and be able to communicate using the radio; speaker; or electronic communication by using the English language.
• Repetitive and prolonged postures involving standing; sitting; twisting; squatting; kneeling; stooping and reaching to full range from above the head to the deck.
• Employee must have the ability to move extremities and spine through full physiological range of motion that will permit the employee to work in a variety of postures.
• Employee must have good dexterity and frequently use one and two hands throughout the work period for grasping and fingering while using controls of the vessel; hand tools and performing other activities requiring good dexterity.
• Employee must have sufficient cardiorespiratory fitness to occasionally perform medium-heavy physical labor involving the ability to sit and/or stand for 6 hour shifts; walk for prolonged periods; handle various materials and tools; climb ladders; stairwells; and pushknees while working in inclement weather.
• Must be able to lift at least 65 lbs. from floor to knuckles level, waist level, shoulder level, and crown level on a daily basis.

UIC IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), persons unable to complete an online application should contact UIC HR for assistance. All employees must pass Non-DOT pre-employment drug screening and follow all UIC Non-DOT Drug and Alcohol Testing Program guidelines and requirements. If working on a DOT project, employees must pass a DOT pre-employment drug screening and follow all DOT Drug and Alcohol Testing Program requirements. Authorized Driver Requirement: Employee must have a valid driver's license and three (3) year clean driving record. UIC considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, physical or mental disability, family responsibility, marital status, sexual orientation, political affiliation, veteran's status or any other legal protected status. Pursuant to The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act 43 U.S.C. Sec. 1601 et seq., and federal contractual requirements, Ukpeagvik Inupiat Corporation, may legally grant certain preference in employment opportunities to UIC Shareholders and their Descendants. EOE/AA/M/F/D/V