Head Cook

Native Village of Afognak; Kodiak (AK); Remote; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A temporary, full-time Head Cook position is available at Dig Afognak Camp. The role involves managing kitchen operations, planning meals, and supervising staff while ensuring compliance with health standards. Ideal candidates will have experience in rural cooking and strong communication skills, with an emphasis on teamwork and cultural sensitivity.

Benefits

Room and board provided while onsite

Qualifications

• Experience cooking in rural camp environments and for large groups preferred.
• Ability to work well with others and sensitivity to community cultural values.
• Supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan meals and order groceries within budget.
• Ensure kitchen staff follow DEC guidelines.
• Provide supervision to assigned interns.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Cultural Sensitivity

Job description

Job Summary: Manage kitchen operations within the established budget, to provide scheduled meals to guests, participants, and staff of Dig Afognak. Maintain kitchen and cooking supplies in compliance with health and safety standards.This is a temporary, full-time position that is supervised by the Camp Manager. The Head Cook supervises the Assistant Cook and Camp Interns assigned to the kitchen.All camp employees work to ensure that Elders, participants, and other guests leave Dig Afognak with a renewed sense of their environment, our Alutiiq culture, and self-esteem. All camp employees are expected to work as a team with all Dig Afognak and Native Village of Afognak staff members. Child-sensitive background check will be conducted by NVA staff.Dig Afognak Camp staff are paid a daily rate for days worked. Temporary staff are not eligible for benefits offered through NVA. Room and board will be provided while onsite at the camp, though staff are required to secure their own lodging and food in Kodiak. The season schedule is set in advance of the start date.

Job Location: Remote Dig Afognak Camp Site with limited amenities

Responsibilities:Plan meals and order groceries and supplies within budget parameters.Provide healthy scheduled meals to camp attendees and staff.Ensure all kitchen staff follow stated Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) guidelines.Ensure the kitchen and cooking supplies are maintained according to DEC regulations.Assist with timely striking and setting up camp (early to mid-June).Maintain menu and meal count logs.Participate in camp activities and/or youth chaperone as needed.Provide supervision to assigned interns.Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Minimum Requirements:Comply with NVA policies and procedures.Must be aware of the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) requirementsMust be at least 21 years of age.Experience cooking in rural camp environments and for large groups, preferred.Must be able to get a current Food Handlers permit by June 15th.Must possess the ability to work well with others, be sensitive to community cultural values, and have strong communication skills.Supervisory experience preferred.Must work as scheduled, with days off scheduled according to the camp schedule.May be required to lift over 50lbs.

NVA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. PREFERENCE IS EXTENDED TO QUALIFIED AMERICAN INDIAN/ALASKA NATIVE INDIVIDUALS FOR APPOINTEMENTS TO ALL POSITIONS ON THE STAFF (PUBLIC LAW 93-638 INDIAN SELF-DETERMINATION AND EDUCATION ASSISTANCE ACT, INDIAN PREFERENCE ACT, AND THE CIVIL RIGHTS ACT, 1968)