Line Cook I - Institutional Kitchen

bci; Ketchikan (AK); On-site; USD 37,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

BCI is seeking a Cook I to join our large institutional kitchen team in Alaska. You will prepare meals from standardized recipes, follow SOPs, and ensure quality, safety, and presentation across all dishes.

The ideal candidate has cook/baker experience in large kitchens or military settings, plus ServSafe or food-handling training. Strong customer service and solid work ethics are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook/baker in large institutional kitchens or military setting.
• ServSafe certification or food handling/sanitation training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals using recipe cards and SOP, using standard kitchen tools.
• Coordinate food timing with meal serving hours to maintain quality.
• Utilize progressive cooking techniques to prepare all meals.
• Operate kitchen equipment such as stove, oven, microwave, and fridge.
• Set up steam tables and serve food or ensure proper serving.
• Ensure sanitation, personal hygiene and health standards.
• Store and date-mark food, monitor portions and waste.

Skills

Customer service

Work ethic

Time management

Communication

Education

ServSafe certification

Food handling certificate

Tools

Stove

Oven

Microwave

Refrigerator

Job description

BCI is seeking a Cook I to join our large institutional kitchen team in Alaska. You will prepare meals from standardized recipes, follow SOPs, and ensure quality, safety, and presentation across all dishes.

The ideal candidate has cook/baker experience in large kitchens or military settings, plus ServSafe or food-handling training. Strong customer service and solid work ethics are essential.