Remote Breakfast Cook Rig Camp - Prudhoe Bay

NANA Regional Corporation; Alaska; Remote; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Remote Breakfast Cook to join their dynamic team in a unique camp environment. This role involves preparing and producing a wide array of delicious meals and bakery goods while ensuring high standards of food safety and quality. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in restaurant cooking and baking, along with the ability to supervise and train staff effectively. If you thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented atmosphere and are eager to make a significant impact in food service, this opportunity is perfect for you. Embrace the challenge of working in a remote setting and contribute to a mission-driven organization dedicated to excellence.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of cooking/baking experience in high-volume settings.
• Must have Alaska Food Workers Card or ServSafe Certification.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook a variety of meals and bakery products.
• Supervise food service personnel and ensure quality control.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of kitchen areas.

Skills

Restaurant Cooking

Baking

Food Service Production

Supervisory Techniques

Team Collaboration

Decision Making

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate’s Degree in Culinary Arts

Tools

Food Preparation Equipment

Cutting Instruments

Job description

Job Description

The Remote Breakfast Cook position assists with the preparation, production, and presentation of a variety of foods, completion of production sheets, direction/training of food service personnel, and with other associated food service activities as well as produces a wide variety of bakery goods. All duties are to be performed in accordance with NMS’ mission, vision, and values as well as departmental policies, practices, and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Performs all main line food production duties with specific items determined by assigned shift.
• Cooks food items such as breakfast, lunch or dinner foods, coffee, drinks, tray items, sandwiches, salad dressings, meat items, cheese or vegetable trays, salad bar items, etc.
• Prepares and produces a wide variety of bakery products in a remote camp setting.
• Completes pastry preparations including mixing, baking and frying as needed.
• Assists assigned supervisors with menu and recipe development.
• Monitors, replenishes all kitchen production items using proper rotation procedures.
• Reviews the needs of the day with assigned supervisor(s), completes production sheets, reviews maintenance reports, and verifies supply needs and availability.
• Prepares, places, presents, and restocks such items as bulk/fresh vegetables, salads, relish trays, meats, sauces, cheeses or salad dressings, and bakery items.
• Prepares or utilizes production sheets to determine amounts needed for serving areas.
• Uses a variety of food preparation procedures and equipment including a wide variety of cutting instruments. Uses previously made salads and producing new salads as needed.
• Assists other personnel as needed in food production or in handling special duties.
• Serves in the service line as needed.
• Handles special food preparation or cleaning projects as required.
• Rotates food items as is appropriate to item.
• Wipes down, cleans, and sanitizes preparation areas, salad bar area, workstation, or associated equipment.
• Cleans various food service, food preparation equipment storage areas, etc., may include cleaning glass and general polishing, sweeping, wiping, or mopping of other areas or surfaces.
• Verifies and oversees food serving lines, areas, bars, etc., making sure they are properly stocked, set up, and cleaned.
• Removes garbage from assigned areas, sets up or breaks down tables, snack bars, display cases, serving lines, etc.
• Communicates with supervisors to discuss items needed for meals and backups.
• Completes menu display announcements as outlined by a supervisor.
• Handles or organizes freight on a regular basis.
• Responsible for supervision of an assigned staff, either directly or through lead personnel.
• Responsible for quantity and quality control in food production as well as overall sanitation of assigned areas.
• Assists in the supervision and training of food service personnel.
• Observes and instructs others on the proper rotation procedures to be followed for produce and dairy products.
• Maintains food production equipment and storage areas following proper sanitation, safety, and operational procedures.
• Notifies supervisor if safety and sanitation standards are not being met.
• This position is responsible for the supervision of staff.
• Other duties that are pertinent to the department or unit’s success also may be assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• At least three (3) years of directly related restaurant cooking and/or baking experience, which demonstrates a working knowledge of high-volume food and bakery production, food service production, food service positions, equipment, and supervisory techniques.
• Must have an Alaska Food Workers Card and/or ServSafe Certification or obtain upon hire.
• Must pass all pre-employment contract requirements, which may include but are not limited to: drug test, physical and fit for duty assessment and hearing test.
• Must have the ability to instruct and train others as well as the ability to handle multiple tasks occurring at the same time.
• Must be able to cooperate and work as part of a team with fellow employees, customers and clients.
• Must be able to make decisions in the moment with little to no supervision.
• Must be able to be on your feet for 12 hours per shift for the scheduled rotation.
• Must be able to live in dormitory style settings and meet cleanliness requirements of the remote camp.
• Must meet and adhere to all safety guidelines and regulations set forth by the company and client.
• Contract requires employees to speak, understand, read and write English.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree in Culinary Arts or recognized formal certified training program from a National Association. Candidates without this vocational training need an additional two (2) years’ experience in this field.
• At least two (2) years’ experience in a supervisory role in a restaurant and/or industrial kitchen setting.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

Weather: Indoor/Outdoor. Frequently exposed to arctic conditions.

Noise level: Moderate to Loud

Description of environment: This is an industrial kitchen setting located in a remote camp.

Must constantly be able to stand, walk, climb, push, pull use hands and arms, stoop, kneel and crouch.

Travel: Must be able to travel by plane and/or bus to remote camps.

Physical requirements: Fit For Duty Test

• Lift: Lift 50 lbs. from floor to knuckle x 2
• Lift: Lift 50 lbs. from floor to waist x 2
• Lift: Lift 50 lbs. from floor to shoulders x 2
• Lift: Lift 30 lbs. from floor to crown x 2
• Carry: Carry 20 lbs. with two hands for a minimum distance of 20 feet
• Push: Push horizontally with a peak force of 50 f-lbs. with two hands.
• Stoop & Twist: Perform alternate cross over toe touches x 5 each side, self-paced, continuous.
• Squat Test: Functionally squat x 5, self-paced but continuous.
• Kneel: Kneel on one knee and stand. Return to kneel on opposite knee. Repeat alternate kneeling sequence x 5 for each knee, self-paced but continuous.
• Stairs: Climb up and down 10 steps x 4 for a total of 40 steps, self-paced but continuous
• Stairs & Carry: Climb up and down 10 steps x 2 for a total of 20 steps while carrying 30 lbs. in one hand and using the other hand to grasp a railing for safety, self-paced.

NMS Core Values

Safety guides our behavior.

Honesty and integrity govern our activities.

Commitments made will be fulfilled.

All individuals are treated with dignity and respect.

The environment will be protected and sustained.