Remote Breakfast Cook Rig Camp - Wolverine - Prudhoe Bay

NANA Regional Corporation; Prudhoe Bay (AK); Remote; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in remote food services is seeking a Remote Breakfast Cook to prepare a variety of foods in challenging Arctic conditions. This role entails supervising food service staff, maintaining cleanliness, and ensuring food quality while adhering to all safety guidelines. The ideal candidate will have extensive culinary experience, preferably with supervisory skills, and must be able to thrive in a team-based environment.

Qualifications

• Three years of restaurant cooking/baking experience required.
• Ability to work long hours (12-hour shifts).
• Must speak/write/read English fluently.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, produce, and present a variety of foods in a remote setting.
• Train food service personnel and manage kitchen supplies.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation in food production areas.

Skills

Cooking

Baking

Teamwork

Training

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate’s Degree in Culinary Arts

Job description

Job Description

The Remote Breakfast Cook position involves preparing, producing, and presenting a variety of foods, completing production sheets, training food service personnel, and other related activities. The role also includes baking a wide range of bakery goods. All duties must align with NMS’s mission, vision, values, and departmental policies.

Responsibilities

• Perform main line food production duties based on assigned shift.
• Cook breakfast, lunch, dinner items, beverages, sandwiches, salads, and other menu items.
• Prepare a variety of bakery products in a remote camp setting.
• Handle pastry preparations including mixing, baking, and frying.
• Assist supervisors with menu and recipe development.
• Monitor and replenish kitchen supplies using proper rotation.
• Coordinate with supervisors on daily needs, complete production sheets, and verify supplies.
• Prepare and restock items like vegetables, salads, meats, sauces, cheeses, and baked goods.
• Use production sheets to determine quantities needed for service areas.
• Utilize various food prep equipment and procedures, including cutting instruments.
• Assist team members with food production and special duties.
• Serve in the service line as needed.
• Handle special food prep or cleaning projects.
• Ensure proper rotation of food items.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of preparation and service areas.
• Oversee food service areas to ensure proper stocking and setup.
• Manage waste removal and setup/breakdown of service areas.
• Communicate with supervisors regarding meal needs and backups.
• Complete menu display announcements as directed.
• Organize freight shipments regularly.
• Supervise assigned staff directly or through lead personnel.
• Maintain quality and sanitation standards in food production and areas.
• Train and observe staff on rotation procedures for produce and dairy.
• Maintain equipment and storage areas following safety and sanitation protocols.
• Report safety or sanitation issues to supervisors.
• Perform other relevant duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum three years of restaurant cooking/baking experience, with knowledge of high-volume production and supervisory techniques.
• Alaska Food Workers Card and/or ServSafe Certification (or ability to obtain upon hire).
• Pass pre-employment requirements including drug testing, physical, and hearing assessments.
• Ability to instruct, train, multitask, and work as part of a team.
• Ability to make decisions independently.
• Stand for 12 hours per shift.
• Live in dormitory-style accommodations and meet cleanliness standards.
• Adhere to all safety guidelines and speak/write/read English fluently.

Preferred:

• Associate’s Degree in Culinary Arts or certified training from a recognized program.
• Two years of supervisory experience in a restaurant or industrial kitchen.

Note for Out-of-Area Candidates: Travel expenses to Anchorage for pre-employment testing are the responsibility of the employee. Remote location travel expenses are also borne by the employee.

Working Conditions include indoor/outdoor environments, often in arctic conditions, with moderate to loud noise levels. Must be physically capable of standing, walking, lifting, pushing, pulling, and performing physical tests as specified.

NMS Core Values

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