Remote Camp Kitchen Supervisor & Culinary Lead

NMS; Alaska; On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

NMS in Alaska is seeking a Remote Cook for a remote camp to oversee daily preparation, production, stocking and presentation of a variety of foods, including breakfast, entrees, salads, and pantry items. The role requires supervising a team of 30+ staff, ensuring safety, sanitation, and high quality food production, and coordinating with supervisors on supplies and menus.

Candidates must have five years of experience in high-volume cooking and an Alaska Food Workers Card or ServSafe

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• At least five (5) years of directly related restaurant cooking experience which demonstrates a working knowledge of high volume food production, food service production, food service positions, equipment, and supervisory techniques.
• Candidates must have the ability to instruct and train others as well as the ability to handle multiple tasks occurring at the same time.
• Must have or obtain an Alaska Food Workers Card and/or ServSafe Certification upon hire.
• Must pass all pre-employment contract requirements which may include but are not limited to: background check and UA drug test.
• 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.
• Contract requires employees to speak, understand, read and write English.
• Must meet and adhere to all safety guidelines and regulations set forth by the company and client.

Responsibilities

• Performs all main line food production duties with specific items determined by assigned shift.
• Reviews the needs of the day with assigned supervisor(s), completes production sheets, reviews maintenance reports, and verifies supply needs and availability.
• Assists assigned supervisors with menu and recipe development.
• Monitors, replenishes all salad bar and pantry production items using proper rotation procedures.
• Cooks such food items as breakfast, lunch or dinner foods, coffee, drinks, tray items, sandwiches, salad dressings, meat items, cheese or vegetable trays, salad bar items, etc.
• Prepares, places, presents, and restocks such items as bulk/fresh vegetables, salads, relish trays, meats, sauces, cheeses or salad dressings, etc.
• 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 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, of 30 or more employees engaged in providing a variety of industrial housekeeping and janitorial services and projects in a safe, efficient, and cost-effective manner.
• Is 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.

Skills

Leadership

Training others

Multitasking

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

NMS in Alaska is seeking a Remote Cook for a remote camp to oversee daily preparation, production, stocking and presentation of a variety of foods, including breakfast, entrees, salads, and pantry items. The role requires supervising a team of 30+ staff, ensuring safety, sanitation, and high quality food production, and coordinating with supervisors on supplies and menus.

Candidates must have five years of experience in high-volume cooking and an Alaska Food Workers Card or ServSafe