Job Description
The Remote Cook is responsible for the daily preparation, production, stocking, and presentation of a variety of foods, including breakfast, entrees/soups, salads, salad bar accompaniments, and pantry production. Duties include maintaining serving line levels, cleaning and sanitizing preparation areas and equipment, and baking. 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.
- 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 and replenishes all salad bar and pantry production items using proper rotation procedures.
- 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, places, presents, and restocks items such as bulk/fresh vegetables, salads, relish trays, meats, sauces, cheeses or salad dressings.
- Uses various food preparation procedures and equipment, including cutting instruments.
- 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.
- Cleans and sanitizes preparation areas, salad bar area, workstation, or associated equipment.
- Cleans various food service and preparation equipment storage areas.
- Verifies and oversees food serving lines, ensuring they are properly stocked, set up, and cleaned.
- Removes garbage from assigned areas and sets up or breaks down tables, snack bars, and serving lines.
- 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.
- Supervises an assigned staff of 30 or more employees engaged in providing industrial housekeeping and janitorial services.
- Responsible for quantity and quality control in food production and overall sanitation of assigned areas.
- Assists in the supervision and training of food service personnel.
- Observes and instructs others on proper rotation procedures 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 met.
- This position is responsible for the supervision of staff.
- Other pertinent duties may be assigned.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
- At least three (3) years of directly related restaurant cooking experience demonstrating a working knowledge of high volume food production and supervisory techniques.
- Ability to instruct and train others, handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Must have or obtain an Alaska Food Workers Card and/or ServSafe Certification upon hire.
- Must pass all pre-employment contract requirements including drug test, physical, and fit for duty assessment.
- Must cooperate and work as part of a team with fellow employees, customers, and clients.
- Must make decisions with little to no supervision.
- Must be able to be on your feet for 12 hours per shift.
- Must live in dormitory style settings and meet cleanliness requirements of the remote camp.
- Contract requires employees to speak, understand, read, and write English.
- Must adhere to all safety guidelines and regulations set forth by the company and client.
- CANDIDATES RESIDING OUTSIDE ANCHORAGE AREA: For pre-employment testing, Anchorage will be considered the point of hire. Employees are responsible for travel expenses related to pre-employment tasks.
- Working Conditions and Physical Requirements: Indoor/Outdoor. Frequently exposed to arctic conditions. Noise level: Moderate to Loud. Must constantly stand, walk, climb, push, pull, use hands and arms, stoop, kneel, and crouch.
- Physical requirements: Fit For Duty Test, lift 50 lbs. from floor to knuckle, waist, shoulders, carry 20 lbs. for a minimum distance of 20 feet, push horizontally with a peak force of 50 f-lbs., perform alternate cross over toe touches, squat, kneel, climb stairs while carrying weight.
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.
Equal Opportunity Employer: NANA Regional Corporation, Inc. and its subsidiaries are equal employment opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, disability, veteran protected status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Accommodation Requests for Job Seekers with a Disability: If you require accessibility assistance or accommodation for any part of the employment process, contact us at recruiting@nana.com or 1-800-478-2000.
Location: US-AK-North Slope/Prudhoe Bay
Job ID: 2025-16195
NMS Division: NMS Camp Services
Work Type: Remote Rotational
Work Location: North Slope/Prudhoe Bay