Restaurant Cook - Nullagvik Hotel

NMS; Kotzebue (AK); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

NMS in Kotzebue, Alaska, is seeking a Hotel Cook responsible for the preparation, production, and presentation of a variety of foods in a hotel restaurant environment.

You will follow production sheets, review daily needs with supervisors, assist with menu development, supervise staff, and ensure proper sanitation and safety. English fluency and a high school diploma are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Must be fluent in speaking, reading, and writing English.
• Two or more years of directly related vocational training or experience preferred.
• Certain position(s) require a valid Driver’s License and an acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, produce, and present a variety of foods according to recipes and production sheets.
• Review the day's needs with supervisors and complete production sheets.
• Assist in menu and recipe development and supervise food service personnel.
• Ensure sanitation and proper storage, maintain equipment, and stocking.
• Ensure shifts transition smoothly and supervise/train staff.

Skills

Food preparation

English proficiency

Team supervision

Safety procedures

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Deltek Costpoint

Job description

Job Description

The Hotel Cook position is responsible for the preparation, production, and presentation of a variety of foods, completion of production sheets and with other associated food service activities.

The Hotel Cook position is responsible for the preparation, production, and presentation of a variety of foods, completion of production sheets and with other associated food service activities.

Responsibilities

• Properly, safely and efficiently prepare food products while following standard food-handling procedures.
• Performs all main line food production duties with specific items determined by assigned shift.
• Review 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.
• 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.
• Arranges for kitchen helpers/assistants to complete smaller item preparation.
• Verifies and oversees food serving lines, areas, bars, etc., making sure they are properly stocked, set up, and cleaned.
• Ensure work areas are properly cleaned and organized prior to the end of every shift, providing a seamless transition to the next shift or rotation.
• Using a working knowledge of all general food service area personnel, this position “fills in” for any one of these positions at a moment’s notice.
• 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.
• Has ability to recognize and use proper PPE for the job tasks.
• Assist in the supervision and training of food service personnel.
• Adhere to all safety policies, requirements and training.
• Other duties that are pertinent to the department or unit’s success also may be assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Food Handler card, or Alaska Food Workers card within 30 days of employment.
• Must be fluent in speaking, reading, and writing English.
• Preferred Qualifications
• Preference given to candidates with Deltek Costpoint experience.
• Preference given to candidates with lodging industry experience.
• At least two (2) years of directly related vocational training (candidates without such training need two additional years of related experience), preferred.
• At least three (3) years of directly related food preparation experience, preferred.
• Certain position(s) require a valid Driver’s License and an acceptable driving record for the past three (3) years to be eligible under NMS’ vehicle insurance policy.

Working Conditions And Physical Requirements

• Weather: Indoors
• Noise level: Moderate
• Office conditions: Pace of work environment: Medium
• Customer Interaction: High
• Description of environment: Hotel restaurant
• Constantly required to stand; frequently required to walk; occasionally required to lift, pull and push.
• Physical requirements: Occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Travel: None