Restaurant Cook - Nullagvik Hotel Kotzebue, AK Posted today

NANA Regional Corporation; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

NANA Regional Corporation is seeking a Hotel Cook in Kotzebue, AK to prepare, produce and present a variety of foods and complete production sheets. You will work under supervision to ensure safety, quality, and timely service in a hotel restaurant environment.

The role requires English fluency, FDA-compliant handling, and relevant experience. LODGING industry experience and Deltek Costpoint are preferred; shift flexibility and possible on-call duties apply.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Food Handler card within 30 days of employment.
• Must be fluent in speaking, reading, and writing English.
• Deltek Costpoint experience preferred.
• Lodging industry experience preferred.
• At least two years of related vocational training; more if lacking training.
• At least three years of related food preparation experience.
• Some positions require a valid Driver’s License and clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Properly, safely and efficiently prepare food products while following standard food-handling procedures.
• Perform main line food production duties as assigned.
• Review daily needs with supervisors and complete production sheets.
• Assist supervisors with menu and recipe development.
• Ensure quantity, quality, and sanitation in food production.
• Assist in supervision and training of food service personnel.
• Arrange kitchen helpers for smaller item preparation.
• Oversee food serving lines; ensure stock and cleanliness.
• Maintain sanitation and proper organization of work areas.
• Fill in for other food service roles as needed.
• Observe rotation procedures for produce and dairy.
• Maintain equipment and storage areas per sanitation and safety procedures.
• Use proper PPE for tasks.

Skills

Fluent English

Safety oriented

Education

High school diploma or GED

Vocational training (2 years)

Food Handler card within 30 days

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.

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

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 (including pregnancy, gender-identity and sexual orientation), age, disability, genetic information, veteran protected status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. NANA grants employment preference to shareholder of NANA, their spouses and descendants to the extent allowed by law.

Accommodation Requests for Job Seekers with a Disability.

If you are a job seeker with a disability and require accessibility assistance or an accommodation for any part of the employment process, contact us at [e-mail] or 1-800-478-2000.

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US-AK-Kotzebue

Job ID

2026-25656

NMS Division

NMS FFM

Work Type

On-Site

Work Location

Kotzebue

NMS is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, veteran protected status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.