Sand Point: Dining Hall - Lead I

Trident-Seafood; Sand Point (AK); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Trident Seafoods in Alaska is seeking a Dining Hall Lead I to assist the Head Cook with coordinating food preparation and serving buffet-style meals for employees and crew, while upholding safety and quality standards.

You will perform prep tasks, kitchen cleaning, inventory counts, and learn multiple galley roles. Effective 1 December 2024, a per-day housing co-pay applies when eight hours of work are offered, with mandatory training and compliance with Environmental and Safety policies.

Qualifications

• Food Handler's card required within 30 days of employment
• Has worked in a Key position at a Trident location for 2-3 years
• Previous experience in food service preferred
• HS Diploma or equivalent

Responsibilities

• Food preparation under the guidance of Head Cook.
• Demonstrate flexibility and learn different roles in the galley.
• Food prep, cleaning, dishwashing, baking, restocking, inventory counts.
• Performs routine deep cleaning of cooking area.
• Washes dishes and cookware, cleans tables and floors, empties trash.
• Maintains a clean working environment.
• Acquire knowledge of Environmental and Safety Policies by completing required training.

Skills

Food service experience

Safety-conscious

Flexible learner

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Food service certification (preferred)

Job description

Overview

Trident Seafoods is North America’s largest vertically integrated seafood company—partnering with fishermen, employees, and communities to responsibly harvest, process, and share wild Alaska seafood with the world. With deep roots in Alaska and operating across the globe, Trident is a privately held company headquartered in Seattle, committed to nourishing the world while upholding the highest standards for safety, sustainability, and excellence.

At Trident Seafoods, we work together for something bigger than ourselves. From nourishing the world with the best protein on earth to protecting our oceans, serving our fishermen, and supporting communities in Alaska and beyond, here, you’ll find a values-driven culture where your growth matters, your work has purpose and your contributions are recognized and appreciated—because at Trident, we believe meaningful work connects us all.

Responsibilities

Summary: Dining Hall lead assists Head Cook in coordination of food preparation and helps cook buffet style meals for employees/crew/customers by performing the following duties:

Note: Effective 1 December 2024, Dining Hall Lead I residing in Trident housing will be subject to a co-pay of $15 per day for room and board, for each day that at least 8 hours of work is offered.

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for food preparation under the guidance of Head Cook.
• Must demonstrate the ability to be flexible and to learn the different roles in the galley under the supervision of the Cook (Head Cook).
• Food prep, cleaning, dishwashing, baking, restocking, inventory counts.
• Performs routine deep cleaning of cooking area.
• Washes dishes and cookware, cleans tables and floors, empties trash.
• Maintains a clean working environment.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Performs other similar or related duties as requested or assigned.
• Acquire knowledge of Trident’s Environmental and Safety Policies by completing required training programs and performing designated work activities in accordance with training and procedures/work instructions.
• Notify designated personnel of any environmental and safety incidents, or risks not previously documented, in accordance with Environmental Awareness and or Safety training.

Employees working in Alaska are advised to have medical insurance coverage which is valid in the State of Alaska.

Trident Seafoods offers a comprehensive and quality benefits package. More information can be found athttps://www.tridentseafoods.com/benefits.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Food Handler’s card; required within 30 days of employment
• Has worked in a Key position at a Trident location for a minimum of 2-3 years

Preferred Qualifications:

• One year certificate from college or technical school; or three to six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Previous experience food service industry preferred
• HS Diploma or equivalent (or degree, etc.)

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms.

The employee is frequently required to climb or balance.

The employee is occasionally required to sit; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear.

The employee moves objects

• regularly up to 10 pounds
• frequently up to 25 pounds

Specific vision abilities required by this job include distance vision, peripheral vision and depth perception

Work Environment: This position works in the kitchen where food is prepared and served. This role is subject to standing for long periods of time and must be able to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment. The noise level in the work environment can be moderately loud.

Kitchens are usually crowded and filled with potential dangers, such as hot ovens or slippery floors. Kitchen staff must reduce risk by proper PPE. Gloves, long-sleeve shirts, aprons, and non-slip shoes to reduce the hazards of slips, falls, cuts, and burns.

Additional Information

This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship, including F-1 STEM-OPT authorization.

Stay connected with Trident Seafoods online at www.tridentseafoods.com and follow us on Facebook, X, Instagram, Pinterest, YouTube or LinkedIn Trident Seafoods provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Trident Seafoods and its subsidiaries have adopted a drug-free workplace policy. Working under the influence of Drugs or Alcohol is not permitted.Employment with Trident Seafoods is contingent upon the candidate maintaining valid immigration status and work authorization throughout employment, with or without immigration sponsorship by the company.