Food Service Worker - North Slope, United States - Denali Universal Services

Description

JOB SUMMARY

Under the supervision of the Head Cook, the employee is responsible for preparing food as instructed, washing pots, pans and dishes, stocking, cleaning, assisting staff in kitchen area and other duties as assigned.

Rotational Schedule: 2 weeks on/2 weeks off OR 3 weeks on/ 3 weeks off (depending on camp site)

• Pay: $1,200-$1,700 per week
• Lodging and food provided at the job site
• Travel to/from Anchorage to the Slope

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Current State of Alaska Food Worker Card
• Able to proficiently speak, read, understand and write English
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen and physical requirements
• Must meet criminal history and background requirements

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• One year of previous kitchen experience
• Training and application in prevention of food borne illness, HACCP, sanitation and personal hygiene
• Previous experience in camps and/or related area experience

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Clean and sanitize dishes, pots, pans, and equipment
• Clean as assigned following proper procedures
• Unload supplies and small equipment from storeroom area and pot area
• Review production sheet assignment, and secure HACCP approved, standardized recipes for assigned food items
• Prepare correct number of food portions as assigned by the cook, using HACCP written standardized recipes and appropriate HACCP guidelines
• Utilize proper equipment and utensils
• Take corrective action if temperatures of food items are not achieved correctly
• Prepare and portion resident snacks and nourishments according to instructions and regulatory guidelines
• Replenish tray line food as needed
• Promote, establish and maintain a safe work environment for all employees and clients
• Set up dining room
• Provide quality customer service
• Ability to work in a constant state of alertness in a safe manner
• Willingness to perform other duties as required
• Willingness to work at various locations as required

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Commitment to Excellence: Identifies what needs to be completed and takes action to achieve a standard of excellence beyond job expectations
• Corporate Values: Understand, embraces, and integrates DUS corporate values into everyday duties and responsibilities
• Safety and Security: Promotes a safe work environment for co-workers and customers
• Customer Service: Identifies and responds to current and future client needs by providing excellent service to internal and external customers
• Teamwork: Resourceful team player that builds, strengthens, and maintains collaborative relationships with others inside and outside the organization

JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES

• Dependability: Consistently adheres to operational standards, ensures smooth operations and positive customer experiences, builds a productive workplace, is reliable and improves team morale
• Independence: Works with little or no supervision
• Time Management: Manages time effectively when accomplishing tasks, projects, and goals

BENEFITS

Full-time regular employees have the opportunity to enroll in health insurance, life insurance, 401k Retirement Plan and short-term disability insurance.

Full-time regular employees are provided access to our employee assistance program.


WORKING ENVIRONMENT

The employee will be required to live and work in a remote and confined workspace for extended periods of time and exposure to work assignments consisting of twelve-hour days and able to work day or night shifts as required.

The majority of the work is performed in a remote setting with a wide variety of people in differing functions, personalities and abilities.

There may be a lack of immediate access to critical medical services as well as urban community services.


PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The employee's work requires routine walking, standing, bending and carrying items weighing up to 50 pounds. Applicant will be required to successfully complete a post-offer pre-hire physical and Functional Capacity Exam.


REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

It is Denali Universal Services' business philosophy and practice to provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Denali Universal Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer