Job Information
Denali Universal Services (DUS) Food Service Worker (Kitchen Helper): North Slope in North Slope, Alaska
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)
12 hour shifts in a remote camp on the North Slope
Lodging and food provided at the job site
Point of Hire: Anchorage, AK
Required Drug Screening
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Must be at least 18 years of age
High school diploma or equivalent
Previous kitchen experience
State of Alaska Food Worker Card or able to obtain
Able to proficiently speak, read, understand and write English
Maturity of judgement and behavior.
Safety and customer service oriented.
Must be able to work in a busy kitchen environment with a positive and team-oriented attitude.
Must be able to pass the Company’s pre-employment screening process, including drug screen, criminal background investigation, and a post-offer physical/functional capacity evaluation.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Training and application in prevention of food borne illness, HACCP, sanitation and personal hygiene
Previous experience in camps and/or related area experience.
Strong work ethic.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Wash and clean dishes, pots, pans, and other kitchen equipment.
Perform preparation duties such as rinsing, peeling, slicing, and dicing fruit and vegetables.
Assist with wrapping, date-labeling, and storing food items.
Clean and organize work areas, equipment, utensils, and service stations.
Follow guidelines to ensure correct serving temperatures.
Operate a variety of kitchen utensils to weigh, measure, mix, wash, peel, cut, grind, stir, strain, etc.
Assist in the preparation of hot and/or cold foods as directed.
Inspect workstations for compliance with service standards.
Set up stations with entrées, soups, salads, breads, condiments, other food products, as needed.
Serve and replenish food from counters and steam tables and break down stations at the end of meal periods.
Provide general stocking duties.
Engage in courteous interactions with customers in the serving and dining areas.
Escalate customer concerns and complaints to management.
Comply with relevant safety, hygiene, and service standards and procedures at all times.
Work safely and maintain a safe work environment for all employees and customers.
Demonstrates commitment to teamwork and
Adhere to company’s uniform/attire requirements.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
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: Understands, 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 other benefit options. 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. Must be 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. Candidate 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
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)