[Hiring] Breakfast Cook/Baker @NANA Management Services

Role Description

The Remote Breakfast Cook/Baker position assists with the preparation, production, and presentation of a variety of foods, completion of production sheets, direction/training of food service personnel, and with other associated food service activities as well as produces a wide variety of bakery goods. All duties are to be performed in accordance with NMS’ mission, vision, and values as well as departmental policies, practices, and procedures.

• Performs all main line food production duties with specific items determined by assigned shift.
• Cooks food items such as breakfast, lunch or dinner foods, coffee, drinks, tray items, sandwiches, salad dressings, meat items, cheese or vegetable trays, salad bar items, etc.
• Prepares and produces a wide variety of bakery products in a remote camp setting.
• Completes pastry preparations including mixing, baking and frying as needed.
• Assists assigned supervisors with menu and recipe development.
• Monitors, replenishes all kitchen production items using proper rotation procedures.
• Reviews the needs of the day with assigned supervisor(s), completes production sheets, reviews maintenance reports, and verifies supply needs and availability.
• Prepares, places, presents, and restocks such items as bulk/fresh vegetables, salads, relish trays, meats, sauces, cheeses or salad dressings, and bakery items.
• Prepares or utilizes production sheets to determine amounts needed for serving areas.
• Uses a variety of food preparation procedures and equipment including a wide variety of cutting instruments.
• Assists other personnel as needed in food production or in handling special duties.
• Serves in the service line as needed.
• Handles special food preparation or cleaning projects as required.
• Rotates food items as is appropriate to item.
• Wipes down, cleans, and sanitizes preparation areas, salad bar area, workstation, or associated equipment.
• Cleans various food service, food preparation equipment storage areas, etc., may include cleaning glass and general polishing, sweeping, wiping, or mopping of other areas or surfaces.
• Verifies and oversees food serving lines, areas, bars, etc., making sure they are properly stocked, set up, and cleaned.
• Removes garbage from assigned areas, sets up or breaks down tables, snack bars, display cases, serving lines, etc.
• Communicates with supervisors to discuss items needed for meals and backups.
• Completes menu display announcements as outlined by a supervisor.
• Handles or organizes freight on a regular basis.
• Responsible for supervision of an assigned staff, either directly or through lead personnel.
• 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.
• 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.
• Notifies supervisor if safety and sanitation standards are not being met.
• This position is responsible for the supervision of staff.
• Other duties that are pertinent to the department or unit’s success also may be assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• At least three (3) years of directly related restaurant cooking and/or baking experience, which demonstrates a working knowledge of high-volume food and bakery production, food service production, food service positions, equipment, and supervisory techniques.
• Must have an Alaska Food Workers Card and/or ServSafe Certification or obtain upon hire.
• Must pass all pre-employment contract requirements, which may include but are not limited to: drug test, physical and fit for duty assessment and hearing test. Applicants not located near a testing facility are responsible for paying for travel to the nearest testing facility.
• Must have the ability to instruct and train others as well as the ability to handle multiple tasks occurring at the same time.
• Must be able to cooperate and work as part of a team with fellow employees, customers and clients.
• Must be able to make decisions in the moment with little to no supervision.
• Must be able to be on your feet for 12 hours per shift for the scheduled rotation.
• Must be able to live in dormitory style settings and meet cleanliness requirements of the remote camp.
• Must meet and adhere to all safety guidelines and regulations set forth by the company and client.
• Contract requires employees to speak, understand, read and write English.

Requirements

• Preferred: Associate’s Degree in Culinary Arts or recognized formal certified training program from a National Association. Candidates without this vocational training need an additional two (2) years’ experience in this field.
• At least two (2) years’ experience in a supervisory role in a restaurant and/or industrial kitchen setting.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

• Weather: Indoor/Outdoor. Frequently exposed to arctic conditions.
• Noise level: Moderate to Loud.
• Description of environment: This is an industrial kitchen setting located in a remote camp.
• Must constantly be able to stand, walk, climb, push, pull use hands and arms, stoop, kneel and crouch.
• Travel: Must be able to travel by plane and/or bus to remote camps.
• Physical requirements: Fit For Duty Test.
• Lift: Lift 50 lbs. from floor to knuckle x 2.
• Lift: Lift 50 lbs. from floor to waist x 2.
• Lift: Lift 50 lbs. from floor to shoulders x 2.
• Lift: Lift 30 lbs. from floor to crown x 2.
• Carry: Carry 20 lbs. with two hands for a minimum distance of 20 feet.
• Push: Push horizontally with a peak force of 50 f-lbs. with two hands.
• Stoop & Twist: Perform alternate cross over toe touches x 5 each side, self-paced, continuous.
• Squat Test: Functionally squat x 5, self-paced but continuous.
• Kneel: Kneel on one knee and stand. Return to kneel on opposite knee. Repeat alternate kneeling sequence x 5 for each knee, self-paced but continuous.
• Stairs: Climb up and down 10 steps x 4 for a total of 40 steps, self-paced but continuous.
• Stairs & Carry: Climb up and down 10 steps x 2 for a total of 20 steps while carrying 30 lbs. in one hand and using the other hand to grasp a railing for safety, self-paced.
• Allow a 30 second rest period after climbing up and down 10 steps while carrying.

NMS Core Values

• Safety guides our behavior.
• Honesty and integrity govern our activities.
• Commitments made will be fulfilled.
• All individuals are treated with dignity and respect.
• The environment will be protected and sustained.