[Hiring] Cook @NMS

Role Description

The Remote Cook is responsible for the daily preparation, production, stocking, and presentation of a variety of foods, including breakfast, entrees/soups, salads, and pantry production. 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.
• Reviews 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.
• Monitors and replenishes all salad bar and pantry production items using proper rotation procedures.
• 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, places, presents, and restocks items such as bulk/fresh vegetables, salads, relish trays, meats, sauces, cheeses, or salad dressings.
• 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 appropriate.
• Cleans and sanitizes preparation areas, salad bar area, workstation, or associated equipment.
• Cleans various food service and food preparation equipment storage areas.
• Verifies and oversees food serving lines, areas, bars, ensuring 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 of 30 or more employees engaged in providing a variety of industrial housekeeping and janitorial services.
• 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 proper rotation procedures 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 pertinent to the department or unit’s success may also be assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• At least two (2) years of work experience in a commercial kitchen or documented vocational training.
• Must have or obtain an Alaska Food Workers Card and/or ServSafe Certification upon hire.
• Must pass all pre-employment contract requirements, including drug test, physical and fit for duty assessment, and hearing test.
• Must be able to cooperate and work as part of a team.
• 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.
• Must be able to live in dormitory style settings and meet cleanliness requirements of the remote camp.
• Contract requires employees to speak, understand, read, and write English.
• Must meet and adhere to all safety guidelines and regulations set forth by the company and client.

Requirements

• Candidates residing in Alaska & the Lower 48 for any contract: Anchorage will be considered the point of hire.
• Employees are responsible for travel expenses related to pre-employment tasks in Anchorage, AK.
• Candidates residing in Alaska for Alyeska Contract: pre-employment testing will be scheduled near the candidate’s area of residence.
• All employees are responsible for expenses related to reporting to point of hire for scheduled trips paid for by the company.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

• Weather: Indoor/Outdoor, frequently exposed to arctic conditions.
• Noise level: Moderate to Loud.
• Description of environment: 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.
• Squat Test: Functionally squat x 5.
• Kneel: Kneel on one knee and stand, repeat alternate kneeling sequence x 5 for each knee.
• Stairs: Climb up and down 10 steps x 4 for a total of 40 steps.
• Stairs & Carry: Climb up and down 10 steps x 2 while carrying 30 lbs. in one hand.

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.

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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, national origin, disability, veteran protected status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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