[Hiring] Hotel Cook, Level 1 @NANA Management Services

Role Description

The Rotational Hotel Cook, Level 1, position is responsible for the preparation, production, and presentation of a variety of foods, completion of production sheets, and other associated food service activities. This is a rotational position in Bethel, AK supporting the Qavartarvik Customer Lodge. The rotation schedule will be 4 weeks on and 4 weeks off. Lodging and three meals per day provided. The point of hire origins are Anchorage, AK and the YKHC Service Area.

• Properly, safely, and efficiently prepare food products while following standard food-handling procedures.
• Perform all main line food production duties with specific items determined by assigned shift.
• Review the needs of the day with assigned supervisor(s), complete production sheets, review maintenance reports, and verify supply needs and availability.
• Assist assigned supervisors with menu and recipe development.
• Responsible for quantity and quality control in food production as well as overall sanitation of assigned areas.
• Assist in the supervision and training of food service personnel.
• Arrange for kitchen helpers/assistants to complete smaller item preparation.
• Verify and oversee food serving lines, areas, etc., ensuring they are properly stocked, set up, and cleaned.
• Ensure work areas are thoroughly cleaned and organized prior to the end of every shift, providing a seamless transition to the next shift or rotation.
• Fill in for any general food service area personnel at a moment’s notice.
• Observe and instruct others on the proper rotation procedures for produce and dairy products.
• Maintain food production equipment and storage areas following proper sanitation, safety, and operational procedures.
• Recognize and use proper PPE for job tasks.
• Adhere to all safety policies, requirements, and training.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• At least three (3) years of related food preparation experience.
• Experience in batch cooking.
• Cleaning and maintaining food service equipment.
• Food Handler card, Alaska Food Workers card, or ServSafe certification within 30 days of employment.
• This contract requires a pre-hire flu shot to be administered and annually thereafter.
• Must be fluent in speaking, reading, and writing English.

Preferred Qualifications

• Preference given to candidates with lodging industry experience.
• At least two (2) years of directly related vocational training (candidates without such training need two additional years of related experience), preferred.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

• Weather: Indoors
• Noise level: Moderate
• Pace of work environment: Medium
• Customer Interaction: High
• Description of environment: Hotel restaurant
• Constantly required to stand; frequently required to walk; occasionally required to lift, pull and push.
• Occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Travel: None

Competencies

• 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.