Camp Assistant Cook - AK

NANA Regional Corporation
AK Full Time

Description

NMS in North Slope/Prudhoe Bay, AK is looking to hire a full-time Camp Assistant Cook. Are you interested in developing your cooking skills in a supportive kitchen environment? If so, please read on!

This food service position earns a competitive wage and enjoys superb benefits, including:

  • Medical, dental, and vision
  • A flexible spending account (FSA)
  • A 401(k)
  • Life insurance
  • An employee assistance program (EAP)

If this sounds like the right food service opportunity for you, apply today!


YOUR DAY AS A CAMP ASSISTANT COOK

As a Camp Assistant Cook, you keep our staff and guests well-fed. You assist our cooks, chefs, and bakers in cooking delicious and nutritious entrees, sides, beverages, snacks, and more. To ensure quality in our kitchen, you clean the food service area and follow sanitation standards carefully. You also help out with stocking our kitchen, storeroom, and dining area. Seeing the smiles on our guests' faces as they enjoy your cooking fills you with pride and is the reason you love your food service job!


NMS: OUR MISSION

Built on a culture of safety and integrity, we deliver award-winning, integrated support services to a variety of clients in food service, facilities management, camp services, security, and hotel management. Our mission is to provide management and support services at a level of quality, value, safety, and expertise beyond our client's expectations. We count on our employees to fulfill that mission in every aspect of their work.

As an employer, we offer more than "just a job" - we offer the opportunity to help the community. Taking care of our team members is a priority. Our company is represented by five generations! We are also extremely committed to maintaining a diverse employee community. In addition to rewarding work, we offer competitive pay and plenty of opportunities for growth.


QUALIFICATIONS FOR A CAMP ASSISTANT COOK

Are you passionate about the culinary arts and eager to learn? Is your attention to detail exceptional? Can you bring a high level of enthusiasm to this food service job? If yes, you might just be perfect for this Camp Assistant Cook position!

Requirements:

  • High school diploma or GED equivalent
  • At least two (2) years of work experience in a commercial kitchen or documented vocational training sufficient to demonstrate a knowledge of industrial cleaning equipment, restaurant food preparation, and general cleaning processes.
  • Must have or obtain an Alaska Food Workers Card and/or ServSafe Certification upon hire.
  • Must pass all pre-employment contract requirements which may include but are not limited to drug tests, physical and fit-for-duty assessment, and hearing tests. Applicants not located near a testing facility are responsible for paying for travel to the nearest testing facility.
  • Ability to cooperate and work as part of a team with fellow employees, customers, and clients.
  • Ability to make decisions in the moment with little to no supervision.
  • Ability to be on your feet for 12 hours per shift for the scheduled rotation.
  • Ability to live in dormitory-style settings and meet the cleanliness requirements of the remote camp.
  • Ability to speak, understand, read, and write English.
  • Must meet and adhere to all safety guidelines and regulations set forth by the company and client.

CANDIDATES RESIDING OUTSIDE ANCHORAGE AREA:

Candidates residing in Alaska and the lower 48 for any contract: For the purposes of pre-employment testing, Anchorage will be considered the point of hire (with the exception of drug testing, which will be conducted near the candidate's place of residence). The employee is responsible for any travel expenses and needed accommodations related to pre−employment tasks that need to be completed in Anchorage, AK. This includes, but is not limited to, any safety training requirements, required pre−employment testing and/or training such as physical, DOT physical/medical card, fit for duty, audiogram, and/or other testing required by contract/company (NSTC, APICC training, security licensing requirements, etc.).

Candidates residing in Alaska for Alyeska Contract: pre-employment testing will be scheduled near the candidate's area of residence within the state. The only exception is when the candidate lives in a region without the necessary service providers to complete all requirements.

Flights to Remote Locations: All employees are responsible for all expenses related to reporting to point of hire (Anchorage, AK) for scheduled trips paid for by the company for remote locations.

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 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 on 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 the 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.

JOIN OUR KITCHEN TEAM!

If you feel that you would be right for this Camp Assistant Cook job, please fill out our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application. We look forward to meeting you!

Location: 99734



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