Remote Camp Cook
Olgoonik

Olgoonik is an Equal Opportunity Employer - EEO AA M/F/Vet/Disability

Olgoonik is a strong family of professional contracting companies established to create benefits for our Alaska Native shareholders and fueled by the belief that to do so our operations must remain of the highest quality, our employees qualified and principled, and our commitment to safety and every client's mission unconditional.

From our roots in Alaska's Arctic to our operations in South America, Europe, Asia, Africa and the Middle East, our experienced and dependable workforce consistently delivers results through a sharp combination of innovation and practicality.

Remote Camp Cook

Overview:

The Remote Camp Cook orders groceries, plans and prepares meals for project workers.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Estimates food requirements and orders food from supplier or through the designated Project Manager and procures food from storage.
• Works in concert with the Superintendent and/or Project Manager(s) for all food ordering.
• Analyzes and estimates food requirements for camp population.
• Maintains weekly inventory control to ensure efficient operation.
• Prepares all food items as required for the workers in a sanitary and timely manner.
• Ensure that food waste is avoided by appropriate planning of menus/recipes and communicating with the Site Superintendent on meals needs based on the daily manpower in the camp.
• Follows recipes and portion controls as necessary for the crew.
• Reviews special dietary needs for crew members.
• Restocks all items.
• Follows all company protocols for Covid 19.
• Cleans and maintains kitchen and dining area in practicing good safety, sanitation, and organizational skills.
• Assists with the cleaning, sanitation, and organization of kitchen, walk-in coolers, and all areas of the camp.
• Properly uses and maintains all equipment.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Supervises the Housekeeper.

Education and/or Experience:

• 5 years' experience within a kitchen setting with volume production (required).
• Solid understanding of professional cooking and knife handling skills.
• Understanding and knowledge of safety, sanitation and food handling procedures.


Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to obtain Food Workers Card http://www.dec.alaska.gov/eh/fss/fwc/fwc_home.html
• Well-groomed and willing to follow dress requirements.
• Ability to regularly lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to create, update, and manage menus to be submitted to the designated Project Manager (s), weekly.
• Must demonstrate a good attitude and the ability to work as a member of a team.
• Must have a knowledge base to properly use and maintain all equipment.
• Position requires self-motivation and the ability to work effectively under a minimum of supervision.
• Must be able to multi-task efficiently, work in a fast paced environment, and have a strong attention for detail.
• Understanding of professional cooking and food handling skills.
• Understanding and knowledge of safety, sanitation and food handling procedures.
• Work in conjunction with any and all alternate cooks to plan menus and orders.
• Must be proficient in MS work, Excel, and outlook.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

• Certification from college or technical school.
• Food Workers Card
• Drivers License

Security Clearance:
N/A

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to be able to stand, walk, sit, use hands and/or fingers to handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; operate kitchen equipment, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and or move up to 50 pounds.


Work Environment:

Work is performed primarily indoors in a camp kitchen, heated/freezer environment. Some exposure to weather conditions while working outside of the restaurant when performing other tasks on the facility.

Additional Details:

• Subsidiary: Olgoonik Construction Services,LLC
• FLSA: Non-Exempt
• Requisition Nbr: 2012722

Olgoonik is an Equal Opportunity Employer - EEO AA M/F/Vet/Disability

Olgoonik is an equal opportunity employer in all aspects of employment to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status. As an Alaska Native Corporation, Olgoonik provides hiring preference to Olgoonik shareholders, descendants, and their spouses to the extent allowed by law.

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