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Head Cook


Clear, Alaska


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The primary responsibility of the Head Cook is to manage assigned catering staff in a safe, effective and cost efficient manner delegating authority and assigning responsibilities for on-site assigned staff, either directly or through subordinate supervisory personnel, engaged in preparing and cooking foods in a remote camp atmosphere. Works under direction of AC&SS Operations Management Team performing in accordance with AC&SS mission, vision, and values as well as departmental policies, practices, and procedure. Must pass pre-employment drug test, criminal background check and post-offer physical assessment.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
High school diploma or equivalent
Minimum of five years of experience in high volume food production
Previous supervisory experience
Purchasing and inventory control experience
Current ServSafe certification
State of Alaska Food Worker Card (/eh/fss/)
Able to proficiently speak, read, understand, and write English
Proficient in Microsoft Office (specifically Word, Excel, and Outlook)
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Degree in Culinary Arts or formal certification from an accredited culinary institute
Previous remote site, hotel, casino, buffet or volume and scratch baking experience
Experience with an electronic ordering system
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Estimates food consumption based upon current camp population and planned menu
Monitor inventory food levels and conditions; order food products, meat and supplies accurately in a timely manner and assure proper storage and rotation of products
Receives and examines foodstuffs and supplies to ensure quality and quantity meet established standards and specifications.
Produces menus based on type of food to be prepared and applying personal knowledge and experience in food preparation.
Plan, cook and oversee the preparation and service of quality meals ensuring each meal service line and salad bar are garnished on a daily basis
Ensure constant availability of HACCP and safety materials and equipment for camp staff, and enforce their use
Conduct pre meal walk through daily to monitor and maintain cleanliness, sanitation and organization of assigned work areas
Assume temporary catering job assignments in the absence of staff members
Supervise train and develop staff in culinary, housekeeping and operational skills
Interact with camp and administrative staff and conduct weekly safety meetings to accomplish common goals in a timely manner
Prepare reports for management pertaining to current activities, and goals
Assure that all uniform and hygiene regulations are being met
Create, maintain and provide documentation in the areas of accounting, payroll, safety, personnel matters, coaching, and disciplinary actions that are clear and prepared neatly with attention to detail
Establish and maintain good customer relations through courteous daily contact and quality professional service
Resolve minor maintenance or client emergencies as they occur or take steps to permanently address them per contractual obligations
Perform others duties as required.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT
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The employee will be required to live nearby (local candidates preferred) and exposure to work assignments consisting of variety of shifts from 8 hour days/40 hours per week to 12 hour days. Able to work day or night shifts as required. The majority of the work is performed with a wide variety of people in differing functions, personalities and abilities.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The employee.s work requires routine walking, standing, bending and carrying items weighing up to 50 pounds. There is a lack of immediate access to critical medical services as well as urban community services.
SAFETY Adhere to safety policies, practices and procedures. Maintains liaison with safety personnel on various safety policies, practices and procedures to assure information exchange, mutual assistance and an enhanced positive safety culture. Instructs, provides guidance and training to assigned staff regarding safety policies, practices and procedures, utilizing proactive methods. Enforce penalties for infractions of safety policies, practices and procedures. Actively participates in behavior and commitment based safety program and supports safety goals by planning, implementing, and coordinating policies, practices and procedures to reduce or eliminate occupational injuries, illnesses, deaths, and property damage. Coordinates safety activities of assigned staff and conducts multiple safety meetings to ensure daily operations are in compliance with company and client safety requirements. Disseminates information to assigned staff, other housekeeping and departmental locations regarding workplace hazards and or other safety information. Monitors, records and provides documentation on safety related issues in the workplace. Identifies, appraises, resolves, and / or appropriately reports conditions which could produce injuries, illnesses, and property damage. May assist in investigation of accidents or incidents.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected with Disabilities
Required education:
High school or equivalent
Required licenses or certifications:
Driver's License
ServSafe
Food Worker Card

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