Baker - North Slope, AK

JOB SUMMARY

Under the supervision of the Head Cook, the Baker is responsible for satisfying the needs of our client by ensuring high quality baked goods, cost effective services, following HACCP/food sanitation activities, general sanitation of the kitchen facility, cleanliness in kitchen area, and providing supervision for night shift kitchen workers.

• Work Location: Remote Camp, North Slope, Alaska
• Rotational Schedule: 3 weeks on/3 weeks off or 2 weeks on/2 weeks off; varies by job site
• Work shifts: 12 hours/day (40 hrs straight time + 44 hrs OT per work week).
• Travel: Flights between Anchorage and the job site are arranged and paid for by the company
• Housing & Meals: Included (free)
• Point of hire: Anchorage, AK

JOB DUTIES

• Prepare pre-baked and/or baked pastries, pies etc., for dessert and pastry line
• Supervise the use of standard menus and recipes to achieve a high quality, appealing finished meal
• Monitor food temperatures throughout the shift and during serving time
• Assist with ordering and inventory as needed
• Clean and sanitize work areas
• Adhere to local, state, federal (and other regulatory agencies) standards, codes, and laws

• Conserve nutrients and freshness of food items by adhering to quality and time limits for preparation and service of food

• Assume active role in employee safety programs

• Arrange special catering function setup as required by client

• Promote, establish, and maintain a safe work environment for all employees and clients

• Build and maintain good public relations with the clients, residents, and co-workers

• Strong customer service for internal and external customer service

• Ability to work in a constant state of alertness in a safe manner

• Willingness to perform others duties as required

• Willingness to work at various locations as required

• Supervise and manage night kitchen helpers

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Two years of experience in quantity baking (from scratch) and quantity food production
• Current ServSafe Manager certification
• Able to proficiently speak, read, understand, and write English
• Reliable access to a smartphone capable of running apps for scheduling,
  timekeeping (clocking in/out), shift communications, and time-off requests
• Must pass pre-employment screening (drug test, criminal background check, and a post-offer fitness for duty test).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Two to three years of supervisory experience
• Culinary training from an accredited culinary institute, or management experience in high volume institutional type operations
• Previous remote site experience
• Certified Professional Food Manager

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND EXPECTATIONS

• Work is performed in a commercial kitchen within a remote camp
• Ability to remain on your feet for long shifts and perform repetitive physical tasks, including lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Willingness to work day or night shift.
• Must be comfortable living and working in a remote location with shared housing accommodations and communal facilities.
• Teamwork, reliability, and a positive attitude are essential
• Strict adherence to safety, hygiene, and conduct standards

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive wages and lots of overtime due to the 12-hour shift schedule
• Benefits: medical, dental & vision; 401(k) with company match, life insurance, and other
• Half a year off! The rotational schedule provides approximately 6 months off each year, offering significant time for rest, travel and personal commitments. Fill-in opportunities are available for employees who want to work extra time.
• Free camp housing & meals while on rotation
• Travel between Anchorage and the job site provided
• Opportunity to work in a unique and team-focused environment

HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates should apply at www.denaliuniversal.com highlighting any relevant food service or camp experience. Qualified applicants will be contacted for next steps.

Denali Universal Services (DUS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer.