Job Overview:

The Cook is a key member of the Circle Seafoods Metlakatla Team who is responsible for participating in the provision of quality meals and nutritional services to staff and guests for the summer season May - September. Responsible for keeping a clean, organized working environment at all times (including cleaning all dishes). Working 40-60 hours per week, 7 days a week.

Potential for merit pay, based on performance.

Key Responsibilities:

Prepare lunch and dinner for approximately 20 people per day on a set schedule. Do all dishes/cleaning of kitchen and dining area. Keep a tidy, clean working environment at all times. Develop the seasons menu. Prepare a weekly grocery and supply list. Manage and order weekly food items. Help carry and organize groceries and supplies.

• Ensure that all safe food handling practices are strictly followed
• Plan menus and maintain budgeted meal costs
• Prepare and serve two meals per day
• Clean, dry, and organize all dishes everyday
• Maintain clean and sanitized kitchen
• Wash and dry cleaning rags
• Responsible for communicating with office and food vendors
• Prepares food and supply orders for galley and housekeeping, manage inventory
• Promotes and maintains galley rules to enhance comfort and cleanliness
• Maintain a high level of professionalism and customer service at all times
• Work around allergies of employees.

Quality Control:

Obtain a food worker card, paid for by Circle Seafoods. Adhere to safe food handling practices at all times. Keep a clean working environment at all times. Wash and sanitize all dishes after each meal. Daily inventory & management of bad/expired perishables.

Documentation and Reporting:

Ability to follow daily and weekly task lists. Responsible for inventory of: food, kitchen supplies, related cleaning supplies. Good communication skills with necessary individuals.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Experience serving groups of up to 25 people
• Able to work in a physically demanding environment on a remote island in Alaska.
• Strong communication skills.
• Strong time management skills.
• Valid drivers license and ability to travel for extended periods of time.

Work Environment:

This role involves working on your feet for long hours, both indoors and outdoors. Physical activities include lifting ~ 50 lbs, bending, standing, and moving throughout the day.

Compensation:

• This is an hourly position that is eligible for overtime pay. Overtime is 1.5 times the regular hourly rate.
• Potential for merit pay, based on performance.

Benefits:

• Meals provided while on shift
• Housing Provided
• Point of hire travel to and from Metlakatla: SEA, ANC, KTN