Cook Helper

Position Summary

The Cook Helper assists the Cook with the preparation, cooking, serving, and cleanup of meals for employees working at a remote construction camp in Alaska. This position helps maintain a clean, safe, and organized kitchen and dining area while supporting the food service operation and ensuring meals are prepared and served in a timely manner.

Essential Job Functions

• Assist the Cook with daily meal preparation, including washing, peeling, cutting, measuring, and preparing ingredients.
• Assist with preparing breakfast, lunch, dinner, and other meals or snacks as directed.
• Help set up and maintain food service and dining areas.
• Prepare beverages, salads, side dishes, desserts, and other items as assigned.
• Assist with serving meals and maintaining adequate food supplies during meal periods.
• Wash dishes, pots, pans, utensils, and kitchen equipment.
• Clean and sanitize food preparation areas, counters, floors, equipment, and dining areas.
• Properly store food, supplies, and equipment in accordance with food safety requirements.
• Assist with receiving, unloading, inspecting, and properly storing food and kitchen supplies.
• Monitor food and supply levels and notify the Cook when items need to be replenished.
• Follow proper food handling, sanitation, and personal hygiene practices.
• Follow established safety procedures and use required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Assist with inventory and organization of kitchen and food storage areas.
• Properly handle and dispose of food waste and garbage.
• Assist with maintaining kitchen equipment and reporting damaged or malfunctioning equipment.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Cook or Site Supervisor.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Previous experience in a commercial kitchen, restaurant, cafeteria, camp, or institutional food service environment preferred.
• Experience working in a remote or construction camp environment is a plus.
• Ability to follow recipes, instructions, and established food safety procedures.
• Must be able to work effectively as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Basic knowledge of food preparation and kitchen operations.
• Ability to safely use common kitchen equipment, utensils, and cleaning supplies.
• Strong attention to cleanliness and organization.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Dependable and punctual with a strong work ethic.
• Ability to work cooperatively with the Cook, camp staff, and construction personnel.
• Ability to maintain a professional and courteous attitude in a remote camp environment.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Ability to lift and carry food supplies, kitchen equipment, and other materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to bend, stoop, reach, kneel, and perform repetitive movements.
• Ability to work in a commercial kitchen environment with exposure to heat, cold, steam, noise, and cleaning chemicals.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.

Work Environment

This position is based at a remote construction camp in Alaska. Employees may work in isolated conditions and must be comfortable living and working in a camp environment. The position may require extended shifts and a rotational schedule based on project requirements.

Safety and Compliance

The Cook Helper is expected to follow all company, project, food safety, sanitation, and health and safety policies and procedures. The employee must maintain a clean and safe work environment and immediately report unsafe conditions, injuries, or food safety concerns to the appropriate supervisor.

Salary

$28.23/hour plus fringe pay

Aleut Federal, LLC provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, AF complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. AF expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.

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