Cook's Assistant

JOB SUMMARY

Under the supervision of the Head Cook, the employee will satisfy the needs of the client by providing high quality, cost effective services. Employee is responsible for HACCP/food sanitation activities, general sanitation of the kitchen facility, and maintaining cleanliness in kitchen area while preparing breakfast. In addition employee is responsible for supervision of assigned staff.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• High school equivalent or GED
• Two years of experience in high volume food production
• ServSafe certification
• Able to proficiently speak, read, understand and write English

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Five years of experience in high volume food production
• Culinary training from an accredited Culinary Institute or Management experience in high volume institutional type operations
• Previous remote site experience

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Prepare breakfast utilizing standardized recipes, while maintaining foods at proper temperature, minimizing waste while utilizing Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) principles for the provision of safe and sanitary food
• Prepare the menu cycle by following the menu recipes
• Break down food line, store leftover foods in compliance with our HACCP guidelines
• Monitor and maintain safe and sanitary working conditions
• Work duties may fluctuate with population
• Assist with ordering and inventory as needed
• Clean and sanitize work areas, leave kitchen clean for the next shift workers
• Arrange special catering function setup as required by client
• Promote, establish, and maintain a safe work environment for all employees and clients
• Ability to work in a constant state of alertness in a safe manner
• Willingness to perform other duties as required
• Willingness to work at various locations as required

JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES

• Attention to Detail: Ensures one's own and other's work and information are complete and accurate
• Communication Skills: Listens, writes, and speaks effectively, and positively relates and interacts with co-workers and others
• Planning and Organizing: Systematically develops plans, prioritizes, organizes and manages resources in order to accomplish business goals within a specific time period
• Dependability: Consistently adheres to operational standards, ensures smooth operations and positive customer experiences, builds a productive workplace, is reliable and improves team morale

BENEFITS

Full-time regular employees have the opportunity to enroll in health insurance, life insurance, 401k Retirement Plan and short term disability insurance. Full-time regular employees are provided access to our employee assistance program.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

The employee will be required to live and work in a remote and confined workspace for extended periods of time and exposure to work assignments consisting of twelve-hour days and able to work day or night shifts as required. The majority of the work is performed in a remote setting with a wide variety of people in differing functions, personalities and abilities. There may be a lack of immediate access to critical medical services as well as urban community services.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The employee’s work requires routine walking, standing, bending and carrying items. Applicant will be required to successfully complete a post-offer pre-hire physical and Functional Capacity Exam.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

It is Denali Universal Services’ business philosophy and practice to provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Denali Universal Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.