Temporary Bull Cook - Housekeeping/Kitchen

Summary

Safely and efficiently perform housekeeping or kitchen responsibilities at Beluga Camp, that is consistent with the State of Alaska requirements, ServSafe, and Chugach Electric Operating Policies and Standard Operating Procedure.

Reporting Relationship

A. Reports To: Designated Manager

B. Department: Beluga Camp

C. Directs: Directs none

D. Trains: Assist with the training of other culinary personnel

Duties and Responsibilities

Housekeeping

• Perform tasks in compliance with all regulations set by the State of Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation and safety regulations.

• Maintain work area in a clean and neat manner in accordance with State Health Department regulations.

• Clean and keep clear all exit areas of snow, ice, or any other obstruction inside and out that would hinder fire escape.

• Operate vacuum, carpet shampoo machine, dishwasher, and other equipment as necessary.

• Safely use approved chemicals such as cleaners for bathroom, bowl, window, floor, laundry and other chemicals, as required.

• Vacuum personnel rooms, dust furniture, clean sinks, showers, toilets, floors, and mirrors daily, being careful of personal items

• Make beds, change out linen on appropriate change out days making sure fresh linen is in good condition.

• Change towels and washcloths as scheduled. Check fresh towels to ensure they are in good condition.

• Check and stock soaps and paper products as necessary.

• Empty wastebaskets daily or as necessary.

• Clean outdoor ashtrays as needed.

• Inspect sinks, toilets and showers for leaks or other problems and report to Head Cook or Manager for maintenance.

• Be aware of day sleepers and adjust work schedule accordingly.

• Vacuum halls and keep walkways clear of obstruction.

• Keep laundry rooms, clothes washers and dryers and report any maintenance issues.

• Check and clean dryer lint screens daily.

• Sweep and mop entrance areas daily, vacuum floor mats and mud catchers as needed

• Keep common areas vacuumed, dusted, TV screens clean and free of trash and dishes.

• Replace towels and wash cloths in exercise room, clean bathroom, shower and sweep and mop as necessary.

• Empty trash, sweep, mop, and dust in all administrative offices as needed.

• Clean and stock administrative offices, all breakrooms, and bathrooms as needed.

• Bus tables when necessary. Wash dishes and assist Bull Cook-Kitchen during meal hours.

• Meet regular and occasional freight flights to pick up groceries and transport to camp.

• Assist Bull Cook-Kitchen as required and with grocery orders as delivered, stock, and rotate incoming freight to ensure 1st in 1st out usage.

• Assist with training of culinary personnel

• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Kitchen

• Perform tasks in compliance with all regulations set by the State of Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation and safety regulations.

• Maintain work area in a clean and neat manner in accordance with State Health Department regulations.

• Preparation of daily salads and fruit dishes as directed.

• Rotate produce and dairy products to ensure 1st in 1st out usage in accordance with health codes.

• Assist the Bull Cook-Housekeeping as required.

• Keep kitchen, dining room and common areas clean, condiments and paper products stocked.

• Assist with pre-planning for varying populations to be served.

• Prepare, store and handle food in accordance with health department regulations until ready for use. Prep vegetable and fruit washing, slicing, chopping, dicing, shredding, cook eggs and pasta, make gelatin and puddings, whip cream, thaw berries, etc.

• Record food and equipment temperature to determine proper temperature is maintained.

• Operate, clean, and sanitize mixers, shredders, blenders, food processors, meat slicer, grinders, and other food service equipment, including deep fryer, ovens, and hoods.

• Safely use approved chemicals such as dishwashing soap, disinfectants, urn cleaners, floor cleaners, window cleaner, stainless steel cleaner, and a variety of other chemicals as required.

• Prepare special diet items when necessary.

• Follow standard recipes but may make changes with consultation of Head Cook.

• Mark and date all open food or food not in their original containers and store properly.

• Make meat, cheese, and vegetable plates for break rooms.

• Keep break rooms clean and stocked with snacks and paper products as necessary.

• Meet freight flight to pick up groceries and transport to camp.

• Verify grocery order as delivered and stock and rotate incoming freight to ensure 1st in 1st out usage.

• Conduct inventory on a weekly basis and provide report to Head Cook.

• Assist head cook as necessary.

• Assist with training of culinary personnel

• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Experience

Remote camp experience, preferred.

Housekeeping: One (1) year experience housekeeping.

Kitchen: One (1) year kitchen experience.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to proficiently speak, read, understand, and write English.
• Must work well with other employees, contractors, and camp guests.
• Provide proper hair restraints and keep well groomed, clean-shaven (neatly trimmed mustache and beard accepted) in a manner that meets State of Alaska Health Codes.
• Provide appropriate work clothes and safety shoes kept in a clean, neat manner.
• Comply with all Chugach Electric Standards.

Required Skills and Abilities

• Current State of Alaska Food Worker Card.
• ServSafe Training completed within 60 days of hire.
• Valid Alaska Driver's License
• Travel in small aircraft, required
• Live in camp facilities for 7 days or more days, working 12 or more hours per day, required.
• Ability to stay in camp when weather, sickness or other unforeseen problems prevent the relief bull cook from arriving on schedule.
• Position requires routine walking, standing, bending, carrying, lifting overhead and transferring items weighing up to 50 pounds, use standard handling devices for moving 55-gallon drums and items greater than 50 pounds, climb ladders, stairs, and be able to access all areas around the equipment.
• Must be able to perform the duties and live at a remote camp without restrictions that would interfere with duties and/or put yourself or other personnel working at the Beluga camp, at risk.

Chugach Electric Association is a member-owned cooperative, headquartered in Anchorage, Alaska''s largest city. Anchorage itself sits at the base of the Chugach Mountains. Chugach is pleased to provide reliable, affordable power to more than 92,000 members from Anchorage to the northern Kenai Peninsula, and from Whittier on Prince William Sound to Tyonek on the west side of Cook Inlet. We service over 113,000 locations with 3,782 miles of transmission and distribution lines. We have many services that make it easy to power homes and businesses with Chugach.

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We provide safe, reliable, and affordable electricity through superior service and sustainable practices, powering the lives of our members.

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Guided by our values of safety, accountability, and sustainability, we are committed to serving our members, the community, and the Chugach team.

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