Remote Community Culinary Specialist

Job Overview

The Breakfast Cook is a key role in our culinary team, responsible for preparing and serving breakfast for guests and staff. The ideal candidate will have experience in food preparation, be able to work independently, and possess excellent time management skills.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare breakfast for approximately 30 guests (plated and served from the kitchen) and another seating (buffet) for 30 staff.
• Prepare staff lunch buffet consisting of leftovers and freshly-made product.
• Scale recipes to achieve appropriate yield and minimize food waste.
• Execute daily prep tasks and monitor pars for breakfast products, including house-made yogurt and granola.
• Thoughtfully accommodate dietary restrictions in guest and staff meals.

Cleaning Responsibilities:

• Wash dishes, execute daily and weekly deep cleaning tasks, and steward kitchen organization/cleanliness.
• Clean, organize, and rotate stock in staff fridge and walk-in; identify leftovers for use in staff meals.

Communication Requirements:

• Bring new menu ideas, and refinements to existing menus, to Executive Chef, as desired.
• Communicate issues and proposed solutions to the Executive Chef, as needed.
• Address dining room to introduce meals to guests, sharing our culinary philosophy and highlighting Alaskan ingredients.

Requirements:

• Interest: A genuine desire to live and work in a remote, self-sufficient, small community setting.
• Education/Experience: A solid educational and/or experiential background in food preparation and service. At least one year of professional cooking experience is required.
• Cooking Know-How: Experience and demonstrated skill creating premium quality meals from basic ingredients. Ability to thoughtfully repurpose leftovers is a plus.
• Volume Production and Portion Control: Experience and demonstrated skill feeding groups ranging in size from 10 to 60+ people, as well as proven ability to adjust portion size accordingly and minimize food waste.
• Eye for Excellence: Attentive to details and motivated to constantly improve products.
• Independence and Time Management: Able to write own prep list and prioritize tasks/manage time across a day, building in time for dishwashing and cleaning projects.
• Adaptability: Desire to contribute where needed and adjust plans according to the team's needs.
• Lifelong Learning: Committed to growth and actively seeking out learning opportunities.
• Mentorship and Guidance: Desires to mentor and guide others in a team-oriented environment, as well as receive supervision and mentorship.

Working Conditions:

The physical demands of this role include lifting/carrying 50# sacks, moving heavy trays of product, being on one's feet for long periods, loading/unloading heavy objects from hot ovens and dishwashers. Someone in this position will be exposed to cleaning compounds (we strive to use as many environmentally friendly cleaning products as possible), and a hot/humid environment at times during the workday.

Additional Information:

Room and professionally prepared meals are provided free for the summer. This position is eligible for a travel stipend, which is dependent upon a person's location at the start of each season. A retirement savings option is available beginning in the third year of employment via a SIMPLE IRA; the employer provides an annually revised contribution of up to 3%, which may be dependent on employee participation.