Local Hotel Pantry Cook - Qavartarvik Customer Lodge ($23/HR & Benefits - Bethel, AK)

About the role

This position supports the Qavartarvik Customer Lodge in Bethel, AK, focusing on the preparation, production, and presentation of a variety of foods, particularly for the cold cook station. Responsibilities include assisting with cold sandwiches, salads, and other grab-n-go items. We are seeking to hire local residents.

Responsibilities

• Properly, safely, and efficiently prepare food products while following standard food-handling procedures.
• Follow assigned menu and recipes.
• Perform all cold line food production duties, including preparing salads, cut fruit, sandwiches, and cold desserts.
• Review daily needs with supervisor(s), complete production sheets, and verify supply needs and availability.
• Attend daily Culinary Planning Meetings (CPM) and weekly CARES meetings.
• Maintain quantity and quality control in food production and overall sanitation of assigned areas.
• Ensure work areas are thoroughly cleaned and organized prior to the end of every shift.
• Follow proper rotation procedures for produce and dairy products.
• Maintain food production equipment and storage areas following sanitation, safety, and operational procedures.
• Use proper PPE for job tasks and follow all safety policies, requirements, and training.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• At least one (1) year of pantry cooking or relevant experience.
• Food Handler card, Alaska Food Workers card, or ServSafe certification within 30 days of employment.
• Contract requires candidate to get a flu shot pre-hire and annually thereafter.
• Must be fluent in speaking, reading, and writing English.

Preferred Qualifications

• Preference given to candidates with lodging industry experience.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

• Environment: Indoor hotel restaurant with moderate noise level and high customer interaction.
• Constantly required to stand; frequently required to walk.
• Occasionally required to lift, pull, push, and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Competencies

• Safety guides our behavior.
• Honesty and integrity govern our activities.
• Commitments made will be fulfilled.
• All individuals are treated with dignity and respect.
• The environment will be protected and sustained.