Job Description

ASRC Federal is a leading government contractor furthering missions in space, public health and defense. As an Alaska Native owned corporation, our work helps secure an enduring future for our shareholders. Join our team and discover why we are a top veteran employer and Certified Great Place to Work™

ASRC Federal Communications is seeking a Cook II to support our US Air Force customer located at Eareckson AFB, Shemya, AK.

While working on-site, housing is provided in the form of a dormitory facility.  All meals are furnished through the cafeteria.   Transportation to EAS from Anchorage, AK, is provided by government sponsored aircraft.

This is a Temporary position lasting a maximum of 90 days.

The Cook II, Lead prepares any or all items on a menu. The candidate is the shift leader over all other food service workers, and provides technical oversight of a full range of food service activities, such as preparing and/or modifying menus and recipes, maintaining work schedules, assisting with food orders, and assisting with inventory control.

Essential Duties & Job Functions:

• Leads food service workers in volume preparation and timely service of food on assigned shift; develops work plans, pull

sheets, and cycle menus.

• Assigns, reviews, and evaluates the work of assigned food service workers; adjusts work assignments and schedules to

maintain adequate staffing levels, and responds to fluctuating workloads.

• Prepares food, including regular and specialty items, according to standardized recipes in accordance with management

directions, dietary manuals, verbal and written instructions, and/or cycle menus.

• Gathers, combines, prepares, bakes, or cooks a variety of foods such as meat, seafood, poultry, fruits, vegetables, soups,

sauces, gravies, salads, breads, and deserts as determined by menus or management.

• Uses commercial cooking equipment and all associated cooking utensils.

• Instructs, assigns, monitors, evaluates, and assists food service workers in serving food and kitchen clean-up including

washing dishes, mopping floors, and washing walls as needed.

• Performs related work as assigned.

• Ensures subordinates time records reflect accurate hours worked on appropriate job activities

• Coordinates personnel TOS requests while maintaining mission requirements

Accountable For:

• Government food service regulations and food handling rules.

• Practices and techniques used in a commercial food preparation environment.

• Common safety practices and protective equipment used in a commercial kitchen.

• Usage of tools and equipment commonly used in commercial kitchens.

• Reading and follow instructions.

• Communicating effectively, both orally and in writing.

• Maintaining an organized work area.

• Creating and maintaining a positive team atmosphere with effective interpersonal skills and the ability to work

professionally with a variety of people and personalities.

Work Conditions:

The employee is regularly required to talk and hear to understand instructions, provide information and respond to safety

warnings. Work conditions require the employee to stand; climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; taste or smell; and

work on scaffolding and ladders. The employee may frequently lift and/or move objects weighing up to 35 pounds without

assistance and lift and/or move heavier objects with assistance.

Qualifications and Requirements:

Mandatory

·       High school diploma or equivalent.

·       US Citizen.

·       Five (5) years of hands-on experience in dining facility operations.

·       State of Alaska Food Handler's Card.

·       Ability to pass a National Agency Check with Inquiries.

·       Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.

·       Ability to successfully pass a pre-employment background check, physical, fingerprints and drug test.

Preferred

·       Certified Food Professional.

·       Previous supervisory experience.

·       Associate's degree in food service management.

We invest in the lives of our employees, both in and out of the workplace, by providing competitive pay and benefits packages. Benefits offered may include health care, dental, vision, life insurance; 401(k); education assistance; paid time off including PTO, holidays, and any other paid leave required by law. The salary offered will depend on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant experience, skills, education, geographic location, internal equity, business needs, and other factors permitted by law. Posted pay ranges are a general guideline only and are not a guarantee of compensation or salary.

EEO Statement
ASRC Federal and its Subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, gender, color, age, sexual orientation, gender identification, national origin, religion, marital status, ancestry, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, or any other factor prohibited by applicable law.