Remote Baker - Red Dog Mine

Job Description

The Remote Baker position produces a wide variety of bakery goods, assists with thepreparation, production, and presentation of a variety of foods, completion of production sheets, direction/training of food service personnel, and other associated food service activities.  Allduties are to be performed in accordance with NMS’ mission, vision, and valuesas well as departmental policies, practices, and procedures.

 

Responsibilities

• Performs all main line food production duties with specific items determined by assignedshift.
• Prepares and produces a wide variety of bakery products in a remote camp setting.  Completes pastry preparations including mixing, baking and frying as needed.
• Reviews the needs of the day with assigned supervisor(s), completes production sheets,reviews maintenance reports, and verifies supply needs and availability
• Assists assigned supervisors with menu and recipe development
• Monitors, replenishes all kitchen production items using proper rotation procedures.
• Cooks such food items as breakfast, lunch or dinner foods, coffee, drinks, tray items, sandwiches, salad dressings, meat items, cheese or vegetable trays, salad bar items, etc.
• Prepares, places, presents, and restocks such items as bulk/fresh vegetables, salads,relish trays, meats, sauces, cheeses or salad dressings, and bakery items.
• Prepares or utilizes production sheets to determine amounts needed for serving areas
• Uses a variety of food preparation procedures and equipment including a wide varietyof cutting instruments. Uses previously made salads and producing new salads as needed.
• Assists other personnel as needed in food production or in handling special duties
• Serves in the service line as needed
• Handles special food preparation or cleaning projects as required
• Rotates food items as is appropriate to item
• Wipes down, cleans, and sanitizing preparation areas, salad bar area, work station, or associated equipment
• Cleans various food service, food preparation equipment storage areas, etc., may include cleaning glass and general polishing, sweeping, wiping, or mopping ofother areas or surfaces
• Verifies and oversees food serving lines, areas, bars, etc., making sure they are properly stocked, set up, and cleaned
• Removes garbage from assigned areas, sets up or breaks down tables, snack bars, display cases, serving lines, etc.
• Communicates with supervisors to discuss items needed for meals and backups
• Complete menu display announcements as outlined by a supervisor
• Handle or organize freight on a regular basis
• Responsible for supervision of an assigned staff, either directly or through lead personnel.
• Is responsible for quantity and quality control in food production as well asoverall sanitation of assigned areas
• Assists in the supervision and training of food service personnel
• Observes and instructs others on the proper rotation procedures to be followed forproduce and dairy products
• Maintains food production equipment and storage areas following proper sanitation,safety, and operational procedures
• Notify supervisor if safety and sanitation standards are not being met.
• This position is responsible for the supervision of staff.
• Other duties that are pertinent to thedepartment or unit’s success also may be assigned. 

 

Qualifications

• At least three (3) years of directly related baking experience which demonstrates a working knowledge of high volume food and bakery production, food service production, food service positions, equipment, and supervisory techniques.
• Candidates must have the ability to instruct and train others as well as the ability to handle multiple tasks occurring at the same time.
• Must have or obtain an Alaska Food Workers Card and/or ServSafe Certification upon hire.
• Must pass all pre-employment contract requirements which may include but are not limited to: background check and UA drug test.
• Must be able to cooperate and work as part of a team with fellow employees, customers and clients. 
• Must be able to make decisions in the moment with little to no supervision.
• Must be able to be on your feet for 12 hours per shift for the scheduled rotation.
• Must be able to live in dormitory style settings and meet cleanliness requirements of the remote camp. 
• Contract requires employees to speak, understand, read and write English.
• Must meet and adhere to all safety guidelines and regulations set forth by the company and client. 

Preferred:

• Associate’s Degree inCulinary Arts or recognized formal certified training program from a NationalAssociation.  Candidates without thisvocational training need an additional two (2) years’ experience in thisfield. 
• At least two (2) years’ experience in a supervisory role in a restaurant and/or industrial kitchen setting.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

Weather: Indoor/Outdoor.  Frequently exposed toarctic conditions. 

Noiselevel:  Moderate to Loud

Descriptionof environment: This is an industrial kitchen setting located in a remote camp.

Must constantly be able to stand, walk, climb, push, pull use hands and arms, stoop,kneel and crouch. 

Travel:  Must be able to travel by plane and/or bus toremote camps. 

Physical requirements: Must be able to lift and/or move up to 50lbs.

 

Competencies

NMSCore Values

Safetyguides our behavior.

Honestyand integrity govern our activities.

Commitmentsmade will be fulfilled.

Allindividuals are treated with dignity and respect.

Theenvironment will be protected and sustained.