Temporary Cook I

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 Temporary Cook I for our ISS2 contract supporting our Air Force customer. This position is located on Wake Island. Wake Island is 2,100 miles away from HNL. While working on-site housing is provided in the form of a dormitory facility. All meals are furnished through the cafeteria. You are responsible for the flight from your home base to HNL. Transportation to wake island is provided by government sponsored aircraft. This is a negotiated union position. This is a Temporary position lasting a maximum of 90 days. Position Summary: • The Cook I position is responsible for the preparation of all meals in accordance with preplanned menus within established budgets and in compliance with government and management directives. Essential Duties & Job Functions: • Prepares and cooks the quantity of food required according to the menu and the number of customers. • Assists in preparing and serving appetizing, appealing meals using safe and hygienic methods. • Ensures that the work area is safe, clean and sanitary at all times. • Prepares foods as directed for special functions and visitors. • Assists in cleaning kitchen work areas and the cafeteria after each meal. • Unloads food and supplies from delivery trucks. • Ensures compliance with USDA and all pertaining standards, policies, and regulations. • Maintains accountability of customers and property; adhere to safety practices. • Performs other related duties as assigned. Accountable For: • Food handling techniques, personal hygiene standards, and safe work procedures. • Recipe construction. • Diet Principles. • Sanitation standards and procedures to prevent contamination. • Counting inventory. • Maintaining a food handler’s card. Job Requirements (Education, Experience, Professional Associations): Mandatory: • High school Diploma or GED. • Two (2) years previous food-service experience in a commercial or instructional environment. • One (1) year experience as a line cook or prep cook in addition to the 2 years food service experience. • Knowledge of food handling techniques, personal hygiene standards, and safe work procedures. • Ability to understand, speak, read and write English. • Must pass a background check, drug screening, fingerprints, and a fit-for-duty physical exam; candidates must be medically cleared for long-term residency in a remote location with limited access to healthcare. • Valid Drivers License with acceptable driving history. • NACI or equivalent for country or origin. Preferred: • Certified Food Professional and/or Associate 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.