Temporary Culinary Worker

ASRC Federal Communications is seeking a Temporary Culinary Worker, for our ISS2 contract supporting our Air Force customer. This position is located on Eareckson Air Station.

This is a rotational position in which the selected employee will work a schedule with 3 months on shift at a time, 1 month off, at Eareckson Air Station (EAS), located in 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 Temporary position will last a maximum of 90 days

Summary/General Description of Job:

The Culinary Worker prepares any or all items on a menu. The incumbent performs a full range of food service activities, such as preparing and/or modifying menus and recipes and maintaining the cleanliness of the kitchen area and equipment.

Essential Duties & Job Functions:

• Rinses and wipes down hoods, splash areas, and grills.
• Wipes down ovens, dessert and display cases, and beverage dispensing machines.
• Maintains cleanliness of coolers and freezers.
• Washes kettles, dishes, and silverware after use.
• Polishes stainless steel kitchen equipment as needed.
• Clears grease traps at the end of each day.
• Cleans and sanitizes kitchen tables and shelves, mops kitchen floor, and vacuum dining area.
• Transports kitchen and food supplies to dining facility and/or cold storage upon receipt.
• Retrieves daily food supplies from cold storage as needed.
• Stocks coolers and snack areas in the dining facility.
• Fills condiment dispensers on dining hall tables.
• Prepares salads, sandwiches, and other self-serve food items.
• Prepares desserts and assists Cook II with meal preparation.
• Prepares menu items utilizing various kitchen appliances.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Accountable For:

• Government food service regulations and food handling rules.
• Practices and technique's used in a commercial food preparation environment.
• Common safety practices and protective equipment used in a commercial kitchen.
• Reading and following instructions
• Communicating effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Maintaining an organized work area.

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.

Job Requirements (Education, Experience, Professional Associations):

Mandatory

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One (1) year of experience in food service industry.
• Able to obtain and provide proof of a current Food Handlers Card at date of hire
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
• Ability to pass National Agency Check with Inquiries.
• Ability to successfully pass a pre-employment background check, fingerprints, and drug test.

Preferred

• Previous experience in a high-volume, institutional food service setting.
• Certified Food Professional.