Head of Ancillary Services jobs in Alaska

We are looking for Head Cooks to join our amazing team. Our Head Cooks make up to $2100 per week while enjoying one of the best benefits packages in the market. As part of Compass Group, we offer medical, dental, vision, matching 401k, life insurance, discount marketplace, pet insurance, and a host of supplemental programs. ESS also offers career paths for dedicated individuals with plenty of opportunity for advancement in the Company.

A Head Cook prepares and cooks family style meals for residents of a remote work camp by performing the following duties. If you are passionate about food and looking to make great money while having the adventure of a lifetime, this may be the job for you!

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Other duties may be assigned.

• Prepare, cook, present delicious food in quantities according to menu and number of persons to be served.
• Plan menu taking advantage of leftover foods and foods in season.
• Order supplies and keep records and accounts.
• Direct and train activities of workers assigned to shift.
• Provide excellent customer service.
• Ensure food safety, a safe workplace, and a positive team atmosphere.
• Ensure all activities are carried out in compliance with laws, regulations, company vision, values, guiding principles, and policies and procedures.

In addition to the duties performed, the individual must be able to physical and mentally work away from home, family, and friends for extended remote rotation - 12 hours daily, 7 days a week, 3 weeks on and 3 weeks off or 4 weeks on and 2 weeks off. All roles are located at remote camps, ESS offers all paid amenities that you would have at home at no cost to you.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Directly supervises up to 5 associates.
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
• Responsibilities include training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Associate degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or six months to one-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in food production, sanitation procedures, inventory, and weekly food ordering processes required.
• Formal craft training is preferred.
• ServSafe required.
• Alaska Food Worker Card required.
• Valid Drivers’ License and clean driving record may be required.
• First Aid Certification may be required.
• CPR Certification may be required.

LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

REASONING ABILITY
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Must have capacity for long hours, days, weeks away from home.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and extreme heat. The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

About ESS

Even in the most remote locations, from offshore oil rigs, to mining camps, to Antarctica, ESS Support Services Worldwide is there. We are the market leader in providing remote foodservice and related support assistance to clients, wherever their location, no matter how extreme the environment may be. We support every aspect of daily community life for our clients' resident workers -- 365 days a year, 24 hours a day.

We are committed to ensuring that our online application process provides an equal employment opportunity to all job seekers. If you require assistance in the application process, please contact us at:

ESS Support Services Worldwide
Alaska Regional Office
201 Post Road, Anchorage, AK 99501
800-478-1207, ext. 829; jobs@ess-worldwide.com

ESS Support Services Worldwide is an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers applicants without regard to race, sex, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status. EEO is the Law Poster