Head Cook

EMPLOYEE RESPONSIBILITIES: Provide appropriate work clothes and safety shoes kept in a clean and neat manner.

Provide proper hair restraints and keep well-groomed, clean-shaven (neatly trimmed mustache and beard accepted) in a manner that meets State of Alaska Health Codes and Chugach Policies. Read and comply with all Chugach Electric Culinary Standard Operating Procedures.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS: The head cook is responsible for the maintenance of the meal/feeding program at Beluga Power Plant, which includes but not limited to: compliance with all regulations set by the State of Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation, Chugach policy and safety regulations, menu, nutritional balance, preparation, ordering, receiving stock and stock rotation.

• The supervision of other personnel assigned to the food service operation in the daily performance of their tasks in compliance with health department, company policy standards and safety regulations in a manner consistent with professionally accepted standards.
• Preparation of daily menus meeting company guidelines for cost and heart healthy programs.
• Maintain his/her working area in a clean and neat manner in accordance with State Health Department and company regulations.
• Perform such other duties as may be necessary to ensure a smooth day-to-day operation of the facility.
• Have knowledge of job descriptions other personnel in the food and barracks operation.
• EXAMPLES OF DUTIES: Prepare menus and assists with ordering of groceries and other supplies.
• Plan ahead for varying populations to be served. Review menu for regular and special diets.
• Store and handle food in accordance to all health department regulations until ready for cooking.
• Do meat cutting, bone fish and poultry, cook meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables, eggs, soups, sauces and food items in accordance with health department regulations.
• Bake pastries, breads, pies, cakes, cookies, and various desserts as necessary. Prepare special diet items when necessary.
• Operate mixers, choppers, shredders, grinders, steam kettles, fryers, slicers and other food service equipment.
• Follow standard recipes, but may make independent decisions relative to method of preparation.
• Test food with proper thermometer to determine if food is properly cooked and hot/cold temperature is maintained in accordance to health department regulations.
• Mark and date all open food and food not in their original container and store them properly.
• Determine if food is properly seasoned.
• Portion servings according to menu combinations or special diets. Direct timing according to serving schedules.
• Review menus and determine use of leftovers in accordance with health codes. Supervise food storage, handling and sanitation.
• Clean and supervise cleaning and sanitation of utensils and equipment. Assist with the training of temporary hired personnel.
• Report all safety hazards and equipment not in proper working order to your supervisor for maintenance.

QUALIFICATIONS: Head Cook qualifications at Beluga Power Plant are, but not limited to:

• Current State of Alaska Food Worker card
• Documented SERV Safe training
• Minimum 7 years experience as camp cook, with at least 3 of these years as head cook.
• Ability to read, write and communicate
• Willing to fly in small aircraft
• Willing to live in camp facilities for 7 days or more, working 12 or more hours per day
• Be flexible to stay in camp when weather, sickness or other unforeseen problems prevent relief cook from arriving on schedule.
• Able to work with and supervise other kitchen staff.
• Must be able to lift 70 pounds or more
• Must be free of health or physical problems that would interfere with duties or put at risk you or other personnel working at the Beluga Camp.

This vacancy is subject to the terms and conditions of the Beluga Power Plant Culinary Employees Agreement between Chugach Electric and the Hotel Employees Restaurant Employees, Local 878.

• Chugach Electric is an equal-opportunity employer for all.

Chugach Electric Association is a member-owned cooperative, headquartered in Anchorage, Alaska's largest city. Anchorage itself sits at the base of the Chugach Mountains. Chugach is pleased to provide reliable, affordable power to more than 92,000 members from Anchorage to the northern Kenai Peninsula, and from Whittier on Prince William Sound to Tyonek on the west side of Cook Inlet. We service over 113,000 locations with 3,782 miles of transmission and distribution lines. We have many services that make it easy to power homes and businesses with Chugach.

A little more about us: Chugach has been around for a long time, recently celebrating 75 years! We are a stable company, in a stable industry. And while we may have stability, we are modern, sustainable and forward-thinking to ensure that we provide reliable services for generations to come. We also pride ourselves on the longevity of our employees. We have several 20, 30 and 40 + year tenured employees who continue foster an inclusive, innovative corporate environment. Find your spark!

Chugach's corporate vision:

Responsibly developing energy to build a clean, sustainable future for Alaska.

Chugach's corporate mission:

We provide safe, reliable, and affordable electricity through superior service and sustainable practices, powering the lives of our members.

Chugach's corporate values:

Guided by our values of safety, accountability, and sustainability, we are committed to serving our members, the community, and the Chugach team.

Equal Employment Opportunity

It is a policy of Chugach Electric Association, Inc., to recruit, hire, train, promote, and compensate persons without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, physical or mental disability, veteran's status, age, or any other classification protected by applicable, federal, state, or local law.

Chugach is also an affirmative action employer.