Campus Cook

Campus Cooks are responsible for assisting the Kitchen Manager with kitchen operations including receiving inventory, preparation of group meals (including special meals for guests with dietary restrictions), washing dishes, ensuring a clean kitchen and workspace at all times, and other duties as assigned. This is a full-time seasonal position. Hours of work will vary, may be irregular, and will be determined by the head chef based on the needs of our guests.

Main Position Responsibilities:
Prepare appropriate amounts of food on time for groups of up to 40 people
Adhere to all to Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation regulations on food prep and storage
Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary kitchen and dining room
Assist with food service (preparation, service, and cleanup) at special events and meals in the Sheldon Center, or elsewhere on the campus, as needed
Assist with DEC’s sustainability efforts by actively recycling and composting, sorting recyclables into the proper bins for collection, using environmentally friendly products when possible, and helping to educate guests about DEC’s efforts to recycle and compost, encouraging them to participate
Other shifts and duties may be assigned to help ensure that all staff is familiar with campus resources, and DEC’s suite of youth and adult programs