Cook I

AIP is looking a Cook II to work in Miami, FL. The Cook I assists Cook II in performing a variety of tasks concerned with the preparation and serving of food and beverages. The Cook I will act independently or assist in the performance of any and all duties necessary to keep the facility in full operation. To join our team of outstanding professionals, apply today!

• Prepare in quantities, by various methods of cooking a variety of foods including soups, sauces, meats, fish, vegetables, baked goods, etc.
• Prepare foods for special diets
• Plan cooking schedules so food is ready at prescribed times
• Insure delivery of food at the prescribed times
• Provide the measuring, mixing, and stirring, cutting, grinding, chopping and seasoning of ingredients according to recipes
• Test foods for completion of cooking time and adjust heat controls
• Monitor the baking, roasting, broiling, frying and steaming of foods as called for in recipes
• Monitor the carving and dividing of portions into individual servings
• Assist in the equipment training of detainees
• Monitor daily operations in food productions for conformance to establish quality, quantity, safety and sanitation requirements
• Review menus to determine type and quantity of food to be prepared
• Draw required cooking utensils from kitchen storage areas
• Load and unload delivery trucks as necessary
• Perform other duties as assigned

• US citizen or a person lawfully admitted into the United States for permanent residence and have resided in the U.S. for the last five years
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent (GED)
• Pass a criminal background and consumer credit check (no criminal record)
• Obtain and maintain a DHS/ICE government clearance
• Pass all pre-employment and random drug tests
• Pass a medical examination and meet health requirements
• At least 21 years of age
• A high school diploma or equivalent required
• Demonstrate an ability to work with a diverse population of people, including people of different cultures, with different values and lifestyles, with a cross-cultural perspective
• Ability to greet and deal tactfully with the general public
• Capability of following and interpreting/understanding written and verbal orders, policies and regulations, printed rules and regulations, detailed written orders, training instructions and materials
• Proven ability to exercise good judgment, courage, alertness, an even temperament, and render satisfactory performance through his/her responsibilities

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in large scale cooking
• Bilingual

Work Where it Matters

Akima Infrastructure Protection (AIP), an Akima company, is not just another federal management operations contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.

At AIP, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.

For our shareholders , AIP provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.

For our government customers , AIP delivers the trained personnel, equipment, and processes to safeguard federal assets and provides protective services and detention management operations for critical mission requirements.

As an AIP employee , you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.