Job Description

Do you enjoy cooking for yourself and others? Do you have a passion for healthy, delicious food? If so, we are looking for you!

The ideal candidate will have knowledge of food preparation, food handling and a current Alaskan food handlers permit (ADEC). Your environment will be remote so organization, meal creativity, food storage awareness and meal planning are necessary.

Details:

• The camps are remotely located on the Denver Glacier in Skagway and the Mendenhall and Herbert Glaciers in Juneau.
• The Camp Cook works independently, under the direction of the Camp Manager, preparing breakfast, lunch, and dinner according to camp schedule for a crew of 10-20 employees.
• Camp Cook is responsible for kitchen operations, maintaining sufficient groceries in camp, and scheduling, ordering, and confirming grocery and kitchen re-supply with the Expediters.
• Responsible for menu planning, recipes, and preparation, the Camp Cook delivers a well-balanced diet consisting of ‘meat and potato’ fare with plenty of fruits and vegetables, considering allergies, dietary requests, and camp preference.
• Camp Cooks maintain 7-10 days of dedicated food supply in reserve and display menu flexibility, considering product on hand, re-supply considerations, and operational cost.

The kitchen is used by the crew throughout the day, Camp Cook provides a warm and inviting reprieve from daily operations, necessitating a positive attitude and restraint.

Camp Cook must possess  Alaska Food Worker Card and always facilitate kitchen operations according to ADEC standards.

Requirements

• Must be able to lift 50lbs and be able to stand for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to work legally in the U.S.
• Valid CPR and 1st Aid
• Compensation is DOE
• Position is seasonal and runs from the beginning of May through September.

Why work here

Besides the obvious of working in Alaska on a glacier, there are some other perks...

• Work with a family-owned company
• Create memorable experiences to have for a lifetime
• Cuddle puppies!!!
• Meet and make new friends
• Possible comp tours on other Alaskan Adventures
• Gear Discounts
• Commute to work every week in a helicopter

You also get to be part of an experience that comes with a long history. Learn from past and future Iditarod mushers, handlers, and sled dogs.

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