What are the responsibilities and job description for the Swing Cook position at Alaska Wildland Adventures?
To set the scene, our Kenai Backcountry Lodge is a small, remote and historic eco-lodge on the Kenai Peninsula. We reside lakeside to a glacial lake and at the base of the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge.
JOB TITLE : Breakfast Cook / Dinner Cook
JOB OBJECTIVE : To create and present delicious and creative breakfasts for all KBL guests. Will also provide the relief roll taking lead on dinner responsibilities 2 nights per week.
COMPENSATION : This position pays $17.00-$20.00 / hour and offers free food and housing. Housing includes a canvas and wood wall tent shared with 1 other person.
SCHEDULING : This position is regularly scheduled for 40 hour work weeks. This role is based on a 5 day work week with 2 consecutive days off.
REPORTS TO : Kenai Backcountry Lodge Manager
LOCATION : Kenai Backcountry Lodge, Skilak Lake, closest town (45 minute drive) Cooper Landing, Alaska; Kenai Peninsula. Staff members will fly (if not driving) into Ted Stevens Airport in Anchorage, Alaska where an Alaska Wildland Adventures’ manager or team member will provide transportation to the lodge. We also provide transportation back to the airport at the end of the season.
OUR SEASON : We ask applicants to be available for our entire operation season, from mid-May to mid-September.
THIS ROLE IS RESPONSIBLE FOR :
- Produce high quality homemade breakfast for KBL guests on a regular basis.
- Will take the lead on dinner 2 nights a week to provide relief for the head chef.
- Ability and willingness to accommodate a plethora of dietary restrictions.
- Must have experience and skills in : Basic kitchen sanitation procedures, food preparation and storage including maintaining hygienic conditions, cooking, and presenting attractive family style meals in a timely fashion.
- Excellent time management skills and ability to prepare foods and meals in an efficient and professional manner while working independently or in a team environment.
- Participate in company practices and policies to conserve natural resources, reduce landfill-bound waste, reduce or eliminate the use of environmentally harmful substances and products and work to help improve AWA’s environmental impact.
- Flexibility and diversity. Employee’s duties and assignments may be modified and altered incidentally to Employee’s principal duties to allow for smooth operation of the business and maximum employment opportunities for the Employee.
Salary : $17 - $20