DINING HALL FOREPERSON I AKUTAN

Trident Seafoods is the largest vertically integrated seafood harvesting and processing company in North America. Trident is a privately held, 100 percent USA-owned company with primary seafood processing operations and fleet support in twelve Alaska communities. Trident's global operations produce finished wild Alaska seafood products in 6 countries and its sales teams serve customers in over 50 countries. Trident employs approximately 9,000 people worldwide each year and partners with over 5,400 independent fishermen and crewmembers. Species harvested and processed by Trident include virtually every commercial species of salmon, whitefish, and crab harvested in the North Pacific and Alaska. The global supply chain also includes cultured and wild species from a network of trusted sources worldwide.

Summary:

This position supports all Food & Beverage service functions, assisting in oversight of daily operations. Ensures efficient meal service and maintains high hygiene standards. Depending on location, this position may hold supervisory responsibilities, or strongly support the Food & Beverage Manager.

Note: Effective 1 December 2024, Dining Hall Foreperson I residing in Trident housing will be subject to a co-pay of $15 per day for room and board, for each day that at least 8 hours of work is offered.

Essential functions (responsibilities, tasks, supervisory needs)

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Maintains proper food safety procedures (temperature checks , food storage techniques, safe food handling practices; ) and training of staff in proper procedures.
• Maintains all standards per DEC, OSHA regulations.
• Leads the food & beverage staff, trains and communicates safety and cleanliness standards, trains staff in food preparation.
• Assists in guiding the staff in the preparation of all meals; breakfast, lunch and dinner, midnight meal. while and maintaining consistent food standards and menus.
• Prepares and oversees the preparation of foodstuffs in quantities according to menu plan and number of persons to be served.
• Oversees or assists the staff in the serving of meals and portion control.
• Places weekly food & supply orders; oversee reconciliation of food orders, ensures food items are stored properly and all food safety handling standards are met; resolves discrepancies on food orders with supplier and purchasing, partners with Quality Control personnel on audits and resolution of issues (kitchen equipment issues), liaisons with other departments on an on going basis to ensure efficient and complete operation of food services.
• Partners with operations leadership to coordinate the Food & Beverage staff according to operational variances - i.e. staffing changes, production changes.
• Directs activities of one or more workers who assist in preparing and serving meals.
• May also perform routine and deep cleaning of the kitchen.

Employees working in Alaska are advised to have medical insurance coverage which is valid in the State of Alaska.

Trident Seafoods offers a comprehensive and quality benefits package. More information can be found at https://www.tridentseafoods.com/benefits.

Required Qualifications (education, years of experience, KSAs)

• Must be a current Trident Seafoods employee or have worked for Trident Seafoods before
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Basic knowledge of food safety regulations.
• Must have current Certified Food Protection manager card.
• Has worked in a Lead III position at Trident location in the past year
• Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

Preferred education and experience

• Bilingual preferred.

Additional eligibility requirements (language skills, training, certifications, DL, licensing):

• Collaborates positively to achieve team and company objectives.
• Works effectively within a diverse environment and builds strong relationships that support fellow employees in contributing to the overall success of the company.

Work environment (includes travel/on-call):

• Fast-paced position supporting multiple shifts at a seafood processing facility.
• Exposure to varying temperatures and noisy surroundings.

Physical demands:

• Ability to stand for extended periods.
• Lift and carry up to 25 pounds.
• Basic agility for swift movement in the kitchen.

Work authorizations:

• This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship