Cook, Full-Time ($20/HR + BENEFITS) - Anchorage Pioneer Home

Job Description

The Cook position is responsible for the preparation, production, and presentation of a variety of foods, completion of production sheets and with other associated food service activities for an Assisted Living kitchen. 

Responsibilities

• Performs all main line food production duties.
• Prepares food as indicated by par level sheets and in accordance with both Nutritional Services and Health Department standards.
• Reviews the needs of the day with assigned supervisor(s), completes production sheets, verifies supply needs and availability. 
• Is responsible for quantity and quality control in food production as well as overall sanitation of assigned areas.
• Assists in training of food service personnel. 
• Arranges for food service workers to complete smaller item preparation.
• Oversees food serving lines and coffee bars, ensuring food items are properly stocked.
• Observes and instructs others on the proper rotation (FIFO) procedures to be followed for all food related items.
• Follows all Food Safety Standards (HACCP).
• Completes all freezer, cooler and warming temperature and sanitation logs.
• Supports an active safety program.
• May assist other food service personnel at any given time.
• Other related duties may also be assigned. 
• This position has supervisory responsibilities.
• Other duties that are pertinent to the department or unit’s success also may be assigned.

Qualifications

• Must have High School diploma or GED equivalent.
• Must have Alaska Food Handlers Card or ServSafe certification contingent upon 30 days of hire.
• At least one (1) year of general food service experience.
• This contract requires employees to have the following immunizations: TB. Successful candidates must be able to provide immunization records for this and/or be willing to take the vaccination if offered the job.
• Contract requires employees to speak, understand, read and write English.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

Weather:  Indoors: environmentally controlled; requires most or all work to be done inside.

Noise level:  Moderate

Office conditions: Pace of work environment: Medium

Customer Interaction: Moderate

Description of environment: Pioneer Home: this is an industrial kitchen located in an assisted living setting.

Physical requirements:  Employee is required to lift and/or move up to 50lbs. Frequently required to sit, stand, walk, use hands/fingers to handle or feel, climb, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, talk/hear, see, taste/smell, and carry weight/lift.

Travel: None As part of the onboarding process for this contract you will be required to provide proof that you are free of pulmonary tuberculosis (TB). Competencies

Dedication to understanding and exceeding customer expectations/needs.

High volume of customer interaction.

NMS Core Values

Safety guides our behavior.

Honesty and integrity govern our activities.

Commitments made will be fulfilled.

All individuals are treated with dignity and respect.

The environment will be protected and sustained.