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

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.
• Affords assistance 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.

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.

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.

Working Conditions

• Weather: Indoors: environmentally controlled;
• Noise level: Moderate;
• Office conditions: Pace of work environment: Medium;
• Description of environment: Pioneer Home: this is an industrial kitchen located in an assisted living setting.

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.