Cook II - Emerald Assisted Living ($23/HR & Federal Benefits - Anchorage, AK)

This position supports Emerald Assisted Living, a 16-resident assisted living facility.

Schedule

• AM shift: 6am–2pm
• PM shift: 10am–6pm

Responsibilities

• Performs all main-line food production duties.
• Prepares food as indicated by par-level sheets and in accordance with Nutritional Services and Health Department standards.
• Reviews daily needs with assigned supervisor(s), completes production sheets, and verifies supply needs and availability.
• Ensures quantity and quality control in food production and overall sanitation of assigned areas.
• Assists in training food service personnel.
• Follows standardized recipes and records all portions produced and any waste.
• Observes and instructs others on proper rotation (FIFO) procedures 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 as needed.
• Supervises staff and performs other duties pertinent to the department’s success.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED equivalent.
• At least two (2) years of documented cooking experience in an assisted living facility or similar environment.
• Knowledge and training in using a variety of food production equipment.
• Alaska Food Handlers Card or ServSafe certification (contingent upon 30 days of hire).
• TB immunization (records must be provided or willingness to receive vaccination if offered the job).
• Ability to speak, understand, read, and write English.

Preferred Qualifications

• ServSafe Certified Manager certification.
• One (1) year of experience supporting food service production within a dietary, healthcare, or senior living setting.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

• Indoors, environmentally controlled industrial hospital kitchen in a healthcare setting.
• Moderate noise level.
• Frequently required to sit, stand, walk, use hands/fingers to handle or feel, climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk, hear, see, taste, and smell.
• Must lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.
• No travel required.

Competencies

• 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.