A Cook prepares food in a restaurant or institutional kitchen. May be responsible for a specific station or type of food preparation in a larger kitchen, or specialize as a short-order or fast-food cook. May prepare meals in private homes, or cater parties.
Job Description The Cook position is responsible for the preparation, production, and presentation of a variety of foods, completion of production sheets and other associated food service activities. This position will support a Emerald Assisted Living, a 16-resident assisted living facility.
Two shifts available:
AM shift, 6am-2pm & PM shift, 10am-6pm. Responsibilities Performs all main line food production duties. Prepare 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. Responsible for quantity and quality control in food production as well as overall sanitation of assigned areas. Assists in training of food service personnel. Ability to follow standardized recipes. Ability to record all portions produced and any waste. 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 is responsible for the supervision of staff. 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, at least, two (2) years of documented cooking experience in an assisted living facility or similar environment. Must have knowledge and training in using a variety of food production equipment. Must have Alaska Food Handlers Card or ServSafe certification contingent upon 30 days of hire. This contract requires employees to have the following immunizations: TB. The successful candidate 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. Preferred Qualification ServSafe Certified Manager certification. One (1) year of experience supporting food service production within a dietary, healthcare, or senior living.
Working Conditions and Physical Requirements Weather:
Indoors:
environmentally controlled; requires most or all work to be done inside.
Noise level:
Moderate Description of environment: This is an industrial hospital kitchen located in a healthcare setting.
Physical requirements:
Employee is required to lift and/or move up to 50 lbs. 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 Competencies 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. Equal Opportunity Employer NANA Regional Corporation, Inc. and its subsidiaries are equal employment opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, gender-identity and sexual orientation), age, disability, genetic information, veteran protected status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. NANA grants employment preference to shareholder of NANA, their spouses and descendants to the extent allowed by law. Accommodation Requests for Job Seekers with a Disability. If you are a job seeker with a disability and require accessibility assistance or an accommodation for any part of the employment process, contact us at recruiting@nana.com or 1-800-478-2000.
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Location US-AK-Anchorage Job
ID 2026-25371 NMS
Division NMS FFM Work Type On-Site Work Location Anchorage NMS is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, veteran protected status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
