Job Description
The Cook 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.
Essential Duties and 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.
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
Minimum Requirements
- 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.
- Contract requires employees to speak, understand, read, and write English.
Preferred Qualifications
- Certain position(s) require a valid Driver's License and an acceptable driving record for the past three (3) years to be eligible under NMS' vehicle insurance policy.
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: High
Description of environment: This is an industrial kitchen 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
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.
