AM/PM Cook (Competitive Pay + Benefits) - UAA Creekside

NMS; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

NMS is seeking a Cook for an industrial kitchen located on a university campus in Anchorage. The role involves preparation, production, and presentation of a variety of foods, along with production sheets and related duties.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, a valid Alaska food handler card or ServSafe, and at least two years of related experience. English proficiency and a valid driver’s license are required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Must have or obtain a Municipality of Anchorage Food Handler’s Card or ServSafe Certification within 30 days of hire.
• Two years of related work experience.
• Valid Driver’s License with clean driving record per policy.
• Contract requires employees to speak, understand, read and write English.

Responsibilities

• Performs all main line food production duties as assigned.
• Reviews daily needs with supervisor, completes production sheets, reviews maintenance reports and verifies supply needs.
• Assists supervisors with menu and recipe development.
• Maintains quantity, quality control and sanitation in production areas.
• May assist in supervision and training of food service personnel.
• Arranges kitchen helpers for smaller item preparation.
• Oversees food serving lines to ensure proper stock, setup and cleanliness.
• Fills in for other kitchen positions as needed.
• Adheres to rotation procedures for produce and dairy.
• Maintains sanitation and operation of equipment and storage areas.
• May assist other staff as required.

Skills

English proficiency

Driver's license

Food handler's card

ServSafe certification

2 years experience

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

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.

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.

Responsibilities

• Performs all main line food production duties with specific items determined by assigned shift.
• Reviews the needs of the day with assigned supervisor(s), completes production sheets, reviews maintenance reports, and verifies supply needs and availability.
• Assists assigned supervisors with menu and recipe development.
• Is responsible for quantity and quality control in food production as well as overall sanitation of assigned areas.
• May assist in the supervision and training of food service personnel.
• Arranges for kitchen helpers/assistants to complete smaller item preparation.
• Verifies and oversees food serving lines, areas, bars, etc., making sure they are properly stocked, set up, and cleaned.
• Using a working knowledge of all general food service area positions, this position “fills in” for any one of these positions at a moment’s notice.
• Observes and instructs others on the proper rotation procedures to be followed for produce and dairy products.
• Maintains food production equipment and storage areas following proper sanitation, safety, and operational procedures.
• May assist other food service personnel at any given time.
• This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
• Other duties that are pertinent to the department or unit’s success also may be assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• Must have a High School diploma or GED equivalent.
• Must have or obtain a Municipality of Anchorage Food Handler’s Card or ServSafe Certification contingent upon 30 days of hire.
• Must have two (2) years of related work experience.
• A valid Driver’s License and an acceptable driving record for the past three (3) years to be eligible under NMS’ vehicle insurance policy
• 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

Description of environment: This is an industrial kitchen/cafeteria environment located on a university campus setting.

Physical requirements: Employee is required to lift and/or move up to 35lbs. 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.