Compassionate Care Cook — Flexible Schedule & Growth

Centennial Post Acute; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Health Insurance

Generous PTO

Flexible Scheduling

Professional Development

Job summary

Centennial Post Acute in Anchorage, AK is seeking a full-time cook to prepare meals for residents in a hospital-like long-term care setting. You will maintain sanitary kitchen areas, follow menus and dietary needs, and ensure safe food handling from prep to service.

The role requires reading recipes and procedures, with a ServSafe certificate preferred/required, and offers growth through training and a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook in a hospital or long-term care facility for one year preferred.
• Ability to read technical procedures.
• Ability to read and follow recipes.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers and employees.
• Must obtain and maintain ServSafe Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe, orderly, clean, and sanitary kitchen and cooking area.
• Prepare tasteful, well-balanced meals and cook a variety of foods in large quantities.
• Follow prepared menus and portion control guidelines accurately.
• Prepare special diets, including pureed foods, as required.
• Record food temperatures during meal preparation and service.
• Maintain proper sanitizer levels (quaternary solution) in sanitizer buckets.
• Assist with meal service and distribution to residents.
• Clean cooking areas, equipment, and serving carts after use.
• Ensure all cleaning schedules are consistently followed.
• Present food in an attractive and appealing manner to residents.
• Work cooperatively and harmoniously with staff across all departments.
• Supervise dietary staff when required and work effectively under supervision.

Skills

Read technical procedures

Read and follow recipes

Sanitation practices

Education

ServSafe Certificate

Job description

Centennial Post Acute in Anchorage, AK is seeking a full-time cook to prepare meals for residents in a hospital-like long-term care setting. You will maintain sanitary kitchen areas, follow menus and dietary needs, and ensure safe food handling from prep to service.

The role requires reading recipes and procedures, with a ServSafe certificate preferred/required, and offers growth through training and a supportive team environment.