Cook

Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation; Bethel (AK); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO 4.5 weeks

Eleven holidays

Health insurance

Life & disability insurance

FSA

Retirement plan

Wellness center

Job summary

Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation in Bethel, Alaska, seeks a dedicated cook for daily meal production and catering orders. The role includes supervising sanitation and infection control, coordinating prep, service, and delivery, ensuring safety standards are met. A high school diploma and two years in institutional foodservice are required.

The position is full-time (40 hours/week) with comprehensive benefits and opportunities to serve the rural communities of southwest Alaska.

Qualifications

• Minimum education: High School diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum experience: Two years in institutional foodservice.
• Licensing: Sanitation certificate or eligibility to complete certification.
• Specialized knowledge: Formal training in institutional food preparation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook food for daily production demands.
• Coordinate preparation, service, and delivery of special orders and catered events.
• Supervise and monitor sanitation and infection control procedures.

Skills

Sanitation knowledge

Food safety

Catering coordination

Team supervision

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Kitchen equipment handling

Job description

We are working together to achieve excellent health. Come join us!

The Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation is a Tribal health care organization, serving nearly 30,000 people living across rural, southwest Alaska in villages with populations from about 10 to more than 1,000. Bethel, the regional hub and location of the only hospital in the region, has a population of nearly 7,000. The Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta is home to thousands of lakes and two primary rivers—the Kuskokwim and Yukon.

We offer a broad range of employment opportunities and the chance to make a meaningful impact on the health of people in the region.

Position Summary

This position prepares and cooks food for daily production demands. This position also coordinates preparation, service, and delivery of special foodservice orders and catered events. This position is responsible for supervising and monitoring compliance with sanitation and infection control procedures and standards.

Position Qualifications

Minimum Education: High School diploma or equivalent.

Minimum Experience: Two years experience in an institutional foodservice setting.

Licensing/Certification: Sanitation course certificate or must be eligible to complete a sanitation certification course.

Equipment/Tools: Knowledge of the use, handling and maintenance of kitchen prep and cooking utensils, small kitchen appliances and institutional size kitchen appliances.

Specialized Knowledge and Skills: Formal training in institutional food preparation.

Benefits Include

• Generous PTO – starting at 4.5 weeks per year, accrued over time
• Eleven paid holidays
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Retirement plans
• Employee Wellness Center
• Plus More!

Compensation Pay Range Minimum:

20.34

Employment Type:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time

Hours Per Week:

40

FLSA Exempt:

No

Yukon Kuskokwim Health Corporation is an Affirmitive Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status and any other basis protected by law. Individuals with disabilities needing assistance in the recruitment process are encouraged to contact Human Resources directly.

Under P.L. 93-638, preference is given to Alaska Native/American Indian applicants.

For more information, please contact the YKHC Recruitment Department at [e-mail]