Cook I (AM and PM Shifts Available) - Mt Edgecumbe HS - Sitka, AK

Nana Management Services, LLC; Sitka (AK); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Mount Edgecumbe High School is seeking a skilled Cook to prepare nutritious meals for students and staff on a daily basis, following approved recipes and sanitation standards.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, a culinary degree preferred, and at least one year of cooking experience. Strong English literacy, basic MS Office skills, and a food handler certification are expected; Driver’s license is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; culinary degree preferred.
• One year cooking experience in food service, cafeteria, or restaurant.
• Food Handler’s Card or ServSafe certification contingent upon 30 days of hire.
• Ability to read and write English; basic computer skills with MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Prepare main courses, sides, soups, salads, and baked goods per recipes and schedules.
• Follow menus and production sheets for timely meal prep.
• Safely operate ovens, stoves, grills, steamers, mixers and slicers.
• Maintain food safety and HACCP standards in storage and handling.
• Monitor temps and cook times to ensure proper doneness.
• Assist with inventory and communicate needed items to supervisor.
• Keep work area clean and organized per sanitation rules.
• Collaborate with kitchen staff for smooth operation.
• Assist with school events or catering as needed.

Skills

Culinary skills

Food safety

English proficiency

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma or GED

Culinary associate’s degree or related field

Job description

Job Description

Mount Edgecumbe High School, a state-operated boarding school with a long and proud tradition of serving students, is seeking a skilled and dedicated Cook to join our Food Services team. The Cook will be responsible for preparing nutritious and appealing meals for our diverse student population and staff, adhering to established recipes, dietary guidelines, and sanitation standards. This role is crucial in supporting the well-being and overall experience of our students.

Responsibilities

• Prepare a wide variety of food items, including main courses, side dishes, soups, salads, and baked goods, according to standardized recipes and production schedules.
• Follow menus and production sheets to ensure timely and efficient meal preparation.
• Operate and maintain kitchen equipment safely and efficiently, including ovens, stoves, grills, steamers, mixers, slicers, and other food preparation tools.
• Ensure proper food handling and storage procedures are always followed to maintain food safety and prevent contamination, adhering to HACCP guidelines.
• Monitor food temperatures and cooking times to ensure food is cooked thoroughly and to the correct internal temperatures.
• Practice proper portion control and presentation of food items.
• Assist with inventory management, including monitoring food supplies and informing Management or assigned supervisor of the items needed.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area, including workstations, equipment, and storage areas, adhering to all sanitation and safety regulations.
• Collaborate effectively with other kitchen staff to ensure smooth and efficient food service operations.
• Follow all school policies and procedures.
• Assist with catering for special events or school functions as needed.
• Adapt recipes or prepare culturally relevant dishes when appropriate and as directed.
• Other duties the employee is qualified to do may be assigned as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Culinary associate’s degree or a degree in a related field of study preferred.
• A valid Driver’s License and an acceptable driving record for the past three (3) years to be eligible under NMS’ vehicle insurance policy is strongly preferred but not required.
• One (1) year cooking experience in a food service, cafeteria or restaurant setting.
• Food Handler’s Card or ServSafe Certification contingent upon 30 days of hire.
• Contract requires employees to speak, understand, read and write English.
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite applications: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

Weather: Work is primarily done indoors, occasionally exposed to outdoor weather conditions

Noise level: Moderate to Loud.

Description of environment: Environment will vary based on the facility assigned to, primarily in a cafeteria kitchen or dining facility.

Physical requirements: Employee is required to lift and/or move up to 50 lbs. Frequently to constantly 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.

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.

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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 [e-mail] or 1-800-478-2000.

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US-AK-Sitka

Job ID

2026-26698

NMS Division

NMS FFM

Work Type

On-Site

Work Location

Sitka

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.