Cook II (BHS)

Fairbanks Native Association; Fairbanks (AK); On-site; USD 26,573 - 39,041; Full time

Job summary

A community service organization in Fairbanks, AK, is seeking a Cook II to prepare and cook meals, plan menus, and maintain kitchen operations. The successful candidate will have a high school diploma, at least three years of institutional cooking experience, and a valid Alaska Driver License. This full-time role involves culinary tasks in a non-profit environment, offering competitive pay.

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in institutional-style cooking required.
• Must possess a valid Alaska Driver License.
• Certified State of Alaska Food Protection Manager or ability to obtain within 30 days.

Responsibilities

• Prepares, cooks, and serves meals.
• Plans menus and maintains kitchen inventory.
• Orders supplies and manages service schedules.

Skills

Customer service concepts

Cross-cultural communication

Managing multiple priorities

Oral and written communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical or vocational training (preferred)

Job description

Overview

Cook II (BHS) role at Fairbanks Native Association

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Base pay range

$19.29/hr - $28.34/hr

Summary

Incumbent is responsible for preparing and cooking meals for consumers, planning menus, tracking inventory and ordering foodstuffs and supplies.

Job duties

• Prepares, cooks, and serves meals.
• Determines time and sequence of cooking operations to meet meal-serving hours.
• Washes dishes and cleans kitchen and kitchen equipment.
• Stores food properly and safely, using established labeling and disposal standards. Stocks food items on appropriate shelves with accurate labeling.
• Provides snack trays and specialty foods as directed for special events.
• Maintains kitchen facilities in compliance with OSHA regulations.
• Provides meals to the Women and Children’s Center for Inner Healing.
• Plans menus and maintains kitchen inventory.
• Completes daily kitchen checklist.
• May be involved with researching and preparing culturally appropriate foods.
• Orders supplies from vendors on a weekly basis and schedules service and maintenance of kitchen equipment on both a regular and as-needed basis.
• Provides accountability for supply and service expenses and receipts for food purchases.
• Attends regularly scheduled cooks meetings and other program meetings.
• Completes and provides timely documentation to supervisor in accordance with established standards.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Necessary knowledge, skills, and ability

• Familiarity with Behavioral Health policies and procedures.
• Ability to report to work in a timely manner.
• Knowledge of customer service concepts and practices.
• Understanding and sensitivity to diverse cultures and lifestyles, as well as cross-cultural communication styles.
• Skill in operating personal computer utilizing a variety of computer software.
• Skill in managing multiple priorities and tasks concurrently and meeting deadlines.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with colleagues, supervisors, and consumers.
• Ability to accurately follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to work independently as well as with teams.

Minimum qualifications (Education & Experience)

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in institutional-style cooking.
• Valid Alaska Driver License.
• For company insurance purposes, must be 25 years of age.
• Certified State of Alaska Food Protection Manager or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.
• Current CPR/First Aid or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.

Preferred qualifications (Education & Experience)

• Technical or vocational training related to the field.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing

Industries

• Non-profit Organizations
• Hospitals and Health Care
• Medical Practices

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