Healthcare Kitchen Lead: Menu Planning & Food Safety

Fairbanks Native Associ; Fairbanks (AK); On-site; USD 27,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Fairbanks Native Association is seeking a Cook II to independently manage day-to-day kitchen operations at the WCCIH facility in Fairbanks, AK. The role involves meal prep, service, planning, shopping, inventory, and ensuring food safety and sanitation.

Responsibilities include equipment maintenance, coordinating with Cook III, and supporting events with snack trays or special meals while adhering to regulatory guidelines and HIPAA confidentiality.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required. Three years in institutional cooking preferred.
• Experience in planning menus, inventory, shopping, ordering, and food storage.
• Ability to maintain food safety, sanitation, and organization per regulations.
• Familiarity with HIPAA and Behavioral Health policies.
• Proficiency with computers and kitchen software for inventory and meal planning.

Responsibilities

• Prepares, cooks, and serves meals.
• Determines time and sequence of cooking to meet meal hours.
• Maintains kitchen facilities in compliance with OSHA regulations.
• Performs daily cleaning, sanitation, and inventory duties.
• Stocks and stores food with proper labeling and safety standards.
• Plans menus and maintains kitchen inventory.
• Researches and prepares culturally appropriate foods.
• Prioritizes daily work to ensure timely meal prep and sanitation.
• Maintains kitchen, storage, and equipment hygiene.

Skills

Cook experience

Time management

Menu planning

Food safety

Inventory management

Communication

HIPAA guidelines

Education

High school diploma or GED

Culinary training

Tools

Inventory software

Dietary tracking systems

Job description

Fairbanks Native Association is seeking a Cook II to independently manage day-to-day kitchen operations at the WCCIH facility in Fairbanks, AK. The role involves meal prep, service, planning, shopping, inventory, and ensuring food safety and sanitation.

Responsibilities include equipment maintenance, coordinating with Cook III, and supporting events with snack trays or special meals while adhering to regulatory guidelines and HIPAA confidentiality.