Hospital Pantry Cook: Nutritious Prep & Tray Service

NANA Management Services; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

NANA Management Services is seeking a Pantry Cook at the Alaska Psychiatric Institute (API) in Anchorage, AK. This part-time role runs 10:30am to 7:00pm and supports hospital food service production for patients, staff, and cafeteria.

The Pantry Cook will prepare cold and hot items, follow recipes and safety standards, and help maintain sanitation and HACCP compliance in a busy kitchen environment. This position emphasizes independence and timely completion of tasks.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Alaska Food Workers Card or ServSafe Certification contingent upon 30 days of hire.
• Must have at least six (6) months of food service experience.
• Must be able to work independently and complete assignments in a timely manner.
• Must abide by NMS and HACCP standards.
• Must pass a fingerprinting background investigation that complies with The Crime Control Act, Child Care Worker Act and the Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act.
• Contract requires employees to speak, understand, read and write English.

Responsibilities

• Prepares food as indicated by par level sheets and in accordance with nutritional services and Health Department standards.
• Follows standardized recipes to meet nutritional needs.
• Follows preparation sheets and build cards or recipes
• Follows all portion control standards
• Preparing cold food items such as salads, cut fruit, sandwiches and cold desserts.
• Prepare patient snacks according menu cycle.
• Works patient tray line to plate food for delivery to units.
• Setup and breakdown of patient tray line and steam tables.
• Follows dietary restrictions and patient menu selection when serving.
• Responsible for FIFO during meal prep.
• May operate steam tables, dish machine, trash carts, and knives.
• May assist with serving patients in the cafeteria.
• Adheres to all sanitation regulations set by Federal, State, and local municipalities.
• This position is not responsible for the supervision of staff.
• Other duties that are pertinent to the department or unit’s success also may be assigned.

Skills

Food service experience

Ability to lift 50 lbs

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

NANA Management Services is seeking a Pantry Cook at the Alaska Psychiatric Institute (API) in Anchorage, AK. This part-time role runs 10:30am to 7:00pm and supports hospital food service production for patients, staff, and cafeteria.

The Pantry Cook will prepare cold and hot items, follow recipes and safety standards, and help maintain sanitation and HACCP compliance in a busy kitchen environment. This position emphasizes independence and timely completion of tasks.