Lead Cook (Starts $22/hr DOE, Full Time, Benefits Available) - UAA Creekside

NMS; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

NMS is seeking a Lead Cook for an indoor university campus kitchen. You will manage the lead line production, assist with menu development, and ensure high standards of food quality and sanitation.

The role requires two years of related experience, a high school diploma or GED, and ServSafe certification within 30 days of hire. A valid driver’s license may be needed for occasional vehicle use.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must obtain Municipality of Anchorage Food Handler’s Card or ServSafe within 30 days of hire.
• Two years of related work experience required.
• Driver’s license with clean three-year history for insurance eligibility.
• Must be able to read, understand, and write English.

Responsibilities

• Performs main line food production duties per assigned shift.
• Reviews daily needs with supervisor and completes production sheets.
• Assists supervisors with menu and recipe development.
• Ensures quantity and quality control and sanitation.
• May assist in supervision and training of food service personnel.
• Organizes kitchen helpers/assistants for item prep.
• Ensures service lines, areas, bars are stocked and clean.

Skills

English proficiency

Two years experience

Driver’s license

Production sheets literacy

Education

High School diploma or GED

ServSafe Certification

Job description

Job Description

The Lead Cook position is responsible for the preparation, production, and presentation of a variety of foods, completion of production sheets and with other associated food service activities.

The Lead Cook position is responsible for the preparation, production, and presentation of a variety of foods, completion of production sheets and with other associated food service activities.

Responsibilities

• Performs all main line food production duties with specific items determined by assigned shift.
• Reviews the needs of the day with assigned supervisor(s), completes production sheets, reviews maintenance reports, and verifies supply needs and availability.
• Assists assigned supervisors with menu and recipe development.
• Is responsible for quantity and quality control in food production as well as overall sanitation of assigned areas.
• May assist in the supervision and training of food service personnel.
• Arranges for kitchen helpers/assistants to complete smaller item preparation.
• Verifies and oversees food serving lines, areas, bars, etc., making sure they are properly stocked, set up, and cleaned.
• Using a working knowledge of all general food service area positions, this position “fills in” for any one of these positions at a moment’s notice.
• Observes and instructs others on the proper rotation procedures to be followed for produce and dairy products.
• Maintains food production equipment and storage areas following proper sanitation, safety, and operational procedures.
• May assist other food service personnel at any given time.
• This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
• Other duties that are pertinent to the department or unit’s success also may be assigned.

Qualifications

• Must have a High School diploma or GED equivalent.
• Must have or obtain a Municipality of Anchorage Food Handler’s Card or ServSafe Certification contingent upon 30 days of hire.
• Must have two (2) years of related work experience.
• A valid Driver’s License and an acceptable driving record for the past three (3) years to be eligible under NMS’ vehicle insurance policy
• Contract requires employees to speak, understand, read and write English.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

Weather: Indoors: environmentally controlled; requires most or all work to be done inside.

Noise level: Moderate

Description of environment: This is an industrial kitchen/cafeteria environment located on a university campus setting.

Physical requirements: Employee is required to lift and/or move up to 35lbs. Frequently 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.

Travel: None

Competencies

NMS Core Values

• Safety guides our behavior.
• Honesty and integrity govern our activities.
• Commitments made will be fulfilled.
• All individuals are treated with dignity and respect.
• The environment will be protected and sustained.