Pantry Cook, Part-Time - 10:30am-7pm, Alaska Psychiatric Institute ($18/hr+ DOE & Benefits - Anchorage, AK) at NMS in US-AK-Anchorage

Job description

• The Pantry Cook position is responsible for preparing food for patients, cooks, cafeteria, and hospital staff. Cleaning work areas as related to the preparation and serving of food.
• This is a part-time position, 10:30am - 7:00pm, supporting food service production at the Alaska Psychiatric Institute (API) in Anchorage, AK.

Responsibilities

• Prepares food as indicated by par level sheets and in accordance with both 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 deserts.
• 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.

Requirements

• 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 be able to 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.
• At least one (1) year of experience working within a hospital or school cafeteria setting.
• At least one (1) year of working knowledge, training, and usage of food production equipment.

Skills

Required

• Food preparation
• Following standardized recipes
• Portion control
• Sanitation and HACCP standards
• Ability to work independently
• Time management