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Job DescriptionThe Cook II position is responsible for the preparation, production, and presentation of a variety of foods, completion of production sheets and other associated food service activities.This position will support a Emerald Assisted Living, a 16-resident assisted living facility. Two shifts available: AM shift, 6am-2pm & PM shift, 10am-6pm.Responsibilities* Performs all main line food production duties.* Prepare food as indicated by par level sheets and in accordance with both Nutritional Services and Health Department standards.* Reviews the needs of the day with assigned supervisor(s), completes production sheets, verifies supply needs and availability.* Responsible for quantity and quality control in food production as well as overall sanitation of assigned areas.* Assists in training of food service personnel.* Ability to follow standardized recipes.* Ability to record all portions produced and any waste.* Observes and instructs others on the proper rotation (FIFO) procedures to be followed for all food related items.* Follows all Food Safety Standards (HACCP).* Completes all freezer, cooler and warming temperature and sanitation logs.* Supports an active safety program.* May assist other food service personnel at any given time.* Other related duties may also be assigned.* This position is responsible for the supervision of staff.* Other duties that are pertinent to the department or unit's success also may be assigned.Qualifications* Must have High School diploma or GED equivalent.* Must have, at least, two (2) years of documented cooking experience in an assisted living facility or similar environment.* Must have knowledge and training in using a variety of food production equipment.* Must have Alaska Food Handlers Card or ServSafe certification contingent upon 30 days of hire.* This contract requires employees to have the following immunizations: TB. The successful candidate must be able to provide immunization records for this and/or be willing to take the vaccination if offered the job.* Contract requires employees to speak, understand, read and write English.Preferred Qualification* ServSafe Certified Manager certification.* One (1) year of experience supporting food service production within a dietary, healthcare, or senior living.Working Conditions and Physical RequirementsWeather: Indoors: environmentally controlled; requires most or all work to be done inside.Noise level: ModerateDescription of environment: This is an industrial hospital kitchen located in a healthcare setting.Physical requirements: Employee is required to lift and/or move up to 50 lbs. 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: NoneCompetencies NMS Core ValuesSafety 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.