Assistant Cook

COPPER RIVER NATIVE ASSOCIATION • Glennallen, AK

6d

About The Position

This position is responsible for preparing, cooking, and serving meals, as well as ensuring timely clean-up of kitchen area.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must have an Alaska Driver’s license with a clean record.
• One (1) years of experience in institutional-style cooking.
• Current Food Handler Card or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.
• Knowledge with food industry protocols and services.
• Strong understanding and sensitivity to Alaska Native culture and lifestyle, with demonstrated experience working effectively with Alaska Native population.
• Strong written, analytical, verbal, and interpersonal skills.
• Effective oral and written communications skills with sensitivity to lifestyles of targeted participants.
• Skills in operating personal computer using a variety of computer software.
• Ability to keep accurate records and produce timely and accurate written reports.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality as required for HIPAA, other regulations and organization matters.
• Ability to learn and apply program/agency operating policies and procedures.
• Ability to report to work in a timely manner.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and tasks concurrently and meet deadlines.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships, including outside contacts.
• Ability to work independently as well as with teams.

Nice To Haves

• Technical or vocational training related to field.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and serve meals and snacks, ensuring proper thawing techniques and requirements are met.
• May assist with accountability and receipts for food purchases.
• Follow time and sequence of cooking operations to meet meal-serving time lines.
• Wash dishes and clean kitchen and kitchen equipment.
• Assist with preparation of meals/snack trays and specialty foods as directed for special events.
• Maintain kitchen facility in compliance with OSHA regulations.
• Stock food items on appropriate shelves with accurate labeling.
• Assist kitchen staff with maintaining relevant documentation in accordance with established standards.
• Attend nutrition/diabetes health staff meetings to learn updated nutritional dietary habits.
• Prepare and submit timesheet in an accurate and timely manner.
• Drive delivery route to deliver meals to the Elders.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED