**Job Description** This position at our Pioneer Home – Fairbanks contract is covered by a collective bargaining agreement between NMS and Laborers’ Local 942 and membership in the union, including deduction of dues, is a required term of employment. The Cook is responsible for the preparation, production, and presentation of a variety of foods, completion of production sheets and with other associated food service activities for an Assisted Living kitchen. **Responsibilities** + Performs all main line food production duties. + Prepares 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. + Is responsible for quantity and quality control in food production as well as overall sanitation of assigned areas. + Assists in training of food service personnel. + Arranges for food service workers to complete smaller item preparation. + Oversees food serving lines and coffee bars, ensuring food items are properly stocked. + 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 has supervisory responsibilities. + Other duties that are pertinent to the department or unit’s success also may be assigned. **Qualifications** + High school diploma or GED equivalent. + Must have Alaska Food Handlers Card or ServSafe certification contingent upon 30 days of hire. + At least one (1) year of general food service experience. + Contract requires employees to speak, understand, read, and write English. + This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement between NMS and Laborers’ Local 942 and membership in the union, including deduction of union dues, is a required term of employment. **Preferred Qualifications** + Certain position(s) require a valid Driver's License and an acceptable driving record for the past three (3) years to be eligible under NMS' vehicle insurance policy. Working Conditions and Physical Requirements Weather: Indoors: Environmentally controlled; requires most or all work to be done inside Noise level: Moderate Office conditions: Pace of work environment: Medium Customer Interaction: High Description of environment: This is an industrial kitchen in an assisted living setting. Physical requirements: Employee is required to lift and/or move up to 50lbs. 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. **Equal Opportunity Employer** NANA Regional Corporation, Inc. and its subsidiaries are equal employment opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, gender-identity and sexual orientation), age, disability, genetic information, veteran protected status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. NANA grants employment preference to shareholder of NANA, their spouses and descendants to the extent allowed by law. **Accommodation Requests for Job Seekers with a Disability.** If you are a job seeker with a disability and require accessibility assistance or an accommodation for any part of the employment process, contact us at recruiting@nana.com or 1-800-478-2000. **Default: Location : Location** _US-AK-Fairbanks_ **Job ID** _2024-13614_ **Work Type** _On-Site_ **Work Location** _Fairbanks_ NMS is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, veteran protected status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.