Cook

Position Description

About Petersburg, Alaska & Petersburg Medical Center (PMC)

PMC is a 27-bed hospital - 15 Long Term Care and 12 Acute Care beds. Located in beautiful Southeast Alaska, the town of Petersburg is an opportunity for an experienced Cook to come and enjoy! The town of 3,000 boasts the serene beauty of a small town founded by Norwegian American fishermen in the late 1800s with vast mountains and an ocean view right outside your window. The area abounds with natural beauty and adventures like hiking, fishing, camping and not to mention - wildlife! Memorable experiences and ever-lasting friendships are here ... and you could find your forever home.

PMC Mission and Values

Our mission is excellence in healthcare services and the promotion of wellness in our community. Our Guiding Values are Integrity, Dignity, Professionalism, Quality and Teamwork.

Position

Cook 1, Cook 2 and Cook 3

Description

At PMC, our associates are the most valuable asset. Each associate provides a service that directly or indirectly affects patients, families, other team members and the public. We strive to excel in providing the highest quality possible. The purpose of the Cook 1, Cook 2 or Cook 3 is to provide accurate, timely and delicious meals. As a Cook at PMC, the Cook has the opportunity to showcase a range of cooking techniques - including roasting, broiling, sauteing, grilling, baking pastries, sauce creation, and cold food preparation. Attention to detail in every dish created perfection in presentation and taste is a must. PMC strives to meet residents' nutritional, dietary, and allergen needs in compliance with Federal, State and Local requirements while using high quality, fresh ingredients.

Responsibilities

• Use of culinary experience to follow menus and prepare dishes
• Organize duties to complete tray service in a timely manner
• Assure kitchen equipment and surfaces are clean and sanitized according to Dietary procedures
• Store food in compliance with Dietary procedures

Qualifications for All Cooks

• Ability to understand and follow instructions, communicate effectively, and perform simple arithmetic
• Prefer two (2) years of experience as a cook in healthcare, hotel, restaurant, club or similar institution
• Ability to understand measurements and conversions
• Ability to plan and organize work, to interpret instructions, recipes, specifications, and standards
• Knowledge of kitchen equipment

Qualifications for Cook 1

• Requires a Food Handlers Card
• Receives on-the-job training regarding cooking skills

Qualifications for Cook 2

• Requires ServSafe Certification and Food Handlers Card
• Requires Cook 1 level experience / training

Qualifications for Cook 3

• Requires culinary training (example: University of Alaska Culinary Course for Enthusiasts) - to include knife skills, cutting techniques, cooking techniques, culinary terminology, equipment identification, and ability to read recipes and understand substitutions or equivalent
• Requires Cook level 2 training / experience / Certification

Physical Demands

• Work requires standing for most of the shift. Includes lifting, bending, squatting, reaching, and carrying heavy items (up to 50 pounds)
• Handles and manipulates equipment, assists in the preparation of food

Work Environment

• Works in a clean, well-lit, and ventilated kitchen. Loud noises and temperature variations are normal
• Normal kitchen hazards, i.e., potential for cuts, burns, etc.

Requirements for Employment

• Background Check. Must be able to pass a State of Alaska background check.
• Drug Screen. Must be able to successfully complete a drug screening which includes testing for marijuana.
• Vaccine Compliance. All employees must be in immunization compliance with the State of Alaska and federal guidelines governing healthcare facilities.

Type: Full-time