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Covenant House Alaska
Location : Anchorage, AK 99501
Position : Food Services Worker

Job Description : All Covenant House Alaska employees are required to have or obtain a COVID-19 vaccination as a term and condition of employment unless an exemption has been approved. All records of vaccinations and approved exemptions will be requested when an Offer Letter is sent to applicant. All vaccination records are maintained by Human Resources and be stored separately from the employee’s personnel file.
Summary of Position

The Full Time Food Service Worker will be responsible for the preparation, cooking, and serving of family style meals for residents and employees of Covenant House Alaska (CHA). The Food Service worker will be responsible for all aspects of kitchen care, and will maintain that all practices are held to higher level State standards. Communicate needs of kitchen staff to supervisor, and delegate needed support.

Essential Functions

Demonstrates a clear understanding of the Covenant House Mission, philosophy, history and tradition(s) and the underlying values upon which the Agency is founded to the staff, youth and the community we serve
Maintain a high level of ethical standards.
Ensure the safety of youth seen by CHA at all times.
Through the advisory/administrative process, continually recommend methods and techniques to improve all food service activities for CHA youth
Prepare meals based on approved cycle menu and number of anticipated individuals to be served in a cost effective and efficient manner.
All food must be prepared and served in accordance with the state nutrition guidelines as set forth in the “Alaska School Food Service Manual”
Assist in maintaining accurate records of food disbursements, ordering, and stocking in accordance with SOA/USDA program requirements.
Provide food orders on a timely basis in accordance with agency purchasing policy
Maintain all food service areas to meet and exceed State Health guidelines relating to sanitation and safety inspections.
Provide for receiving and using donations, food bank, and other supplies in the safest and most productive manner.
Report problems and assist in maintaining all food service equipment in a clean and safe manner.
Ensure proper storage, stocking, and organization of dry, refrigerated, and frozen foods.
Assist in working with special events requiring food services support, by ordering, contracting, or other needed means.
Perform other functions in the Food Services Program to meet the standards established
May supervise volunteers and / or contracted services.
Assist in the training and development of youth receiving culinary training as directed by supervisor.
Keep supervisor fully informed at all times
Others duties as assigned

Qualifications

Education

High School Diploma required; further education in Culinary Arts preferred.

Experience

Minimum of 2 years of food services experience either in institutional or commercial setting. Must possess Food Services Certification. Familiarity with cycle menu planning management and experience with SOA food service programs preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required

Demonstrated ability to communicate with adolescents in a direct, non-threatening manner.
Knowledge of maintaining food service budgets, supplies and inventories
Possess a Municipal food handlers certification or equivalent
Ability to prioritize multiple tasks
Good customer service skills
Knowledge of high level knife handling and kitchen tool etiquette.
Ability to delegate tasks as directed by the Food Services Supervisor.
High level knowledge of day-to-day kitchen operations cafeteria style kitchen operations, and ability to operate needs without present supervisor.
Ability to address needs of the kitchen, and communicate them effectively with Supervisor.
Basic understanding of adolescent development and behaviors; demonstrate enjoyment of and ability to relate to at-risk youth and demonstrates empathy with the joys and pains of others
Strong ability to relate effectively with staff, youth, and community agencies;
Is approachable, builds rapport well and practices attentive and active listening.
Ability to address conflict well and manage difficult youth in a supportive, non-threatening manner; Able to respond quickly and safely and is a settling influence in crisis situations and emergencies
Ability to work with people of varied cultural backgrounds and tolerate differences in behavior.
Support equal and fair treatment and opportunity for all; tolerant of people and processes.
Ability to work independently, using good judgment, and common sense
Able to make good decisions consistently based upon a mixture of analysis, wisdom, experience and judgment.
Maintain confidentiality and presents the straightforward truth
Self-motivation, initiative, sound judgment, and commitment to ongoing learning are essential
Excellent oral and written, communication skills including organizational skills;
Willingness and ability to work outside of normal business hours, and Holidays and/or weekends as needed.
Able to physically accommodate a wide range of strenuous physical activity, including but not limited to walking long distances, moving up and down stairs, lift bags/boxes up to 50 pounds, drive a minivan and physically manage youth if needed
Possess a current state of Alaska Driving License
Have a clean driving record
Pass federal, state and local background investigation

Covenant House is an Equal Opportunity Employer
In response to the COVID-19 Pandemic all CHA Staff are required to:

Wear masks during the duration of their shift.
Participate in Mandatory weekly COVID-19 testing.
Follow 6-foot social distancing rules.
Complete screening questionnaire prior to entering the facility
Adhere to the State of Alaska and Municipality of Anchorage’s guidelines regarding, travel, exposure, and symptoms.

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