Job Information
Denali Universal Services (DUS) Food Service Worker (Kitchen Helper): Horizons Cafe (Downtown Anchorage) in Anchorage, Alaska
Description
JOB SUMMARY
With limited supervision from the Food Service Manager, the employee is responsible for preparing food as instructed, washing pots, pans and dishes, stocking, cleaning, operating the cash register, delivering catering orders, and assisting staff in the kitchen area.
Work Schedule
Monday-Friday: 6:00am to 2:30pm (40hr/week) - PTO Eligible
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Must be at least 18 years of age
High school diploma or equivalent
Current Municipality of Anchorage Food Worker Card
Able to proficiently speak, read, understand and write English
Must pass a pre-employment physical requirement
Must meet criminal history and background requirements
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
One year of previous kitchen experience
Training and application in the prevention of food borne illness, HACCP, sanitation and personal hygiene
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Clean and sanitize dishes, pots, pans, and equipment
Clean assigned areas following proper procedures
Unload supplies and small equipment from storeroom area and pot area
Utilize proper equipment and utensils
Prepare and portion food items according to instructions
Assemble and serve food to customers, replenishing food as needed
Provide quality customer service
Work with catering department to prepare or deliver food items
Operate cash register with accuracy
Promote, establish and maintain a safe work environment for all employees and clients
Ability to work in a constant state of alertness in a safe manner
Willingness to perform other duties as required
Willingness to work at various locations as required
CORE COMPETENCIES
Commitment to Excellence: Identifies what needs to be completed and takes action to achieve a standard of excellence beyond job expectations
Corporate Values: Understand, embraces, and integrates DUS corporate values into everyday duties and responsibilities
Safety and Security: Promotes a safe work environment for co-workers and customers
Customer Service: Identifies and responds to current and future client needs by providing excellent service to internal and external customers
Teamwork: Resourceful team player that builds, strengthens, and maintains collaborative relationships with others inside and outside the organization
JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES
Dependability: Consistently adheres to operational standards, ensures smooth operations and positive customer experiences, builds a productive workplace, is reliable and improves team morale
Independence: Works with little or no supervision
Time Management: Manages time effectively when accomplishing tasks, projects, and goals
BENEFITS
Full-time regular employees have the opportunity to accrue paid time off (PTO) and enroll in health insurance, life insurance, 401k Retirement Plan and short-term disability insurance. Full-time regular employees are provided access to our employee assistance program.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT
The majority of work is performed in a professional office setting with a wide variety of people with differing functions, personalities and abilities.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The employee’s work requires routine walking, standing, bending and carrying items weighing up to 50 pounds. Applicant will be required to successfully complete a post-offer pre-hire physical and Functional Capacity Exam.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
It is Denali Universal Services’ business philosophy and practice to provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Denali Universal Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)