Food Service, Journey (PCN 05-8099)

State of Alaska•Seward, AK

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for providing meal preparation services in support of student meal services. This includes weighing, measuring, and assembling ingredients to prepare beverages and foods for cooking and serving. The role requires preparing food that meets standards of taste, temperature, appearance, texture, and diet requirements, as well as recognizing produce and food products that do or do not meet quality, safety, and sanitation standards. The Alaska Vocational Technical Center (AVTEC) trains Alaskans for work in the trades, with a mission to deliver flexible, accessible, and affordable workforce training responsive to the dynamic needs of business and industry. The working environment is described as friendly, flexible, and supportive, located in Seward, Alaska.

Requirements

Knowledge of preparing and serving food for consumption.
Ability to work with clients and customers to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations.
Commitment to providing quality products and services.
Ability to show understanding, friendliness, courtesy, tact, empathy, concern, and politeness to others.
Ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with others.
Ability to deal effectively with individuals who are difficult, hostile, or distressed.
Ability to relate well to people from varied backgrounds and different situations.
Sensitivity to cultural diversity, race, gender, disabilities, and other individual differences.
Must meet Alaska Residency Requirements.
Ability to meet the Competency Specifications stated in the Position Descriptions on the Local 71 website.
Must register with the Local 71 Union prior to applying for this position.
Local 71 enrollment will be required no later than 30 days after accepting the position.
Must certify that you have a legal right to accept employment in the United States.
Must provide a list of three (3) professional references, one of which should be your most recent supervisor, including name, job title, employer, and current phone number(s) at the time of interview.

Nice To Haves

All applicants are encouraged to register with the Local 71 Union prior to applying for this position.

Responsibilities

Provide meal preparation services in support of student meal services.
Weigh, measure, and assemble ingredients to prepare beverages and foods for cooking and serving.
Prepare food that meets standards of taste, temperature, appearance, texture, and diet requirements.
Recognize produce and food products that do or do not meet quality, safety, and sanitation standards.