Food Service Worker I - ANMC Foods

Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium•Anchorage, AK

About The Position

Under supervision, the Food Service Worker performs a variety of tasks within the Food and Nutrition Department, collaborating with coworkers to provide a high-quality experience for patients and guests. The worker may be assigned to any ANTHC Foods operation where food is stored, prepared, or served, including retail and patient services. Duties may include food setup and service, stocking and packaging goods, guest assistance and cashiering, dishwashing, cleaning and sanitation, patient meal support, and delivery of supplies or meals. The position may involve varying schedules, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays, and extended hours as business needs dictate.

Requirements

Food Service Worker I: No minimum education requirement.
Food Service Worker I: No minimum experience requirement.
Obtain a valid Municipality of Anchorage Food Handler’s Card within 21 days of hire; an ANSI National Accreditation Board-accredited Food Protection Manager Certification may be substituted.
Knowledge of safe food handling and sanitation sufficient to comply with health and safety regulations.
Knowledge of basic kitchen equipment operation.
Ability to work independently and in a group setting.
Oral and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience in restaurants, catering services, or institutions such as schools, hospitals, or cafeterias.
Food Protection Manager Certification accredited by the American National Standards Institute National Accreditation Board.

Responsibilities

Assist with setting up, serving, and restocking food at counters and steam tables.
Stock items throughout the department and package goods for sale.
Interact with guests in serving, retail, and dining areas in a positive and welcoming manner.
Assist guests at the register, ring up sales, and follow cash-handling policies and procedures.
Operate an industrial dishwashing machine and wash wares when assigned.
Keep workspaces clean, including wiping workstations, counters, and tables; sweeping and mopping; and performing other janitorial duties.
Report issues to leadership, including concerns about food quality, safety hazards, guest concerns, and broken equipment.
Answer patient calls and assist patients with their meal prescriptions when assigned.
Work on patient tray assembly and deliver supplies or meals to patient floors or rooms when assigned.
Maintain clean, neat, organized, and sanitized workstations.
Attend assigned classroom or virtual training programs.
Follow company safety procedures and report issues, concerns, injuries, and accidents promptly.
Comply with local, state, and federal health, safety, and sanitation rules and regulations, as well as ANTHC policies and procedures.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

Medical insurance through the Federal Employee Health Benefits Program, with more than 20 plans and tiers.
Cost-share dental and vision insurance.
Discounted pet insurance.
Retirement contributions through a 403(b) with pre-tax or Roth options.
401(a) ANTHC Retirement Plan matching contributions of up to 5% of eligible pay after one year of employment, based on employee contributions; employees may also be eligible for an annual discretionary employer contribution of up to 3%.
Paid time off accruing from the start of employment, up to 6 hours per pay period, with accruals increasing based on years of service.
Eleven paid holidays.
Paid parental leave or miscarriage/stillbirth leave eligibility after six months of employment.
Basic short- and long-term disability premiums, AD&D insurance, and basic life insurance covered by ANTHC, with additional voluntary coverage options.
Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care.
Ancillary cash benefits for accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness.
On-site child care facility.
Employee Assistance Program, including grief support, financial counseling, mental and emotional health support, and discounted legal advice.
Tuition discounts for employees and eligible dependents at Alaska Pacific University.
On-site training courses and professional development opportunities.
License and certification reimbursements and occupational insurance for medical staff.
Emergency travel assistance.
Education assistance or education leave eligibility.
Discounts for travel, gym memberships, amusement parks, and more.