KITCHEN SUPPORT

Fairbanks Native Associ• Fairbanks, AK, US, AK

3d•$19 - $25

About The Position

Kitchen Support is a hands-on, physically active role responsible for maintaining the RPC kitchen’s cleanliness, sanitation, organization, and supplies. The position performs daily and routine deep cleaning, washes dishes, shops for supplies, receives and stocks products, rotates inventory, transports meals, and assists the Cook III (Lead) with food preparation and kitchen operations. The employee is expected to maintain consistent productivity and complete routine duties without repeated reminders. The role helps coordinate cooking operations with meal service times; assists with food preparation, meal setup and service, snack trays, specialty foods, sack meals, and special events; and maintains kitchen facilities in accordance with applicable state, federal, and FNA regulations and policies. It also includes ordering approved supplies as directed, maintaining purchasing and kitchen records, attending kitchen and program meetings, and reporting food-safety, sanitation, equipment, or supply concerns. The position requires the ability to perform physically demanding tasks, including prolonged standing, lifting, stocking, loading and unloading purchases, shopping, and repetitive cleaning. The employee must follow detailed instructions, work with minimal supervision, and cooperate with others in a fast-paced kitchen environment.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Basic knowledge of institutional, commercial, or high-volume food-service operations, food safety, sanitation, and proper food storage.
Valid Alaska Driver License.
Must be at least 21 years of age for company insurance purposes.
Current Food Handler card, or ability to obtain one within 30 days of hire.
Current CPR/First Aid certification, or ability to obtain it within 30 days of hire.
At least one year of experience in institutional, commercial, residential, or high-volume food service.
Basic knowledge of food preparation, proper food storage guidelines, commercial kitchen standards, and food safety and sanitation protocols.
Knowledge of commercial kitchen tools, chemicals, and equipment operation, including safe lifting techniques and operational safety practices.
Understanding of customer service principles and awareness of cross-cultural communication styles for respectful, inclusive interactions with diverse cultures and lifestyles.
Ability to prioritize and perform multiple kitchen tasks concurrently in a fast-paced environment while meeting shift deadlines and meal preparation schedules.
Effective verbal and written communication skills and functional ability to use personal computers and software, such as inventory tracking, email, order entry, or scheduling systems.
Ability to perform physically demanding kitchen tasks consistently and safely, including prolonged standing, lifting, stocking, loading and unloading inventory, shopping, and repetitive deep cleaning.
Ability to understand and accurately follow detailed oral and written instructions with minimal supervision while maintaining quality and accuracy.
Ability to report to work consistently and punctually as scheduled, work independently with self-motivation, and cooperate in team settings.
Ability to perform the physical, cleaning, shopping, and driving requirements of the job.

Responsibilities

Coordinate kitchen activities with the timing and sequence of cooking operations so meals are delivered at appropriate serving times.
Clean and sanitize kitchen areas and items daily, including dishes, cookware, equipment, counters, sinks, floors, shelving, refrigerators, freezers, storage areas, and other assigned areas.
Complete routine deep cleaning and keep work areas clean, safe, and orderly throughout the shift.
Assist with food preparation, meal setup and service, snack trays, specialty foods, sack meals, and special events as directed.
Maintain kitchen facilities in compliance with state, federal, and FNA regulations and policies.
Assist with inventory, report shortages or damaged products promptly, and follow the Cook III (Lead) regarding approved menus, purchasing, and kitchen priorities.
Maintain accurate receipts, purchasing records, temperature logs, sanitation records, and other required kitchen documentation.
Receive, stock, organize, date, label, and rotate food and supplies using First In, First Out (FIFO) procedures.
Perform weekly shopping, purchase approved items, load and unload groceries and supplies, transport purchases to RPC, and properly stock and store items.
Order approved food and kitchen supplies from vendors as directed by the Cook III (Lead).
Keep refrigerators, freezers, dry storage, supplies, equipment, and work areas clean and organized; use kitchen equipment, cleaning products, and chemicals safely.
Complete routine cleaning, stocking, and organizational duties without repeated direction.
Promptly report food-safety, sanitation, equipment, or supply concerns.
Attend regularly scheduled kitchen staff meetings and other program meetings.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.