Cape Fox Facilities Services (CFFS) is seeking an experienced Food Service Specialist (FSS). The FSS is responsible for assisting with the operation of a food preparation and service unit by performing a variety of duties such as operating a cash register, serving customers, stocking supplies, cleaning food preparation and serving areas, and filling vending machines or washing pots, pans and dishes. The Food Service Specialist assists with the preparation of meals by mixing beverages, chopping and slicing vegetables/meats, preparing salad items and dressings, making and wrapping sandwiches or filling juice containers. The FSS sets up the steam table and prepares all grilled items; cooks all items that are prepared to order; and does related work as required.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

The Food Services Specialist:

• Provides a variety of customer related duties including greeting customers, posting the daily menu, operation of cash registers, opening cash registers for the day by verifying amount of money in the bank and making change; closes out cash register by counting cash in till.
• Prepares sandwiches and salads; cleans and wraps baked potatoes; chops and slices fruits, vegetables and meats for soups, salads or sandwiches; makes salad dressings; bakes cookies; cuts pies and cakes; serves prepared items.
• Stocks serving area with juice, cookies, chips, cream, sugar, cups, napkins, straws and lids; cleans machines, work stations and service areas; busses tables; gets ice for ice machines; prepares beverages; makes deliveries to other departments.
• Washes pots and pans; operates dishwasher; stores clean items in the proper place and ensures that the pot-and-pan area is clean, neat and sanitized each day prior to closing the kitchen area.
• Assists on cafeteria line by serving entrees, vegetables, weighing sandwiches, refilling and restocking items and keeping area clean; sets up and takes down food line.
• Cleans and fills vending/soft drink, juice, milk and hot chocolate machines; inventories products in vending/soft drink machines; orders and puts away vending machine products.
• Trains hourly employees and student assistants as assigned by the supervisor; guides and instructs assistants in bar service, grill cooking, dessert cutting and portion control.
• Takes customer orders and prepares grilled and cooked-to-order items; cleans grill, deep fryers, condiment and steam tables, salad/soup bars and juice/pie cases; keeps work areas orderly and clean; replenishes pastry items; replenishes work area freezer with food items; stocks work area refrigerator with food items necessary for the line; has responsibility for menu planning, cooking soups and chili and preparing entrees during summer term.

High school diploma or equivalent is required. Six months of experience as a cashier and/or food preparer in the food service industry is required. Experience in a large institutional setting is preferred. A current Alaska Approved Food Handlers Card is required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of the purpose and safe operation of equipment used in the kitchen; knowledge of safety and sanitary requirements of a food service operation; ability to prepare tasteful, visually appealing foods; ability to follow food service procedures; ability to understand oral and written instructions; ability to work efficiently and adhere to deadlines; ability to set up food in an appealing manner; ability to follow food portioning guidelines; ability to make correct change and count money accurately for the till; ability to remember prices of food items; ability to understand and follow health regulations for safety and sanitation; ability to deal with customers in a pleasant, courteous and helpful manner; ability to operate cash register, coffee urn, juice dispensers, grill, pot washer, slicer, chopper, knives, deep fryer, sandwich wrapper and other kitchen utensils or equipment; ability to lift and carry sacks or boxes weighing up to 50 pounds; ability to work' around hot equipment and in a warm environment; ability to stand for extended periods; ability to work irregular hours, varied shifts and/or occasional weekends; ability to drive as required by the position; ability to work safely.