KITCHEN SUPPORT

SUMMARY

JOB DUTIES

• Coordinates with the time and sequence of cooking operations to deliver meals at appropriate serving times.
• Washes dishes and cleans the kitchen including all equipment.
• Assists with providing snack trays and specialty foods as directed for special events.
• Maintains kitchen facilities in compliance with state, federal and FNA regulations and policies.
• Delivers meals to the WCCIH program.
• Assists with planning menus and maintains kitchen inventory; gathers input from Cook(s) for supplies and inventory needs.
• Ensures accuracy of expenses and receipts for food purchases
• Stocks and rotates food items on appropriate shelves with accurate labeling and disposal standards.
• Shop for supplies on a weekly basis
• Order supplies from vendors on a weekly basis
• Attends regularly scheduled kitchen staff meetings, and other program meetings.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

NECESSARY KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITY

• Familiarity with Behavioral Health policies and procedures
• Ability to report to work in a timely manner.
• Knowledge of customer service concepts and practice.
• Understanding of and sensitivity to diverse cultures and lifestyles, as well as cross-cultural communication styles
• Skill in operating personal computer utilizing a variety of computer software.
• Skill in managing multiple priorities and tasks concurrently to meet deadlines.
• Skill in oral and written communication
• Skill in establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with colleagues, supervisors, and consumers.
• Ability to accurately follow verbal and written instructions. 
• Ability to work independently as well as with teams.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (Education & Experience)

• High school diploma or GED
• Knowledge of institutional style cooking
• Valid Alaska Driver License
• For company insurance purposes must be at least 21 years of age.
• Current Food Handler card, or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.
• Current CPR/First Aid certification, or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (Education & Experience)

Notice:  All employment at the Fairbanks Native Association (FNA) is “at will.”  This means the employee or FNA may terminate employment at any time and for any reason. Unless specified in writing, no duration of employment is expressed or implied for this position. Your signature indicates that you have read this Job Description and understand the essential functions of and qualifications for the job.