KITCHEN SUPPORT

JOB DUTIES

• Covers meals at appropriate serving times based on coordination with cooking operations.
• Cleans dishes and the kitchen including all equipment.
• Assists with providing snack trays and specialty foods for special events.
• Maintains kitchen facilities in compliance with state, federal, and FNA regulations and policies.
• Delivers meals to the WCCIH program.
• Plans 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.
• Orders 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.
• 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)

• Minimum of one (1) year experience in institutional style cooking.