Food Service Worker III

Adaptationprofessionals; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium is hiring a Food Service Worker III in Anchorage. The role involves leadership support, coverage as needed, and maintaining smooth daily operations in the Food and Nutrition Department.

Responsibilities include assisting with setup, serving, restocking, and cashiering, while upholding health and sanitation standards and coordinating with leadership for safety and quality compliance.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of safe food handling and sanitation to comply with health regulations.
• Knowledge of basic kitchen equipment operation.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Stock items throughout the department.
• Set up, serve and restock from counters and steam tables.
• Operate industrial dishwashing and maintain cleanliness.
• Assist guests at the register and follow cash handling policies.
• Ensure food safety and sanitation compliance at all times.
• Support leadership and training of staff as needed.

Skills

Knowledge of safe food handling andSan

Kitchen equipment operation

Independent and teamwork

Oral and written communication

Education

High School diploma or GED

Experience substitute allowed

Job description

US:AK:Anchorage | Hospitality and Travel | Full-Time

Description

About this position: This position requires open availability and flexibility with both scheduled shifts and workdays. The schedule, including days and hours, may change as needed to support staffing coverage and business operations.

As an FSW III, the employee will also be expected to provide leadership support, assist with coverage as needed, and help maintain smooth daily operations based on department needs.

The Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium is a non-profit Tribal health organization designed to meet the unique health needs of Alaska Native and American Indian people living in Alaska. In partnership with the more than 171,000 Alaska Native and American Indian people that we serve and the Tribal health organizations of the Alaska Tribal Health System, ANTHC provides world-class health services, which include comprehensive medical services at the Alaska Native Medical Center, wellness programs, disease research and prevention, rural provider training and rural water and sanitation systems construction.

ANTHC is the largest, most comprehensive Tribal health organization in the United States, and Alaska’s second-largest health employer with more than 3,100 employees offering an array of health services to people around the nation’s largest state.

Our vision: Alaska Native people are the healthiest people in the world.

ANTHC offers a competitive and comprehensive Benefits Package for all Benefit Eligible Employees, which includes:

• Medical Insurance provided through the Federal Employee Health Benefits Program as a Tribal Employee, with over 20 plans and tiers.
  
• Cost-Share Dental and Vision Insurances
• Discounted Pet Insurance
• Retirement Contributions with Pre-Tax or Roth options into a 403(b).
  
• 401(a) ANTHC Retirement Plan: After one year of employment, ANTHC will begin making matching contributions of up to 5% of your eligible pay, based on your own contributions. In addition, you may be eligible for an annual discretionary contribution of up to 3% from the employer.
  
• Paid Time Off starts immediately, earning up to 6 hours per pay period, with paid time off accruals increasing based on years of service.
  
• Eleven Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave or miscarriage/stillbirth eligibility after six months of employment
  
• Basic Short/Long Term Disability premiums, Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance, and Basic Life Insurance are covered 100% by ANTHC, with additional options for Short-Term Disability Buy-Up Coverage and Voluntary Life for yourself and your family members.
  
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Healthcare and Dependent Care.
  
• Ancillary Cash Benefits for accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness.
  
• On-Site Child Care Facility with expert-designed classrooms for early child development and preschool.
  
• Employee Assistance Program with support for grief, financial counseling, mental/emotional health, and discounted legal advice.
  
• Tuition Discounts for you and your 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
• Discount program for travel, gym memberships, amusement parks, and more.

Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium has a hiring preference forqualified Alaska Native and American Indian applicants pursuant to P.L. 93-638 Indian Self Determination Act.

Summary:
Under supervision, the Food Service Worker performs various tasks and roles within the Food and Nutrition Department, working collaboratively as a team, supporting each other to provide the highest quality experience for our patients and guests.

Position Responsibilities - ALL

The Food Service Worker may be assigned to any ANTHC Foods operations where food is stored, prepared or served, including retail and patient services.

May assist with set up, serving and restocking of food from counters and steamtables.

May be responsible for stocking items throughout the department.

Package goods for sale.

Interacts with guests in the serving, retail and dining areas in a positive and welcoming manner.

May be responsible for assisting guests at the register by ringing up sales and following cash handling policies and procedures.

May have responsibility to operate industrial dish washing machine, washing all wares.

Must assist in keeping work space clean. May be responsible to wipe workstations, counters, tables, as well as sweep and mop, and other janitorial duties.

Reports feedback to leadership any issues, for example: concerning quality of food, safety hazards, guest concerns and/or broken equipment.

May be the representative of our department by answering patient calls and assisting them with their meal prescription.

May work on patient tray assembly.

May deliver supplies or meals to patient floors or rooms.

Maintains clean, neat, organized and sanitized workstations.

May work a varying schedule, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays and extended hours as the business dictates.

Attends training programs (classroom and or virtual) as assigned.

Complies with all company safety prevention and reporting of issues and or concerns, reporting all injuries and accidents in a timely manner.

Complies with all local, state and Federal rules and regulations in health, safety and sanitation, including ANTHC policies and procedures.

Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

FSW II

Duties of FSW I

Under general supervision, can perform tasks with a sequence of actions of sequence of steps to complete the task, which requires attention to the process of work.

Shows proficiency in their assigned task area and can provide assistance to one or more areas of the department.

May be an opening or closing position, with occasional oversight of other staff.

May involve more complex cashiering, restocking, and ensuring food safety protocols.

FSW III

Duties of FSW II

Shows leadership skills by taking on advanced responsibilities, including supervising and training staff.

Can provide assistance to 2 or more areas of the department.

May be opening or closing position, including supervision of employees.

May be responsible for supervision of compliance with health and safety regulations.

KNOWLEDGE and SKILLS

• Knowledge of safe food handling and sanitation to comply with health and safety regulations.
• Knowledge of basic kitchen equipment operation.
• Skill in working independently and in a group setting.
• Skill in oral and written communication.

MINIMUM EDUCATION QUALIFICATION

FSW I -NONE

FSW II&III -High School diploma or GED equivalent. Employee can substitute one year of experience with ANTHC in lieu of education.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATION

FSW I -NONE

FSW II -Two (2) years of food service experience or equivalent.

FSW III -Four (4) years of food service experience or equivalent.

MINIMUM CERTIFICATION QUALIFICATION

Valid Municipality of Anchorage Food Handler’s Card within 21 days of hire. A valid Food Protection Manager Certification accredited by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) National Accreditation Board may be substituted in place of the Municipality’s Food Service Worker’s Card.

PREFERRED EDUCATION QUALIFICATION -N/A

Experience in restaurants and catering services or for institutions such as schools, hospitals, or cafeterias.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATION

Experience in restaurants and catering services or for institutions such as schools, hospitals, or cafeterias.

PREFERRED CERTIFICATION QUALIFICATION

Food Protection Manager Certification accredited by the American National Standards Institute National Accreditation Board.