Food Service Worker (Kitchen Helper): Horizons Cafe (Downtown Anchorage)

With limited supervision from the Food Service General Manager, the employee is responsible for preparing food as instructed, washing pots, pans and dishes, stocking, cleaning, operating the cash register, delivering catering orders, and assisting staff in the kitchen area. Work Schedule Monday-Friday: 6:00am to 2:30pm (40hr/week) - PTO Eligible REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Must be at least 18 years of age High school diploma or equivalent Current Municipality of Anchorage Food Worker Card Able to proficiently speak, read, understand and write English Must pass a pre-employment physical requirement Must meet criminal history and background requirements DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS One year of previous kitchen experience Training and application in the prevention of food borne illness, HACCP, sanitation and personal hygiene ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Clean and sanitize dishes, pots, pans, and equipment Clean assigned areas following proper procedures Unload supplies and small equipment from storeroom area and pot area Utilize proper equipment and utensils Prepare and portion food items according to instructions Assemble and serve food to customers, replenishing food as needed Provide quality customer service Work with catering department to prepare or deliver food items Operate cash register with accuracy Promote, establish and maintain a safe work environment for all employees and clients Ability to work in a constant state of alertness in a safe manner Willingness to perform other duties as required Willingness to work at various locations as required CORE COMPETENCIES Commitment to Excellence : Identifies what needs to be completed and takes action to achieve a standard of excellence beyond job expectations Corporate Values : Understand, embraces, and integrates DUS corporate values into everyday duties and responsibilities Safety and Security : Promotes a safe work environment for co-workers and customers Customer Service : Identifies and responds to current and future client needs by providing excellent service to internal and external customers Teamwork : Resourceful team player that builds, strengthens, and maintains collaborative relationships with others inside and outside the organization JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES Dependability : Consistently adheres to operational standards, ensures smooth operations and positive customer experiences, builds a productive workplace, is reliable and improves team morale Independence : Works with little or no supervision Time Management : Manages time effectively when accomplishing tasks, projects, and goals BENEFITS Full-time regular employees have the opportunity to accrue paid time off (PTO) and enroll in health insurance, life insurance, 401k Retirement Plan and short-term disability insurance. Full-time regular employees are provided access to our employee assistance program. WORKING ENVIRONMENT The majority of work is performed in a professional office setting with a wide variety of people with differing functions, personalities and abilities. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The employee's work requires routine walking, standing, bending and carrying items weighing up to 50 pounds. Applicant will be required to successfully complete a post-offer pre-hire physical and Functional Capacity Exam. REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION It is Denali Universal Services' business philosophy and practice to provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Denali Universal Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.