Food Service, Lead (PCN 05-8549)

Food Service, Lead

The Department of Labor and Workforce Development, Division of AVTEC, is recruiting for a Food Service, Lead located in Seward! No Cover Letter Required! This position is in the Labor, Trades, and Crafts Union (LTC) at a Range 56.

What You Will Be Doing: In the AVTEC Cafeteria, using written and verbal directions, prepare, cook, and service meals for an average of 200 students per meal; maintain a clean work area and follow facility procedures for security, cleanliness, and serving. Under direction of Food Service Foreman, the position is delegated authority to change orders and assign work to Food Service Journey employees.

Our Mission, Values, and Culture: The Alaska Vocational Technical Center has been training Alaskans for work for over 50 years and the staff and instructors continue to play a vital role in the success of AVTEC students. We help students change their lives through training, skill development, and preparation for work in their chosen field. Our mission, to deliver flexible, accessible and affordable workforce training that is responsive to the dynamic needs of business and industry and serves Alaska's diverse communities, is realized through our day to day operations and our staff lives by and models the core values of professionalism, respect, accountability, citizenship, and inclusion in all we do to help Alaskans gain skills, secure employment, and succeed in life.

Benefits of Joining Our Team: The most significant benefit of being an employee at AVTEC is that you will work within an organization that provides better opportunities for Alaskans. As a member of the staff within a Division of the State of Alaska, you are employed by the State of Alaska and, as such, are offered paid leave accrual, retirement, and health benefits.

The Working Environment You Can Expect: AVTEC is located in Seward, a small and friendly community situated at the head of Resurrection Bay, surrounded by mountains. Amenities such as coffee shops, retail stores, and restaurants are all within walking distance of any AVTEC campus, and beautiful nature trails and a great walking and biking path are just steps away from the office door. The working environment and culture are friendly, flexible, and supportive. We believe in a healthy work-life balance and a safe working environment, and we provide opportunities to pursue these daily.

Who We Are Looking For: We are interested in candidates who possess some or all of the following position specific competencies:

• Food Service: Knowledge of preparing and serving food for consumption.
• Customer Service: Works with clients and customers (that is, any individuals who use or receive the services or products that your work unit produces, including the general public, individuals who work in the agency, other agencies, or organizations outside State government) to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations; knows about available products and services; is committed to providing quality products and services.
• Interpersonal Skills: Shows understanding, friendliness, courtesy, tact, empathy, concern, and politeness to others; develops and maintains effective relationships with others; may include effectively dealing with individuals who are difficult, hostile, or distressed; relates well to people from varied backgrounds and different situations; is sensitive to cultural diversity, race, gender, disabilities, and other individual differences.