Food service

Job Description

Job Description

Salary : Stipend / Room and Board

JOB TITLE : Food Service Internship

DEPARTMENT : Food Service (Operations)

REPORTS TO : Food Services Manager

PURPOSE : Under the direction of the Facilities Manager, will be involved with day-to-day operations of the physical plant.

RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Compliance with health, safety and fire regulations regarding food preparation and serving.
• Prepare food according to established menus and baking.
• Monitor portion, size, and presentation.
• Maintain food and equipment inventories.
• Maintains a clean, safe, and unobstructed workspace through general cleaning of the kitchen and dining areas.
• Assists in planning all menus and have the ability to create recipes appropriate for a variety of dining.
• Assists in purchasing food and supplies within assigned budgets and according to established menus.
• Receive food and beverage deliveries, checking contents to verify quantity and quality.
• Operates dish machine to company and manufacture specifications.
• Uses proper measurement of detergent and sanitizer in the dish machine according to manufacturer’s specifications.
• Wash and restock all dishes, glassware, utensils, pots, pans and other cooking equipment.
• Gather, empty and remove all garbage.
• Keep dish and storage areas clean and organized
• Clean kitchen and dining room floors by sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, vacuuming, steam cleaning, or shampooing.
• Perform any combination of light housekeeping duties to maintain commercial establishments in a clean and orderly manner.

Duties may include making beds, replenishing linens, doing laundry, and cleaning rooms and halls.

• Clean, polish, dust furniture, fixtures, windows and mirrors and clean and maintain cooking, serving, and catering equipment according to company and manufacture specifications.
• Set up, arrange, and remove decorations, tables, chairs, ladders, and scaffolding to prepare facilities for events such as banquets and meetings.
• Will attend all appropriate staff and faculty meetings as needed.
• Carries out other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES : None

MINISTRY EXPECTATIONS :

Alaska Christian College esteems our students and co-workers and values each as members of our community of faith. Students, faculty, staff, visitors, and vendors are all considered customers and it is the duty of each employee, regardless of their position, to perform to a high level of customer service.

All employees are encouraged to develop meaningful relationships with students and other staff to promote the mutual growth of deeper whole-life discipleship.

REQUIREMENTS :

• Must have or acquire ServSafe certification / food handlers’ card.
• Must possess knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and serving of food.
• Must possess knife skills with the ability to prep food quickly and efficiently.
• Must possess knowledge of catering operations, garnish and food presentation.
• Must have good communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Must have the ability to listen to and understand the information being presented and be able to follow written instructions.
• Detail-oriented, with a high degree of accuracy and skill in all work performed.
• Must have the ability to keep hands and arms steady when necessary and to move quickly.
• Must understand and maintain the confidentiality of all information seen or heard.
• Functions well in a cross-cultural environment, have a teachable attitude, and is willing to be a team player.
• Must be able to use relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.
• Must be adaptable, with the ability to maintain composure in difficult situations.
• Must be able to work split shifts and weekends as needed
• Maintain composure under difficult circumstances and adaptable.
• Must be able to evaluate issues and situations and use logic to determine appropriate solutions.
• Must be able to work independently and show good judgment.
• Must be organized, efficient, and show good time management skills.
• Must be reliable and dependable with regular, timely attendance.
• Must be able to pass a background check.

General Internship Guidelines

• The internships will be 40 hours a week.
• The internship concludes in May 2025.
• Must be between the ages of 18 and 28 years old at the acceptance of the internship.
• College graduate preferred.
• Interns will have 15 days off for a 12 month internship and 11 days off for a 9 month internship.
• The supervisor will set working hours.
• Interns will be stipend $1566.66 month.
• At the completion of the internship in May, interns who complete the entire program will receive an additional $100 for each month they participate.
• Housing included.
• Limited meal plan included.
• Interns will be supervised by the directors in the area which they intern.
• Composition and documentation of a professional development plan.
• Most work will be on campus with some local, statewide, and national travel involved.
• October Attendance at Murdock Trust’s annual Vision and Call internship conference.
• September and February attendance at bi-annual CYAK young adult retreat.
• Weekly meetings and coursework with the project advisor.
• Must be willing to agree to and sign a statement of Evangelical Covenant Affirmations and Acknowledgement of the Covenant Affirmations and ABHE statement.

WORKING CONDITIONS : These duties will be conducted in an office environment with limited exposure to hazardous materials.

The majority of the shift will be spent seated and working on a computer. Must have adequate sight to meet the responsibilities of the job.

Must be able to lift 40 pounds on an occasional basis.

DRESS CODE : Within the office, business casual dress is expected. Jeans are acceptable as long as they are clean and well-kept.

If any questions arise regarding what is appropriate, speak with the supervisor.

STATEMENT OF UNDERSTANDING : This job description is intended to describe the general nature of the work being performed by the person assigned to this position and does not state or imply that it is all-inclusive.

Other duties and responsibilities may be added with consideration of the job requirements and skills needed and can be changed verbally or in writing at the discretion of the job's immediate supervisor.

Last updated : 2024-07-09

Salary : $1,567