AK Military Youth Academy (AMYA) Food Service Journey (090314)

Full Job Description

The Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA), Alaska Military Youth Academy (AMYA), Food Service Section

is recruiting for a Food Service Journey position!

This position is in the Labor, Trades, and Crafts (LTC) bargaining unit at a wage grade 57.

This position is open to Alaska Residents only.

Please check our Definition FAQ to determine if you qualify.

What You Will Be Doing:
You’ll play an important role in providing safe, nutritious meals while helping keep the kitchen clean, efficient, and compliant with program standards. Under the direction of the Lead Cook, you will prepare, cook, and serve large quantities of food using standardized recipes. You’ll follow production worksheets and written instructions to ensure compliance with National School Lunch Program requirements, maintain clean and sanitized kitchen areas and equipment, and communicate regularly with the Lead Cook to receive daily assignments. After training, you’ll work independently and confidently in your role.

Our Mission, Values, and Culture:
The Alaska Military Youth Academy (AMYA) is dedicated to helping Alaska’s youth build a brighter future. Through instruction in responsibility, leadership, citizenship, life skills, academic achievement, and personal development, AMYA provides the guidance and support that empowers young people to reach their full potential.

Benefits of Jointing Our Team:
When you join AMYA, you will be at the forefront of helping Alaska’s youth achieve their full potential. We are committed to your professional growth through skills development and career advancement. In addition, you’ll enjoy paid leave, multiple retirement options, and comprehensive medical, vision, and dental benefits—supporting you both professionally and personally as you serve your community.

The Working Environment You Can Expect:
AMYA is proudly situated at Camp Carroll on Joint Base Elmendorf/Fort Richardson (JBER), nestled amidst the scenic Arctic Valley with a three-mile paved trail for walking and jogging, and access to a no-cost fitness center at the Army National Guard Armory, providing opportunities to collaborate with military members and fellow state employees while supporting a healthy work-life balance and fulfilling our mission.

Who We Are Looking For:

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

To learn more about Alaska Military Youth Academy, please visit: Alaska Military Youth Academy

*NOTE * SPECIAL NOTICE - JBER (BASE) ACCESS * NOTE*

The successful applicants must pass a federal background check in order to qualify for military base access, which is required with this position's work location on base.

The background check may include fingerprinting.

All job offers are conditional pending successful completion of the federal background check and issuance of a Defense Biometrics Identification System (DBIDS) card allowing base access.

Also, you must be able to maintain the clearance throughout your employment.

If using a private vehicle this will require a valid Alaska Driver License, proof of vehicle insurance, and a valid State of Alaska vehicle registration.

State employees are guests on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson; clearance and access are not within the State's control.

Special Note: In addition, in some cases employees must be able to obtain and maintain a Common Access Card (CAC).

As part of the examination process, a background check investigation, including a criminal records check, will be conducted. Conviction of a crime will not automatically preclude appointment.

The circumstances involved in the conviction will be considered.

Requirements

Vacancies in this job class are filled through Union referral, except for promotions, demotions, transfers, and emergency appointments.

This job class is part of a series of competency based class specifications created for career areas within the Labor, Trades, and Crafts Unit.

The class specification identifies the levels of work and wage grades within the career area, the core and specific competencies of the career area, required work behaviors, certifications, and physical requirements.

The competency specification for this job class is available at http://doa.alaska.gov/dop/fileadmin/Classification/pdf/LTC_Specs/FOODSERVICE.pdfAn offer to interview will be based on the ability to meet the Competency Specifications stated in the Position Descriptions on the Local 71 website.

Competency Specifications are found at http://doa.alaska.gov/dop/fileadmin/Classification/pdf/LTC_Specs/FOODSERVICE.pdf

All applicants are encouraged to register with the Local 71 Union prior to applying for this position. If offered this position, Local 71 enrollment will be required no later than 30 days after accepting the position. Local 71 website: http://www.local71.com.

Qualifications

Please read the information below carefully, this applied to your application submission:
Ensure your application meets the minimum qualifications for the job class, carefully review the job description and compare it with your work history, training, education, licenses, and certifications. Highlight relevant experiences and credentials that directly align with the job requirements and organize them clearly in your application to demonstrate your qualifications effectively.

Required documents due at the time of interview:

• If you are a current or former State of Alaska employee, provide your last two (2) performance evaluations or if you have never been employed with the State, please provide three (3) professional letters of recommendation if evaluations are unavailable.
• Three (3) professional references we may contact by phone (must include position titles, and your current supervisor and one former supervisor).
• Include official college transcripts if using education to meet minimum requirements.
• Serve-Safe Certification (Must be able to obtain within 30 days from the appointment date)

Note: You will not need to bring these documents if you have already attached/submitted with your application package.

Other Requirements of the Position:

• You will work closely with large groups of at-risk youth, which can be challenging and sometimes stressful. This role requires patience, resilience, and strong communication skills, but it also offers the rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young people.

Candidates must be able to pass a federal background security check in order to qualify for military base access.

All job offers are conditional pending the successful completion of the background check and issuance of a Defense Biometrics Identification System card.

The individual must also be able to maintain the clearance throughout employment.

Bargaining Unit:
If you are a current state employee, please mark the union you are a member of at the time of application. If you are not a current state employee, do not complete this question.

Education:If post-secondary education is required to meet the minimum qualifications, you must fill in the Education section of the application.

If you have not obtained a degree, please indicate the number of units completed.

Copies of transcripts are required to verify educational credentials if used to meet the minimum qualifications for a position.

Transcripts must be attached at the time of application, submitted to the contact information below, or provided at the time of interview if you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications.

If you cannot attach it to your application, email or fax it to the contact provided in the job posting.

Special Instructions for Foreign Education: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the above requirements, if applicable.

If utilizing this education you must show that the education credentials have been submitted to a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign educational credentials and that such education has been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S.

education programs; or an accredited U.S.

state university reports the other institution as one whose transcript is given full value, or full value is given in subject areas applicable to the curricula at the state university.

It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

Note: The State of Alaska does not provide VISA Employer sponsorships.

Work Experience:If using work experience not already documented in your application, also provide the employer’s name, your job title, dates of employment, and whether full-or part-time.

Applications will be reviewed to determine if the responses are supported, and minimum qualifications are clearly met.

If they are not, the applicant may not advance to the interview and selection phase of the recruitment.

Note: Attaching a resume or curriculum vitae is not an alternative to filling out the application in its entirety.

Noting "see resume or CV" or any similar response on any portion of your application may lead to a determination your application is incomplete and removal from consideration for this job posting.

Multiple Vacancies:
This recruitment may be used for more than one (1) vacancy. The applicant pool acquired during this recruitment may be used for future vacancies for up to ninety (90) days after this recruitment closes. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply to each recruitment notice to ensure consideration for all vacancies.

Application Notice:
You can ONLY apply for this position through the Workplace Alaska website or via hardcopy application. If you accessed this recruitment bulletin through a job search portal such as AlaskaJobs or any other database, you MUST use Workplace Alaska online or hardcopy application to successfully apply. Instructions on how to apply with Workplace Alaska may be found on the Workplace Alaska "How to Apply" webpage, found here: http://doa.alaska.gov/dop/workplace/help/

EEO Statement:
The State of Alaska complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities, who require accommodation, auxiliary aids or services, or alternative communication formats, please call 1-800-587-0430 or (907) 465-4095 in Juneau or TTY: Alaska Relay 711 or 1-800-770-8973 or correspond with the Division of Personnel & Labor Relations at: P.O. Box 110201, Juneau, AK 99811-0201. The State of Alaska is an equal opportunity employer.

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Additional Information

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Requests for information may also be emailed to: recruitment.services@alaska.gov

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Contact Information: For specific information in reference to the position please contact the hiring manager:

Jay Edades
Food Service Supervisor
Email: jay.edades@alaska.gov