Food Service Worker

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This position is located in Fairbanks, Alaska. Information about Alaska and the surrounding area can be found at Alaska.

We expect to fill 1 vacancy at this time; however, additional positions may be filled from this announcement if they become available.Screen-out Element: Ability to do the work of the position without more than normal supervision as shown by having worked in the food service industry.

OPM Job Qualifications System for Trades and Labor Occupations will be used in determining your qualifications. There is no specific length of training or experience required; however, you must be able to demonstrate through experience shown in the resume materials, that you possess the skill level that has equipped you with the particular job elements to successfully perform the duties of Food Service Worker without more than normal supervision.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

You must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of the announcement.

Physical Demands: Work is strenuous, involving a great deal of standing, walking, bending, crawling, lifting (up to 70 pounds), and climbing.

Work Environment: Work is performed in and around the dining facility.

Is regularly exposed to a broad spectrum of temperature extremes i.e., the uncomfortably high temperatures and humidity of the steam and heat from cooking and dishwashing equipment; to the extreme cold temperatures when entering walk-in refrigerators or freezing units. Injuries may occur from sharp tools and equipment, hot appliances, chemicals, steam, and slippery floors. Subject to prolonged periods of standing.

Must abide by personal hygiene standards and safe work procedures such as wearing a hairnet or hat and a clean uniform daily. This position requires field work that could last from two to three weeks each time, with multiple occurrences over the course of the field season. Field work occurs in remote locations and employees may be required to sleep in tents.