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The Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA), Division of Alaska Military Youth Academy (AMYA) is recruiting for aFood Services Journey!This position is in the General Government (GGU) bargaining unit at a wage grade 57.This position is open to Alaska Residents only.Please checkour Definition FAQ to determine if you qualify.What you will be doing:In this position, you will collaborate closely with AMYA's Lead Cook to assist in preparing and serving nutritious meals for our cadets, following standardized recipes to ensure consistent quality and adherence to the National School Lunch Program guidelines. Your responsibilities will include interpreting production worksheets and written instructions to guarantee compliance with health regulations, thereby contributing to a safe and healthy dining experience for all participants.Our Mission and Culture:By joining the AMYA team, you'll be part of a pioneering team dedicated to fostering educational and behavioral change in a supportive environment. This role offers the opportunity to engage with cadets as they evolve into self-sufficient, critical thinkers, witnessing firsthand their remarkable growth and transformations. Contributing to the success of this program not only impacts the lives of the youth in Alaska but also shapes the future of the community, making a lasting difference in their development and outlook.The benefits of joining our team:Be part of a forward-thinking educational and behavioral transformation environment at the Alaska Military Youth Academy (AMYA). Join an organization that leads the nation in student success, helping create self-sufficient, critical thinkers. AMYA is dedicated to creating future citizens that are agents of positive change. Witness the remarkable progress and transformations of our cadets. Help shape the future of Alaska's youth by working with AMYA.The working environment you can expect:AMYA is proudly located at Camp Carroll on Joint Base Elmendorf/Fort Richardson (JBER) surrounded by the natural beauty of the Arctic Valley where you can enjoy a three-mile paved walking / jogging trail and have access to both an on-site café and fitness center at the Army National Guard Armory. You will be able to work and enjoy recreation alongside uniformed members and other state employees to accomplish our mission while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.Who we are looking for:In addition to the minimum qualifications, the ideal candidate will possess the following competencies:* Food Production: Knowledge of planning, growing, and harvesting of food for consumption using appropriate equipment and techniques.* Food Service: Knowledge of preparing and serving food for consumption.* Technical Credibility: Understands and appropriately applies principles, procedures,requirements, regulations, and policies related to specialized expertise.* Oral and Written Communication: Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral and written presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately.* 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.The competency specification for this job class is available at: view the general description and example of duties for the position please go to the following link: you can see yourself in this role, we encourage you to apply!* 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 is 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.Vacancies in this job class are filled through Union referral, except for promotions, demotions, transfers, and emergency appointments.Please read the below information carefully. This applies to your application submission.Please ensure your application (through work history, training, education, licenses, certifications, etc.) supports/demonstrates you possess the minimum required competencies for the job class.Required documents due at the time of interview:* Last two (2) performance evaluations or two (2) professional letters of recommendation, if evaluations are not available.* Two (2) professional references we may contact by phone (must include position titles, and one former supervisor).* Valid Alaska Driver's License.Note: You will not need to bring if not already attached/submitted with your application package.Requirements of the position to be completed within 30 days of hire date:* Must be able to obtain and maintain Bio-Metrics Identification card (DBIDS) for Access to JBER* Must be able to pass an FBI Fingerprint background check.* Must be able to obtain Serve-Safe Certification within 30 days of hireEducation: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.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.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 a 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: Statement:The State of Alaska complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities, who require accommodation, auxiliary aides or services, or alternative communication formats, please call 1-800-###-#### or (907) ###-#### in Juneau or TTY: Alaska Relay 711 or 1-800-###-#### 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.Notice: If you choose to be contacted by email, please ensure your email address is correct on your application and that the spam filter will permit email from the 'govermentjobs.com' domains. For information on allowing emails from the 'governmentjobs.com' domains, visit the Lost Password Help page located at: Alaska Application Questions & Assistance: Questions regarding application submission or system operation errors should be directed to the Workplace Alaska hotline at 1-800-###-#### (toll free) or (907) ###-#### if you are located in the Juneau area. Requests for information may also be emailed to: ...@alaska.govFor applicant password assistance please visit: Information: For specific information in reference to the position please contact the hiring manager:Jay EdadesFood Service SupervisorOffice: 907-###-####Email: ...@alaska.gov