Job Overview: Local Hospital Barista/Cashier (Kotzebue, AK)

NANA Management Services (NMS) is seeking a Barista/Cashier to support the Maniilaq Health Center in Kotzebue. This role is a vital part of the hospital’s ecosystem, providing essential food and beverage services to healthcare professionals, patients, and visitors in a fast-paced medical environment.

This is a non-rotational position, and NMS is specifically seeking to hire NANA shareholders residing in Kotzebue to fill this local community role.

Key Responsibilities & Daily Tasks

Cashiering & Financial Operations

Transaction Management: Operate the cash register, record prices, process payments (cash or checks), and accurately provide change.
Financial Reporting (Lead Level): Balance registers against tapes, prepare bank deposits, and monitor meal tickets or invoices to ensure sound business practices.
Customer Support: Assist guests with inquiries and provide general information regarding the cafeteria’s offerings.

Beverage Craft & Food Service

Specialty Brewing: Brew a wide variety of coffees, teas, and chocolates using specialized equipment, urns, and drink mixers.
Quality Control: Monitor the quality and quantity of food being served and assist in other food service areas as needed.
Stocking: Periodically check and replenish cafeteria supplies to ensure stations are fully functional.

Sanitation & Maintenance

Environmental Care: Continually wipe and clean the dining room and associated service areas to maintain hospital-grade sanitation standards.
Project Delegation: For Lead roles, delegate specific cleaning projects to ensure the unit’s success.

Qualifications & Requirements

Core Requirements

Education: High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Experience: At least 3 months of experience in cash handling and professional cleaning procedures.
Certification: Must obtain an Alaska Food Workers Card or ServSafe Certification within 90 days of hire.
Background Check: Must pass a comprehensive fingerprinting background investigation (compliant with the Crime Control Act and Indian Child Protection Act).

Physical & Language Skills

Communication: Must be fluent in speaking, reading, and writing English.
Physical Demands: Frequent walking and standing; ability to lift and/or move up to 35 pounds.
Environment: Ability to work effectively in a medium-paced hospital food service setting with high customer interaction.

Why This Role? (NMS Core Values)

Joining NMS at the Maniilaq Health Center means working for an organization that is deeply rooted in Alaska and guided by clear ethical pillars:

Safety & Integrity: A workplace where safety guides behavior and honesty governs all activities.
Respect: Every individual is treated with dignity, and commitments are always fulfilled.
Community Focus: This role directly supports the health and well-being of the Kotzebue community by maintaining the “heart” of the local hospital’s dining facilities.

Salary & Benefits

Wage: Dependent on Experience (DOE).
Benefits: This position includes a comprehensive benefits package (details typically provided during the interview process).

Application Information

Interested candidates should apply through the NMS Careers portal. NANA shareholders are encouraged to highlight their shareholder status in their application. Ensure your resume reflects your previous cash handling experience and your ability to work in a high-interaction, service-oriented environment.

Full Job Description

In Kotzebue, NANA Management Services (NMS) operates at the heart of the NANA region. Unlike urban locations, the Kotzebue operations are deeply integrated with the local community and the Red Dog Mine logistics chain. NMS provides essential services for the Maniilaq Health Center, local schools, and corporate housing facilities. Working here requires a high level of adaptability, as you are often supporting the infrastructure of a remote “hub” community in Northwest Alaska.

Typical Roles & Responsibilities:

Healthcare Support: Providing clinical-grade housekeeping and patient meal services at the Maniilaq Health Center, ensuring strict adherence to sanitation and infection control protocols.
Facilities Maintenance: Performing essential repairs, HVAC monitoring, and preventative maintenance for large-scale institutional buildings in an arctic environment.
Food Service & Catering: Preparing high-volume, nutritious meals for staff, patients, or residents, often incorporating local logistical realities and dietary requirements.
Billeting & Housing Management: Overseeing guest registration and room maintenance for corporate or contractor housing units, ensuring a high standard of hospitality for workers traveling through the hub.
Security & Safety: Providing professional security services for health and corporate facilities, focusing on de-escalation and community-oriented safety.

Qualifications:

Shareholder Preference: In accordance with the NANA Regional Corporation mission, preference is given to NANA shareholders and their descendants.
Arctic Experience: Familiarity with working in extreme cold-weather environments and understanding the logistical challenges of a remote hub like Kotzebue is a major plus.
Communication: Strong interpersonal skills are vital, with a deep respect for Iñupiat values and the ability to work effectively with a diverse local workforce.
Certifications:
- Food Service: Alaska Food Worker Card.
- Maintenance: Relevant trade certifications (Boiler, Electrical, or Plumbing) for technical roles.
- Healthcare: Ability to meet immunization and background check requirements for medical facility access.

Company Benefits:

Cultural Integration: A workplace that prioritizes and celebrates Iñupiat Ilitqusiat (values), such as “Spirit of Hard Work” and “Cooperation.”
Training & Development: Access to specialized training programs through NMS and the NANA family of companies, designed to promote from within the region.
Competitive Compensation: Wages in Kotzebue often include a geographic differential to account for the unique cost of living in Northwest Alaska.
Health & Retirement: Comprehensive insurance packages and 401(k) options for eligible permanent employees.

To apply for this job please visit www.nmsusa.com.

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