NMS / AK Native Medical Center in Anchorage, AK is looking to hire a full-time Lead Cook - Chef. Are you creative with a love for cooking? Do you want to spice up your culinary career by joining a successful business with a positive atmosphere and a fun vibe? If so, please read on!

This cooking position earns a competitive wage of $22/hour. We provide fantastic benefits, including medical, dental, vision, a flexible spending account (FSA), a 401(k), life insurance, and an employee assistance program (EAP). If this sounds like the right culinary opportunity for you, apply today!

ABOUT AK NATIVE MEDICAL CENTER

Built on a culture of safety and integrity, we deliver award-winning, integrated support services to a variety of clients in food service, facilities management, camp services, security, and hotel management. Our mission is to provide management and support services at a level of quality, value, safety, and expertise beyond our client's expectations.

Taking care of our team members is a priority. Our company is represented by five generations! We're a great place for people to start their careers and grow. We are also extremely committed to maintaining a diverse employee community. In addition to rewarding work, we offer competitive pay and plenty of opportunities for growth in a warm and friendly environment. Valdez, AK is a beautiful, wonderful area to live and work in - a hunting and fishing mecca!

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A LEAD COOK - CHEF

As a Lead Cook - Chef, you supervise our kitchen staff in preparing, producing, and presenting a variety of foods. Your passion for the culinary arts plus your experience in the food service industry makes you the perfect person for this fast-paced job! You come into work and immediately review the needs of the day. With attention to detail, you craft meals according to our recipes. You take pride in ensuring that food is prepared quickly while meeting our high standards of quality.

Other members of our kitchen staff look up to you and value your expertise. Naturally organized, you complete production sheets and keep a record of the food used. One of your favorite parts of work is participating in the daily temperature and taste panels to assure quality. You enjoy using your culinary skills to create fantastic meals for our guests, and you love being a valued member of our tight-knit kitchen crew!

QUALIFICATIONS FOR A LEAD COOK - CHEF

Minimum Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Must have Municipality of Anchorage food handler's card or ServSafe contingent upon 30 days of hire.
• Must have two 2 years of experience in a commercial kitchen in a food service operation, restaurant, hotel, or hospital.
• Must have knowledge and training in using a variety of food production equipment.
• Must be able to work independently and complete assignments in a timely manner.
• Must pass a fingerprinting background investigation that complies with The Crime Control Act, Child Care Worker Act, and the Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act.
• Contract requires employees to speak, understand, read and write English.

Do you have excellent leadership, organizational, and time management skills? Are you hardworking and energetic? Can you communicate well with other members of our kitchen staff? If yes, you might just be perfect for this cooking position!

ARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR FOOD SERVICE TEAM?

If you feel that you would be right for this cooking job, please fill out our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application. We look forward to meeting you!

Location: 99508