Are you creative with a love for cooking? Would you like to join a team that provides a supportive work environment and great perks? If so, please read on!

NMS in Kotzebue, AK is looking to hire a full-time Head Cook - Kitchen Supervisor to join our exceptional food service team.

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

A LITTLE ABOUT US

Built on a culture of safety and integrity, we deliver award-winning, integrated support services to a variety of clients. We work hard to provide management and support services at the highest level of quality, value, safety, and expertise. Our exceptional team of innovative employees allows us to consistently exceed the expectations of our customers, improving the quality of daily life at every business we serve. Known as the "Gateway to the Arctic", Kotzebue is surrounded by natural beauty.

As an employer, we offer more than "just a job" - we offer the opportunity to help the community. Our company is represented by five generations! We are extremely committed to maintaining a diverse employee community. In addition to rewarding work, we offer competitive pay and plenty of opportunities for growth!

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A HEAD COOK - KITCHEN SUPERVISOR

As a Head Cook - Kitchen Supervisor, you are vital to the operations of our food service team! You oversee and help to produce a variety of meals in accordance with nutritional services and health department standards. Leading your team, you prep foods following standardized recipes and portion control standards. With attention to detail, you accurately record all amounts of food prepared, along with any leftovers.

You train new hires and assist coworkers during staff shortages. The food service team looks to you to give instructions. You are sure to maintain the cleanliness of the work area at all times. Keeping students well-fed so that they can focus on learning makes you feel good!

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Food handler's card or ServSafe certification contingent upon 30 days of hire
• At least one (1) year of previous food production managerial or supervisory experience
• Must have basic proficiency in MS Office Suite Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Must have knowledge/training of the usage of food production equipment.
• Must follow standardized recipes.
• Contract requires employees to speak, understand, read, and write English.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

Weather: Indoors, environmentally controlled.

Noise level: The noise level in the work environment is usually mild to moderate.

Description of environment: This is a cafeteria environment located on a university campus setting.

Physical requirements: Frequently required to stand, walk, use hands/fingers to handle or feel, stoop, kneel, talk/hear, see, taste/smell, and carry weight/lift. Infrequently required to sit, crouch, or crawl. Must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Are you organized with an eye for details? Do you possess strong leadership skills and the ability to generate enthusiasm among team members? Can you clearly communicate with coworkers? If yes, you might just be perfect for this cooking position!

ARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR COOKING TEAM?

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

Location: 99752