NMS in Anchorage, AK is looking to hire a full-time Food Service Manager. Are you flexible, reliable, and energetic? Would you like to work for an employer that recognizes the unique talents you bring to the job? If so, please read on!

This kitchen management position earns a competitive wage and enjoys exceptional 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 opportunity for you, apply today!

NMS: OUR MISSION

Built on a culture of safety and integrity, we deliver award-winning, integrated support services to a variety of clients. Our mission is to provide services at a level of quality, value, safety, and expertise beyond our guests' expectations. Located in gorgeous Anchorage, we're surrounded by nature's beauty!

As an employer, we offer more than "just a job" - we offer the opportunity to help the community. Taking care of our team members is a priority. Our company is represented by five generations! 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!

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A FOOD SERVICE MANAGER

As a Food Service Manager, you direct kitchen operations on the University of Alaska Anchorage campus. You are directly responsible for the successful operation of food service activities including retail, quality improvement, infection control, and sanitation. This unique opportunity is perfect for someone like you who is energetic and highly motivated!

You're a natural leader. Staff members understand their responsibilities and are enabled to do their best work with you there to offer support. Working with other members of the food prep team, you plan a variety of balanced and attractive menus, track inventory, and order supplies. You also implement an effective staff-training program. Other kitchen management duties include interviewing, hiring, and appraising employees on work performance.

You are incredibly organized and detail-oriented. This comes in handy as you create schedules and staff all kitchen locations on campus. Meticulously, you develop and maintain administrative records, such as budget expenditures, timesheets, accounting materials, and more. Ensuring university students, staff members, and guests are well-fed fills you with pride, which is why you're perfect for this kitchen management position!

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR IN A FOOD SERVICE MANAGER

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Municipality of Anchorage food handler's card or ServSafe certification contingent upon 30 days of hire
• Culinary associates degree or a degree in a related field
• At least three (3) years of experience in a leadership role overseeing 20 or more employees
• Five (5) years of consecutive employment in a food service operation
• A valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record for the past three (3) years to be eligible under NMS' vehicle insurance policy
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills to convey detailed information to multiple individuals/audiences with differing knowledge levels. This role may require strong negotiation and influence, communication with large groups or high-level constituents, representation of the organization, advanced tact, and diplomacy
• Contract requires employees to speak, understand, read, and write English.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in food services/management

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: Cafeteria environment located in a university campus setting.

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

Equal Opportunity Employer/Shareholder Preference

NMS is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran-protected status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. NANA grants employment preference to shareholders of NANA and their spouses and descendants to the extent allowed by law.

It is NMS policy to conduct background checks, drug testing, and a physical assessment, as applicable, once an offer has been accepted, in accordance with company and/or contract requirements.

Are you a reliable worker with exceptional leadership abilities? Do you enjoy the camaraderie that comes with being a part of a cohesive culinary team? Can you effectively prioritize and delegate multiple tasks? If yes, you might just be perfect for this kitchen management position!

ARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR KITCHEN MANAGEMENT TEAM?

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

Location: 99508