Hello! Are you creative with a love for cooking? Would you like the opportunity to take your culinary career to the next level?

NMS in Prudhoe Bay, AK is looking to hire a full-time Camp Chef. This cooking position earns a competitive wage and enjoys superb benefits, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision
• A flexible spending account (FSA)
• A 401(k)
• Life insurance
• An employee assistance program (EAP)

Sound like the right culinary opportunity? Apply today!

WHAT DOES A CAMP CHEF DO?

As a Camp Chef, you're responsible for directing and managing the daily operations of our culinary team. Using your exceptional leadership skills, you lead and train all cooking staff, ensuring that they're able to perform their jobs efficiently. You provide a positive and safe kitchen environment, and your culinary team appreciates all that you do to contribute to high morale. A natural leader, you love having a kitchen job where you get to use your superb cooking skills to lead others!

ABOUT NMS

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 management and support services at a level of quality, value, safety, and expertise beyond our client's expectations. We count on our employees to fulfill that mission in every aspect of their work.

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.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR A CAMP CHEF

• High school diploma or GED equivalent, supplemented by formal training or additional experience
• Associate's degree in culinary arts or a recognized formal certified training program from a national association
• Candidates without such education need an additional three years of demonstrated leadership experience in a commercial or remote camp kitchen setting.
• At least five years of directly related restaurant cooking experience which demonstrates a working knowledge of high-volume food production, food service production, food service positions, equipment, and supervisory techniques in this field.
• A valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record for the past three (3) years to be eligible under NMS' vehicle insurance policy
• Candidates must have the ability to instruct and train others as well as the ability to handle multiple tasks occurring at the same time.
• Must have or obtain an Alaska Food Workers Card and/or ServSafe Certification upon hire.
• Must pass all pre-employment contract requirements, including but not limited to: hair follicle drug test, physical and fit for duty assessment, and hearing test. Applicants not located near a testing facility are responsible for paying for travel to the nearest testing facility.
• Must be able to cooperate and work as part of a team with fellow employees, customers, and clients.
• Must be able to make decisions in the moment with little to no supervision.
• Must be able to be on your feet for 12 hours per shift for the scheduled rotation.
• Must be able to live in dormitory-style settings and meet the cleanliness requirements of the remote camp.
• Contract requires employees to speak, understand, read, and write English.
• Must meet and adhere to all safety guidelines and regulations set forth by the company and client

Working conditions and physical requirements

Weather: Indoor/Outdoor. Frequently exposed to arctic conditions.

Noise level: Moderate to loud

Description of environment: An industrial kitchen setting located in a remote camp.

Must constantly be able to stand, walk, climb, push, pull, use hands and arms, stoop, kneel, and crouch.

Travel: Must be able to travel by plane or bus to remote camps.

Physical requirements: Fit For Duty Test

• Lift: Lift 50 lbs. from floor to knuckle x 2
• Lift: Lift 50 lbs. from floor to waist x 2
• Lift: Lift 50 lbs. from floor to shoulders x 2
• Lift: Lift 30 lbs. from floor to crown x 2
• Carry: Carry 20 lbs. with two hands for a minimum distance of 20 feet
• Push: Push horizontally with a peak force of 50 f-lbs. with two hands.
• Stoop & Twist: Perform alternate cross-over toe touches x 5 on each side, self-paced but continuous.
• Kneel: Kneel on one knee and stand. Return to kneel on the opposite knee. Repeat alternate kneeling sequence x 5 for each knee, self-paced but continuous.
• Squat Test: Functionally squat x 5, self-paced but continuous.
• Stairs: Climb up and down 10 steps x 4 for a total of 40 steps using one hand to grasp a railing for safety, self-paced.
• Stairs & Carry: Climb up and down 10 steps x 2 for a total of 20 steps while carrying 30 lbs. in one hand and using the other hand to grasp a railing for safety, self-paced. Allow a 30-second rest period after climbing up and down 10 steps while carrying.

All tests must be performed within a safe target heart rate determined by the contract requirements.

Are you detail-oriented? Do you feel energized by the fast pace of a busy kitchen? Can you motivate others to put forth their best effort? Do you enjoy having an appreciative audience for your cooking? If yes, you might just be perfect for this Camp Chef position!

JOIN OUR CULINARY TEAM!

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

Location: 99734