Hello, friend! A couple of questions for ya: Are you creative with a love for the culinary arts? Do you want a job that's fulfilling and can help you improve your skills? Would you like to work with a great team of hardworking people? Yes? Then please, read on!

NMS in Prudoe Bay, AK is hiring for a full-time Camp Kitchen Chef. This food service position earns a competitive wage and enjoys fantastic benefits. These include medical, dental, vision, a flexible spending account (FSA), a 401(k), life insurance, and an employee assistance program (EAP).

Sound like the right culinary opportunity for you? Hooray - apply today!

LET US INTRODUCE OURSELVES

Built on a culture of safety and integrity, we deliver award-winning support services to a variety of clients. Our mission? To provide management and support services at a level of quality, value, safety, and expertise beyond expectations. Our employees are the key to fulfilling that mission in their work.

We offer more than "just a job" - we offer the opportunity to help our community. Our company is represented by five generations, and taking care of each team member is a priority! We're also extremely committed to maintaining a diverse employee community. If you're seeking rewarding work, competitive pay, and plenty of opportunities for growth, you've come to the right place!

YOUR DAY AS A CAMP KITCHEN CHEF

As a Camp Kitchen Chef, you directly manage the daily operations of our culinary team. An exceptional leader, you lead and train all the food service staff to perform their culinary jobs with excellence. You provide a positive and safe kitchen environment, and your team loves the enthusiasm you bring - it's an automatic morale booster. You love having a job where you get to lead others in providing incredible culinary delights along with the best food service possible! It's why you're perfect as our Camp Kitchen Chef!

WHAT WE NEED IN A CAMP KITCHEN CHEF

Are you a natural-born leader? Do you take pride in creating delicious meals? Can you motivate others to give their best? If yes, you might just be perfect for this food service position!

Now, to the nitty-gritty requirements:

• High school diploma or GED, supplemented by formal training or additional equivalent experience
• Associate's degree in culinary arts or a formally 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 restaurant cooking experience which demonstrates a working knowledge of high-volume food production, food service production, food service positions, equipment, and supervisory techniques
• 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 which may include but are 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.
• Ability to cooperate and work as part of a team with fellow employees, customers, and clients.
• Ability to make decisions in the moment with little to no supervision.
• Ability to be on your feet for 12 hours per shift for the scheduled rotation.
• Ability to live in dormitory-style settings and meet 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 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.

YOUR NEXT STEP

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

Location: 99734