NMS in Kotzebue, AK is looking to hire a full-time Food Service Manager. Are you creative and innovative? Do you want to work for a company that offers plenty of opportunities for advancement? If so, please read on!

This kitchen management position earns a competitive wage. We provide outstanding 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 opportunity for you, apply today!

NMS: 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 FOOD SERVICE MANAGER

As a Food Service Manager, you assist in overseeing culinary operations for K-12 school nutrition services. You engage with village production teams on a daily basis and travel to smaller villages outside of Kotzebue. Other duties include menu planning, ordering inventory, developing recipes, and training the culinary staff. A natural leader, you assist with hiring and help to create an effective staff-training program. Our team looks to you for guidance, and you're always warm and friendly as you build up the team.

Quality-focused, you work to grow student meal participation while also controlling costs. You maintain excellent client and employee communications in order to improve the quality of our current services, resolve problems, and facilitate new services. With attention to detail, you develop and manage budget expenditures, operational reports, time sheets, payroll matters, work schedules, and more.

The delicious and wholesome food our kitchen prepares helps our students feel cared for and supported, which is our goal. You love leading a team that ensures high-quality meals for those we serve, which is why you're perfect for this kitchen management position!

QUALIFICATIONS FOR A FOOD SERVICE MANAGER

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Must have a solid understanding of the culinary arts.
• At least two (2) years of responsible experience as a chef, chef manager, production manager, or related food service experience
• Must have a current SERV Safe certification or the ability to obtain one within 30 days of hire.
• The ability to operate basic office equipment and software programs including email and MS Office programs such as Word and Excel
• Contract requires employees to speak, understand, read, and write English.
• The position requires a valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record for the past three (3) years to be eligible under NMS' vehicle insurance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in culinary arts or hospitality
• K-12 food service experience
• Experience working in rural villages, rural Alaska, or a similar setting

Working conditions and physical requirements

Weather: Indoor/Outdoor (Occasional exposure to extreme weather)

Noise level: Moderate

Office conditions: Pace of work environment: Medium

Customer Interaction: High

Description of environment: School kitchen and cafeteria environment

Physical requirements: Must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Frequently required to walk, stand, lift, pull and push daily. Rarely in cramped or confined spaces and climbing.

Travel: Employee may travel up to 25% to various locations within the U.S. and/or remote locations and may be required to use alternative modes of transportation, including but not limited to snow machines, boats, small airplanes, and ATVs. Travel is coordinated by NMS.

Do you have strong leadership and decision-making skills? Are you a team-oriented leader who can effectively prioritize and delegate multiple tasks? If yes, you might just be perfect for this kitchen management position!

WORK SCHEDULE FOR A FOOD SERVICE MANAGER

This full-time kitchen management position typically works Monday - Friday and occasionally on weekends for events.

ARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR CULINARY TEAM?

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

Location: 99752