NMS in Anchorage, AK is looking to hire a full-time Sous Chef. Do you want an opportunity to take your culinary career to the next level? Would you like to work at a university that serves our local community? If so, please read on!

This cooking position earns a competitive wage. We provide excellent 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 culinary opportunity for you, apply today!

NMS: WHO WE ARE

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 SOUS CHEF

As a Sous Chef, you supervise our university culinary staff in preparing, cooking, and presenting a variety of foods. To keep our kitchen operating smoothly, you meet with kitchen supervisors and discuss daily menus along with issues that need attention. This includes developing menus, completing production sheets, and verifying supply needs and availability. You assume 100% responsibility for the quality of products served.

You enjoy cooking food in accordance with both Nutritional Services and Health Department standards. Whether you're using broilers, ovens, fryers, grills, or other kitchen equipment, you keep sanitation in mind. Using your exceptional management skills, you help with supervising and training our food service team and assign food preparation tasks as needed. It brings you great satisfaction to know you excel at doing what you love, which is why you're perfect as our Sous Chef!

QUALIFICATIONS FOR A SOUS CHEF

Minimum Requirements

• Must have a high school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Must have or obtain a Municipality of Anchorage food handler's card or ServSafe certification contingent upon 30 days of hire.
• Must have three (3) years of related work experience.
• Must be able to work independently and complete assignments in a timely manner.
• Must have knowledge and training in using a variety of food production equipment.
• A valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record for the past three (3) years to be eligible under NMS' vehicle insurance policy
• Contract requires employees to speak, understand, read, and write English.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

Weather: Indoors: environmentally controlled; requires most or all work to be done inside.

Noise level: Moderate

Description of environment: This is an industrial kitchen/cafeteria environment located on a university campus setting.

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

Travel: None

Can you motivate and inspire others to put forth their best effort? Do you have great attention to detail? Can you balance multiple tasks while keeping up in a fast-paced kitchen environment? If yes, you might just be perfect for this food service position!

ARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR CULINARY TEAM?

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

Location: 99508