Are you creative with a love for cooking? Would you like to work at a healthcare center that serves our local community? If so, keep reading!

NMS in Kotzebue, AK is looking to hire a full-time Sous Chef.

We provide our Sous Chefs with excellent benefits, including medical, dental, vision, a flexible spending account (FSA), a 401(k), life insurance, and an employee assistance program (EAP). This cooking position earns a competitive wage. If this sounds like the right food service opportunity for you, apply today!

ABOUT NMS

Built on a culture of safety and integrity, we deliver award-winning, integrated support services to a variety of clients. Our exceptional team of 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 SOUS CHEF

As a Sous Chef, you lead the culinary team in retail, patient, and catering operations. You use your expertise in menu planning and development to help our cooks whip up culinary dishes that cater to the needs of our patients, staff members, and guests.

You're responsible for ensuring top-quality food services by implementing measures like Safety Audits-Safetrax, Tray Audits, and HACCP Adherence. You keep the inventory and requisition of all supplies in check, making sure your kitchen team has everything they need.

You also play a key role in the development and safety of the culinary team, providing training, ensuring that all safety protocols are being followed, and keeping the kitchen area clean. As someone who loves to take on a challenge, you find great satisfaction in leading our food services team to success!

QUALIFICATIONS

Can you get along with a diverse kitchen crew? Is your attention to detail exceptional? Can you motivate others to put forth their best effort? If yes, you might just be perfect for this cook position!

Minimum

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Alaska Food Handlers Card or ServSafe certification contingent upon 30 days of hire
• 2+ years of experience as a Sous Chef in a commercial kitchen in a food service operation, restaurant, hotel, or hospital with significant supervisory responsibilities
• Able to follow standardized written recipes
• Proficient in using the following equipment: steam tables, dish machines, trash carts, knives, ovens, slicers, mixers, grills, grinders, fryers, broilers, flat tops, counter mixers, roasting ovens, and kettles
• Must pass a fingerprinting background investigation that complies with The Crime Control Act, Child Care Worker Act, and the Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act.
• Must be fluent in speaking, reading, and writing English.
• This work location requires COVID-19 vaccination.

Preferred

• 3+ years of direct cook experience
• Cafeteria dining or healthcare experience

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

Weather: Indoor

Noise level: Moderate

Office conditions: Pace of work environment: Medium

Customer Interaction: High

Description of environment: Hospital Food Service

Frequently required to walk, stand and lift. Rarely required to pull, push and climb.

Physical requirements: Must occasionally lift and move up to 50 pounds.

Travel: None

WORK SCHEDULE

This full-time cook position typically works a rotational schedule. The rotations may be either 3x3 or 4x2. We provide housing and meals!

ARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR CULINARY TEAM?

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

Location: 99752