NMS in Valdez, AK is looking to hire a full-time Cook - Chef!

This kitchen culinary position earns a competitive wage. We offer our Cooks - Chefs 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.

Are you creative with a love for cooking? Do you want to spice up your culinary career by joining a business with a positive atmosphere and a fun vibe? If this sounds like the right cooking 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 in food service, facilities management, camp services, security, and hotel management. 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're a great place for people to start their careers and grow. In addition to rewarding work, we offer competitive pay and plenty of opportunities for growth in a warm and friendly environment. Valdez, AK is a beautiful, wonderful area to live and work in - a hunting and fishing mecca!

WHAT IT'S LIKE TO BE A COOK - CHEF

As a Cook - Chef, you take great pride in training and guiding all members of the food service staff to reach their full potential. Your leadership style is infused with positivity and safety, and your kitchen team is consistently inspired by your infectious enthusiasm - it's a surefire way to boost morale!

Your passion for leading others in the creation of delicious culinary masterpieces is palpable, and your commitment to providing the best possible food service is unwavering. Your love for this food service job shines through in everything you do, making you the ideal candidate to manage our exceptional culinary team. We are grateful to have you on board and love seeing all the amazing culinary feats you and your kitchen team achieve!

QUALIFICATIONS FOR A COOK - CHEF

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• 3+ 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
• 2+ years of verifiable supervisory experience in an industrial, high-volume kitchen environment which demonstrates the performance of moderate to intense physical labor
• Currently hold or have the ability to obtain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) within 30 days of 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 coworkers, customers, and clients
• Ability to make decisions in the moment with little supervision
• Ability to be on your feet for 8-12 hours per shift
• Ability to speak, understand, read, and write English
• Must meet and adhere to all safety guidelines and regulations set forth by the company and client.

Preferred:

• Alaska Food Workers card or ServSafe Certification (must be able to obtain upon hire)
• Associate's degree in culinary arts or a recognized formal certified training program from a national association

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

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

Noise level: Moderate to loud

Description of environment: Employees must constantly be able to stand, walk, climb, push, pull use hands and arms, stoop, kneel, and crouch. Employees are occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and may be exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals.

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, continuous
• Squat Test: Functionally squat x 5, 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
• Stairs: Climb up and down 10 steps x 4 for a total of 40 steps, self-paced but continuous
• 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.

Do you enjoy having an appreciative audience for your cooking? Can you get along with a diverse kitchen crew? If yes, you might just be perfect for this cooking position!

WILL YOU JOIN OUR KITCHEN TEAM?

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

Location: 99686