Do you love the culinary arts? Do you have an appetite for creative cooking? Are you ready to take your culinary career to the next level? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!

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

This kitchen culinary position earns a competitive wage. We provide generous 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 food service opportunity for you, apply today!

NMS: OUR STORY

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 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.

Working for a company like ours is an incredibly rewarding experience. We strive to continuously promote a supportive and collaborative work environment. 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.

YOUR DAY AS A COOK

As a Cook, you are responsible for the daily preparation, production, stocking, and presentation of a variety of foods. As soon as you arrive, you head straight to the pantry and kitchen. First up, you review the cooking needs of the day with the supervisor, complete production sheets, review maintenance reports, and verify supply needs. You assist supervisors with menu and recipe development. Then, you move on to food preparation and cooking. Before serving, you also make sure to clean and sanitize the salad bar, snack bars, display cases, and menu display.

Once prepared, you proceed to oversee the quantity and quality control of the food served on the line. In addition, you inspect the food production equipment and make sure safety standards are met. After meals, you attend to any cleaning projects needed. You also supervise and train the culinary staff. At the end of the day, you wrap up your shift. The day is a busy one, and you wouldn't have it any other way - you love this culinary job as a cook!

COOK REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• 6+ months 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
• 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 fellow employees, customers, and clients
• Ability to make decisions in the moment with little to no supervision
• Ability to be on your feet for 8-12 hours per shift
• 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.

Preferred:

• 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
• Alaska Food Workers card and/or ServSafe Certification (must be able to obtain upon hire)
• Associate's degree in culinary arts or recognized formal certified training program from a national association.
• 2 years of experience in a supervisory role in a restaurant or industrial kitchen setting

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.

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, 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.

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

COME JOIN OUR FOOD SERVICE TEAM!

Would you be right for this kitchen Cook job? Please fill out our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application. We look forward to meeting you!

Location: 99686