The Sous Chef position is responsible for the preparation, production, and quality presentation of a variety of foods.

This position will support food service production for Dining & Catering Programs on the Alaska Pacific University Campus in Anchorage, AK.

Responsibilities

• Assume 100% responsibility for quality of products served.
• Know and comply consistently with standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards, and kitchen rules, policies, and procedures.
• Prepare a variety of proteins such as meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables, and other food items for cooking in broilers, ovens, grills, fryers, and various kitchen equipment.
• Ensure all catering activities and services are provided in a high quality, consistent, and cost-effective manner.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary workstation.
• Follow proper plate presentation and garnish setup for all dishes.
• Assist in food prep assignments during off-peak periods as needed.
• Attend all scheduled employee meetings and bring suggestions for improvement.
• Meet with supervisors to discuss daily menus, issues, and problems.
• Support an effective safety program.
• Supervise staff.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Management Team.

Qualifications

• Must have a High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Must have Municipality of Anchorage Food Handler's Card or ServSafe contingent upon 30 days of hire.
• Must have three (3) years of documented sous chef experience working in a commercial kitchen supporting a food service operation in a restaurant, hotel, or hospital.
• Must have knowledge and training in using a variety of food production equipment.
• Must be able to work independently and complete assignments in a timely manner.
• Contract requires employees to speak, understand, read, and write English.

Preferred Qualifications

• Some baking experience is highly desired.
• A valid Driver's License and an acceptable driving record for the past three (3) years to be eligible under NMS' vehicle insurance policy.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

• Weather: Indoor/Outdoor (Occasional exposure to moderate weather).
• Noise level: Moderate.
• Description of environment: This is an industrial hospital kitchen located in a healthcare 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.

Competencies

• NMS Core Values
• Safety guides our behavior.
• Honesty and integrity govern our activities.
• Commitments made will be fulfilled.
• All individuals are treated with dignity and respect.
• The environment will be protected and sustained.

Equal Opportunity Employer NANA Regional Corporation, Inc. and its subsidiaries are equal employment opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, gender-identity and sexual orientation), age, disability, genetic information, veteran protected status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. NANA grants employment preference to shareholder of NANA, their spouses and descendants to the extent allowed by law.

Accommodation Requests for Job Seekers with a Disability. If you are a job seeker with a disability and require accessibility assistance or an accommodation for any part of the employment process, contact us at recruiting@nana .com or 1-800-478-2000.

Default: Location : Location US-AK-Anchorage

Job ID 2024-13669

Work Type On-Site

Work Location Anchorage

NMS is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, veteran protected status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

• Equal Opportunity Employer.
• Accommodation Requests for Job Seekers with a Disability.

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Municipality of Anchorage Food Handler's Card or ServSafe.
• Three (3) years of documented sous chef experience in a commercial kitchen.
• Knowledge and training in using food production equipment.
• Ability to work independently and complete assignments timely.
• Proficient in speaking, understanding, reading, and writing English.