General Manager, Food Service - Nome Public Schools (Competitive Salary & Benefits - Nome, AK)
About The Position
The General Manager of Food Service, in a K-12 contract, manages the food service operation in a school cafeteria environment, serving students breakfast and lunch, occasional dinners and weekend meals for visiting athletic teams. The position is a 10-month assignment with on-site housing provided. NMS pays for employee travel to and from Nome, and three round-trip airline tickets are offered for travel to the lower 48 during school holidays. _This position supports the Nome School District in Nome, AK. Candidate must live or be willing to relocate to Nome, AK. This position will provide a year-end bonus upon completion of the entire school year. 10-month, annual, contract assignment with summers off!_
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED equivalent.
- Alaska Food Handlers Card or ServSafe Certification contingent upon 30 days of hire.
- At least three (3) years of experience as a food service supervisor in a restaurant, K-12, or relevant food service setting.
- This experience must also demonstrate knowledge of proper food service sanitation methods and equipment, supervisory skills, leadership skills, and food preparation quality control procedures.
- 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.
- Excellent interpersonal skills needed to effectively motivate, direct, and lead assigned employees.
- A dedication to understanding and exceeding customer expectations.
Nice To Haves
- Preference will be given to those with a culinary associate degree or a related field.
- Five (5) years of consecutive employment in similar operations with comparable responsibilities.
- Three (3) years' experience in high volume institutional food preparation.
- Strong knowledge of food and catering trends.
- Preference will also be given to those with prior work experience in a high production setting.
Responsibilities
- Manages the daily operation of a high-quality, fiscally responsible industrial kitchen in a K-12 school setting.
- Physically performs a wide variety of high-volume food production and preparation duties.
- Responsible for all orders (including federal commodities) and inventory management.
- Inspects incoming freight deliveries for order accuracy, product use-by dates, and freshness.
- Manages inventory appropriately with proper labeling and kitchen best practices.
- Communicate effectively and professionally with vendors.
- Works with the nutritional team to plan and implement nutritionally balanced, enticing, and cost-effective menus.
- Prepares daily production records and maintains financial records.
- Monitors food lines ensuring NSLP compliancy.
- Directs, supervises, leads, evaluates, develops, and coaches all assigned personnel.
- Maintains or approves various administrative materials such as time sheets, payroll matters, personnel or accounting materials, safety records, OSHA forms, MSDS records, etc.
- Maintains and follows all NMS/OSHA/Federal established safety practices.
- Accountable for all assigned responsibilities and comply with applicable regulations and sound business practices.
- Continuously exploring ways to improve the current food service program and operations.
- Responsible for a high degree of sanitation is observed in all assigned areas, including safe chemical storage in all assigned areas.
- Makes sure required supplies and materials will be available as needed.
- May be tasked with special assignments, including conducting demonstrations, revising procedures, cost reviews, etc.
- Will follow and train employees on all client evacuation and safety policies.
- Responsible for providing the supervisor with regular financial reporting, student participation, and client-requested services.
- May interview, hire, and train employees
- Other related duties may also be assigned.
Benefits
- on-site housing provided
- NMS pays for employee travel to and from Nome
- three round-trip airline tickets are offered for travel to the lower 48 during school holidays
- year-end bonus upon completion of the entire school year
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Industry
Accommodation
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
