General Manager, Food Service - Nome Public Schools (Competitive Salary & Benefits - Nome, AK)

NMS USA • Anchorage, AK

53d • Onsite

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Industry: Food Services and Drinking Places
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees