Assistant General Manager, Food Service (Housing Provided + Competitive Salary!) LKSD - Bethel, AK

Responsibilities

• Directs a high-quality, cost-effective kitchen and food preparation operation.
• Manages menu planning, ordering, inventory, HACCP, and teaches culinary standards to staff.
• Works with clients to design balanced, appealing menus and food-service options.
• Ensures recipes are followed and all supplies and materials are purchased and available.
• Focuses on quality while growing student meal participation and controlling costs.
• Maintains strong client and staff communications to improve service, resolve problems, and implement new services.
• Plans and delivers an effective staff-training program; clarifies roles, responsibilities, and accountability.
• Maintains and administers budget, operational reports, cost analyses, time sheets, payroll, schedules, and related materials.
• Documents and promotes a proactive safety program; seeks continual quality improvement.
• Ensures high sanitation standards in all areas; conducts demonstrations and themed events.
• Demonstrates professional management, communication, change handling, staff development, problem-solving, and decision-making.
• Periodically performs high-volume production and fills in for absent staff.
• Conducts inventory and quality-control tasks and completes inspection checklists.
• Holds full responsibility for product quality; adheres to standard portions, cooking methods, quality standards, and kitchen rules.
• Maintains a clean, sanitary workstation and proper plate presentation/garnish.
• Routinely discusses daily menus and issues with supervisors.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• DEC Food Handler’s Card or ServSafe contingent upon 30 days of hire.
• Three (3) years of related experience with one (1) year being in a commercial kitchen in a food service operation, restaurant, hotel, or hospital.
• Knowledge and training in using a variety of food production equipment.
• Able to work independently and complete assignments in a timely manner.
• A valid Driver’s License and an acceptable driving record for the past three (3) years to be eligible under NMS’ vehicle insurance policy.
• Must speak, understand, read, and write English.
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite applications: Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook.

Preferred Requirements

• One (1) year of school cafeteria dining experience.
• Familiar with National School Lunch programs.
• Prior work experience in a high production setting.