Lead Cook, High-Volume Taproom Kitchen

Nana Management Services, LLC; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Nana Management Services, LLC, on behalf of King Street Brewing Company in Anchorage, seeks a Lead Cook to supervise high-volume production of the brewery's artisanal menu. You will guide the kitchen flow, ensure consistent quality, and manage a small culinary team in a fast-paced taproom.

Under NMS banner, you’ll balance culinary skill with inventory control and a commitment to safety culture. This on-site role requires English proficiency, two years lead cook experience, and readiness to

Qualifications

• Must have a High School diploma or GED.
• Must have or obtain a Municipality of Anchorage Food Handler’s Card or ServSafe Certification within 30 days of hire.
• Must have two years of documented experience as a lead cook.
• Contract requires employees to speak, understand, read and write English.

Responsibilities

• Performs all main line food production duties with items determined by shift.
• Reviews the needs of the day with assigned supervisor(s), completes production sheets, reviews maintenance reports, and verifies supply needs and availability.
• Assists assigned supervisors with menu and recipe development.
• Responsible for quantity and quality control in food production as well as overall sanitation of assigned areas.
• May assist in the supervision and training of food service personnel.
• Arranges for kitchen helpers/assistants to complete smaller item preparation.
• Verifies and oversees food serving lines, areas, bars, etc., making sure they are properly stocked, set up, and cleaned.
• Using a working knowledge of all general food service area positions, this position “fills in” for any one of these positions at a moment’s notice.
• Observes and instructs others on the proper rotation procedures to be followed for produce and dairy products.
• Maintains food production equipment and storage areas following proper sanitation, safety, and operational procedures.
• May assist other food service personnel at any given time.
• This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
• Other duties that are pertinent to the department or unit’s success also may be assigned.

Skills

Lead cook experience

Kitchen supervision

Inventory management

English proficiency

Education

High School diploma or GED

ServSafe / Food Handler certification

Job description

Nana Management Services, LLC, on behalf of King Street Brewing Company in Anchorage, seeks a Lead Cook to supervise high-volume production of the brewery's artisanal menu. You will guide the kitchen flow, ensure consistent quality, and manage a small culinary team in a fast-paced taproom.

Under NMS banner, you’ll balance culinary skill with inventory control and a commitment to safety culture. This on-site role requires English proficiency, two years lead cook experience, and readiness to