Student Dining Kitchen Lead - Menu, Training, Safety

UNAVAILABLE; Bethel (AK); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

NMS invites applications for a Kitchen Supervisor overseeing student dining operations in Bethel, AK. You will manage breakfast and lunch Monday–Friday, with some weekend meals, lead menu planning, ordering, inventory, and staff training to meet culinary standards and cost targets.

You have at least a HS diploma and 3 years of supervision in a K-12 food service, a valid driver's license, and experience with Excel/Word.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• At least three years of documented food service supervisor experience in a K-12 or similar culinary environment.
• A valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record for the past three years.
• Supervisory experience with knowledge of food preparation and quality control procedures.
• Ability to operate basic office equipment and software including email, Excel, Word.

Responsibilities

• Lead a high-quality, cost-effective kitchen operation and food preparation.
• Collaborate on balanced menus including National School Lunch Program compliant options.
• Maintain strong customer and staff communication to improve service quality and support new services.
• Direct, schedule, train, supervise, evaluate, coach, and develop assigned staff; ensure roles and accountability are clear.
• Ensure all food safety and kitchen safety procedures are followed.
• Perform all food production tasks and cover for absent staff to support daily meals.
• Manage ordering, receiving, inventory, and quality control; complete inspection checklists.
• Establish and maintain effective daily communication with kitchen personnel to ensure resources and ingredients are available.
• Assist kitchen staff with transportation to work locations by 6:30 am
• Perform other duties as needed

Skills

Supervisory experience

Food safety

Menu planning

Staff training

Communication

Driving

Office software

Education

HS diploma

ServSafe Certified Manager

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

NMS invites applications for a Kitchen Supervisor overseeing student dining operations in Bethel, AK. You will manage breakfast and lunch Monday–Friday, with some weekend meals, lead menu planning, ordering, inventory, and staff training to meet culinary standards and cost targets.

You have at least a HS diploma and 3 years of supervision in a K-12 food service, a valid driver's license, and experience with Excel/Word.