Assistant General Manager, Food Service - Bering Strait School District (competitve Salary + Benefits Package) - Unalakleet, AK

Assistant General Manager of Food Service

The Assistant General Manager of Food Service will assist the General Manager in overseeing the food service operations in a K-12 setting within the Bering Strait School District (BSSD), which serves approximately 1800 students across 15 remote village schools in northwest Alaska. This role includes managing food production and quality, ordering for various locations, overseeing training for food service staff, and following NSLP guidelines while bringing a fresh approach to all kitchens. Operations include meal production for students' distribution throughout the district and managing the logistics of the distribution.

Responsibilities

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

Qualifications

• Must have a High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Must have DEC Food Handler's Card or ServSafe contingent upon 30 days of hire.
• Must have three (3) year of related experience with one (1) year being in a commercial kitchen in a food service operation, restaurant, hotel, or hospital
• Must have knowledge and training in using a variety of food production equipment.
• Must be 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.
• Contract requires employees to speak, understand, read, and write English.
• Must have 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.Preference will also be given to those with prior work experience in a high production setting.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

Weather: Indoor/Outdoor (occasional exposure to extreme weather)

Noise level: Moderate

Office conditions: Pace of work environment: Medium

Customer Interaction: High

Description of environment: School kitchen

Frequently required to walk and stand. Occasionally required to lift, pull, and push. Rarely in cramped or confined spaces and climbing. Physical requirements: Must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Travel: Employee may travel up to 25% to various locations within the U.S. and/or remote locations and may be required to use alternative modes of transportation, including but not limited to snow machines, boats, small airplanes, and ATVs. NMS coordinates travel.

Competencies

NMS Core Values

Safety guides our behavior.

Honesty and integrity govern our activities.

Commitments made will be fulfilled.

All individuals are treated with dignity and respect.

The environment will be protected and sustained.