NMS
The General Manager of Food Service oversees 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 the cafeteria environment to provide students with breakfast, lunch, and occasional dinners, as well as weekend meals for visiting athletic teams. This 10-month assignment requires the candidate to live in or be willing to relocate to Unalakleet, Alaska, where accessibility is often limited to small bush aircraft.
Responsibilities
Oversees the daily operation of a high-quality, fiscally responsible industrial kitchen within a K-12 school.
Performs a wide range of high-volume food production and preparation tasks.
Handles all orders (including federal commodities) and manages inventory.
Checks incoming freight for order accuracy, use‑by dates, and freshness.
Maintains inventory with proper labeling and adheres to kitchen best practices.
Communicates effectively and professionally with vendors.
Partners with the nutrition team to design and execute nutritionally balanced, appealing, and cost‑conscious menus.
Compiles daily production records and maintains financial documentation.
Monitors food lines to ensure NSLP compliance.
Supervisory Responsibilities
Directs, supervises, leads, evaluates, develops, and coaches all assigned staff.
Maintains or approves various administrative materials such as time sheets, payroll, personnel or accounting documents, safety records, OSHA forms, MSDS records, etc.
Maintains and follows all NMS/OSHA/Federal established safety practices.
Responsible for all assigned duties and compliance with applicable regulations and sound business practices.
Will implement and train staff on all client evacuation and safety policies.
Tasked with providing the supervisor with regular financial reporting, student participation, and client‑requested services.
May interview, hire, and train staff.
Other related duties may also be assigned.
Qualifications
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.
Preferred Qualifications
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.
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.
Seniority level Mid‑Senior level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Management
Food and Beverage Services
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Responsibilities
Oversees the daily operation of a high-quality, fiscally responsible industrial kitchen within a K-12 school.
Performs a wide range of high-volume food production and preparation tasks.
Handles all orders (including federal commodities) and manages inventory.
Checks incoming freight for order accuracy, use‑by dates, and freshness.
Maintains inventory with proper labeling and adheres to kitchen best practices.
Communicates effectively and professionally with vendors.
Partners with the nutrition team to design and execute nutritionally balanced, appealing, and cost‑conscious menus.
Compiles daily production records and maintains financial documentation.
Monitors food lines to ensure NSLP compliance.
Supervisory Responsibilities
Directs, supervises, leads, evaluates, develops, and coaches all assigned staff.
Maintains or approves various administrative materials such as time sheets, payroll, personnel or accounting documents, safety records, OSHA forms, MSDS records, etc.
Maintains and follows all NMS/OSHA/Federal established safety practices.
Responsible for all assigned duties and compliance with applicable regulations and sound business practices.
Will implement and train staff on all client evacuation and safety policies.
Tasked with providing the supervisor with regular financial reporting, student participation, and client‑requested services.
May interview, hire, and train staff.
Other related duties may also be assigned.
Qualifications
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.
Preferred Qualifications
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.
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.
Seniority level Mid‑Senior level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Management
Food and Beverage Services
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