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Job DescriptionThe Executive Sous Chef is distinguished from the Sous Chef and is responsible for food production, under the direction of the Executive Chef, and other culinary duties within a commercial kitchen. This position will support the Qavartarvik Customer Lodge, a 109-room hotel, which features a full restaurant/café with a 200-seat dining area in Bethel, AK.This is a rotational position in Bethel, AK. The rotation schedule will be 4 weeks on and 4 weeks off. Lodging and three meals per day provided. The point of hire origins are Anchorage, AK and the YKHC Service Area.Responsibilities* Prepares and presents food and/or instructs and guides cooks and kitchen staff in the cooking and presentation of food.* Prepare food as indicated by par level sheets and in accordance with both Nutritional Services and Health Department standards.* Leads the CPM (Culinary Planning Meeting), which reviews the culinary planning for the next day, discusses any events and holiday meals and post-production for the day before.* Assist the Senior Director and Café Manager with menu development.* Responsible for the maintenance and accuracy of the recipe books, keeping them updated with any changes. All changes are communicated to the Regional Dietitian.* Responsible for quantity and quality control in food production as well as overall sanitation of assigned areas.* Manage the production process by inputting post-production numbers into the food management system used, FMS and comparing waste to par, actual produced amounts and reviewing sales numbers.* Responsible for instructing and training of the culinary team.* Arranges for food service workers to complete smaller item preparation.* Oversees food serving lines to ensure food items are properly stocked.* Observes and instructs others on the proper rotation (FIFO) procedures to be followed for all food related items.* Preform pre-service meetings with food service staff before assigned shift.* Completes all freezer, cooler and warming temperature and sanitation logs.* Supports an active safety program.* Help management drive the CARES customer service program.* Follows uniform standards according to department policies.* Assist other food service personnel at any given time.* This position is responsible for the supervision of staff.* Other duties that are pertinent to the department or unit's success also may be assigned.Qualifications* Must have High School diploma or GED equivalent.* Must have Alaska Food Handlers Card or ServSafe certification contingent upon 30 days of hire.* Must have at least two (3) years of commercial kitchen experience, as a Sous Chef, in a food service operation, restaurant, hotel or hospital with significant supervisory responsibilities.* Proven experience with supervising and a back-of-house production team.* Able to follow standardized written recipes.* Proficient in using the following equipment: steam tables, dish machine, trash carts, knives, ovens, slicers, mixers, grill, grinder, fryer, broiler, flat tops, counter mixer, roasting ovens and kettle.* Contract requires employees to speak, understand, read and write English.* Contract requires candidate to get a flu shot pre-hire and annually thereafter.Preferred Requirements* Three (3) years of direct food preparation experience.* Cafeteria dining or healthcare experience.* A valid Driver's License and an acceptable driving record for the past three (3) years to be eligible under NMS' vehicle insurance policy.Working Conditions and Physical RequirementsWeather: Indoors: environmentally controlled; requires most or all work to be done inside.Noise level: Moderate to Loud.Description of environment: This is an industrial hospital kitchen located in a healthcare setting.Physical requirements: Employee is required to lift and/or move up to 50 lbs. Frequently to constantly required to sit, stand, walk, use hands/fingers to handle or feel, climb, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, talk/hear, see, taste/smell, and carry weight/lift.Travel: NoneCompetenciesNMS Core ValuesSafety 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.