<p>About Us</p> <p>When you work at Chugach Government Solutions (CGS), you join a proud legacy of supporting missions while sustaining culture.</p> <p>The federal division of Chugach Alaska Corporation, CGS has been supporting critical missions as a government contractor for over 25 years. Our focus is to support facility maintenance, IT/technical services, construction and education. We are proud to have built, and continue to foster, an incredibly talented team spanning across the globe in hundreds of different fields - each team member proud to serve our country with first-class business services, while also making a difference for our Chugach shareholders.</p> <p>At CGS, empowering employees is a part of our core, and that focus is one of the ways we build and foster high-performing teams. We empower our employees through competitive compensation and benefits package, professional growth opportunities, truthful communication, and more!</p> <p>If you are looking for an opportunity to serve something bigger than yourself; if you want your day job to be one that creates meaningful value; if you are looking for an environment that highly values employees and respects individual differences - then Chugach Government Solutions may be the right fit for you!</p> <p>Position Location</p> <p>This position will be located onsite in Palmer, Alaska.</p> <p>Job Overview</p> <p>Responsible for the preparation of all Center meals in accordance with preplanned menus, within established budgets, and in compliance with government, corporate, and management directives. Acts as lead worker for assistant cooks, cook helpers, and Center work base learning students.</p> <p>Responsibilities</p> <p>Essential Duties & Job Functions:</p> <ul> <li>Prepare and cook quantity of food required according to menu and number of students and children. </li><li>Assist in instructing assistant cooks and student food services trainees in the safe, hygienic method of preparing and serving appetizing, appealing meals. </li><li>Ensure work area is safe, clean, and sanitary at all times. </li><li>Prepare foods as directed for special Center functions and visitors. </li><li>Assist in cleaning kitchen work areas and cafeteria following each meal. </li><li>Ensure minimum waste through efficient storage, inventory, and food utilization. </li><li>Help cook and serve meals, ensuring that prepared foods are held and served at proper temperatures, and all left over foods are properly chilled and stored. </li><li>Maintain accountability of students and property; adhere to safety practices. </li><li>Cultivate and maintain a climate on Center which is free of harassment, intimidation, and disrespect to provide a safe place for staff and students to work and learn. </li><li>Promote student attainment of career success standards through modeling appropriate skills, mentoring students, monitoring skill acquisition and intervening when inappropriate behavior is observed. </li><li>Work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner. </li><li>Perform all other duties as requested. </li></ul> <p>Key Responsibilities:</p> <ul> <li>Prepare and cook nutritious meals. </li><li>Assist with daily meal production. </li><li>Ensure all food preparation meets food safety, sanitation, and health department regulations. </li><li>Follow standardized recipes, portion controls, and production schedules. </li><li>Operate and maintain commercial kitchen equipment safely and efficiently. </li><li>Monitor food temperatures and properly store, label, and rotate food items. </li><li>Maintain cleanliness and organization of kitchen workstations, storage areas, and food preparation areas. </li><li>Assist with inventory management, receiving deliveries, and verifying quality and quantity of food supplies. </li></ul> <p>Job Requirements</p> <p>Mandatory:</p> <ul> <li>High school diploma or general education degree (GED). </li><li>One (1) year experience in the food service industry. </li><li>Successfully pass any background check and/drug test required on the contract. </li><li>Must be able to obtain a Food Handler's certificate with 30 days of employment. </li><li>Must be able to obtain a ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification within 30 days of employment. </li></ul> <p>Preferred:</p> <ul> <li>Previous experience in a commercial or institutional kitchen. </li><li>Culinary Arts certification from an accredited institution. </li></ul> <p>Disclosures</p> <p>Chugach Government Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy, disability, genetic factors, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.</p> <p>Chugach will provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Chugach Government Solutions or any of its subsidiaries, please email ada@chugachgov.com.</p> <p>Chugach Government Solutions supports pay transparency and is committed to equitable and competitive compensation practices. Compensation for this role will be determined based on factors including job responsibilities, experience, skills, internal equity, geographic location, and applicable contract requirements. Where required by law, compensation ranges will be provided to candidates during the hiring process.</p> <p>Responsible for the preparation of all Center meals in accordance with preplanned menus, within established budgets, and in compliance with government, corporate, and management directives. Acts as lead worker for assistant cooks, cook helpers, and Center work base learning students.</p>