Sous Chef, Full-Time - Land's End Resort (Wage DOE & Benefits - Homer, AK)

NANA Regional Corporation

Homer, AK

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Calendar Management, Catering Services, Cook Dishes, Culinary Operations, Culinary Training, Driver's License, English Language, Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), Food Preparation, Food Presentation, Food Production, Food Safety, High School Diploma, Insurance, Inventory Management, Lift/Move 50 Pounds, Menu Development, Network Management Software, Operations, People Management, Physical Demands, Quality Metrics, Restaurant, Safety/Work Safety, Seafood Department, ServSafe Certification, Staff Requirements, Time Management, United States Department of Energy (DOE)
LOCATION
Homer, AK
POSTED
9 days ago
Job Description


The Sous Chef plays a pivotal role in the daily culinary operations. Reporting to the Executive Chef, this position is responsible for assisting in menu development and execution, supervising kitchen staff, and ensuring the consistent delivery of high-quality, nutritious, and diverse meals. The Sous Chef will uphold strict food safety standards, manage inventory efficiently, and contribute to a positive and productive kitchen environment.


_This position will support the Land’s End Resort, a 117-room hotel, in Homer, AK._


Responsibilities


+ Assumes 100% responsibility for quality of products served.

+ Knows and consistently complies with our standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards and kitchen rules, policies and procedures.

+ Prepares a variety of proteins such as wild game, seafood, poultry, vegetables and other food items for cooking in broilers, ovens, grills, fryers and a variety of other kitchen equipment.

+ Knowledge of traditional foods.

+ Ensures all catering activities and services are provided in a high quality, consistent, and cost-effective manner.

+ Maintains a clean and sanitary workstation.

+ Follows proper plate presentation and garnish set up for all dishes.

+ Assists in food prep assignments during off-peak periods as needed.

+ Attend all scheduled employee meetings and bring suggestions for improvement.

+ Meets with supervisors to discuss daily menus, issues, and problems.

+ Supports an effective safety program.

+ Must be able to work independently and complete assignments in a timely manner.

+ This position may be responsible for the supervision of staff.

+ Performs other duties as assigned by the Management Team.

+ Other duties that are pertinent to the department or unit’s success also may be assigned.


Qualifications


+ Must have a High School diploma or GED equivalent.

+ Must have or obtain a Municipality of Anchorage Food Handler’s Card or ServSafe Certification contingent upon 30 days of hire.

+ Three (3) years of documented Sous Chef experience within a restaurant, hotel, or hospitality setting.

+ Must have knowledge and training in using a variety of food production equipment.

+ 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.


Preferred Qualifications


+ Preference will be given to the candidate with a minimum of three (3) years of consecutive employment in a similar operation with comparable responsibilities.

+ Documented scratch baking experience.

+ ServSafe Certified Manager Certificate.

+ Formal culinary training.


Working Conditions and Physical Requirements


Weather: Indoors: environmentally controlled; requires most or all work to be done inside.


Noise level: Moderate to loud.


Description of environment: This is a commercial kitchen in a hotel setting.


Physical requirements: Employee is required to lift and/or move up to 50 lbs. Frequently 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: None


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.


Equal Opportunity Employer NANA Regional Corporation, Inc. and its subsidiaries are equal employment opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, gender-identity and sexual orientation), age, disability, genetic information, veteran protected status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. NANA grants employment preference to shareholder of NANA, their spouses and descendants to the extent allowed by law.


Accommodation Requests for Job Seekers with a Disability. If you are a job seeker with a disability and require accessibility assistance or an accommodation for any part of the employment process, contact us at recruiting@nana.com or 1-800-478-2000.


Default: Location : Location _US-AK-Homer_

Job ID _2026-24275_


NMS Division _NMS FFM_


Work Type _On-Site_


Work Location _Homer_
NMS is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, veteran protected status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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NANA Regional Corporation