**Job Description** This Seasonal Sous Chef supports and supervises daily food production within a 20-foot mobile food trailer serving Marathon Refinery personnel and workers. This position leads shift execution, ensure food safety compliance, manages inventory and ordering, and supports high-volume service in a compact, fast-paced, environment. _This is a seasonal position working in Kenai, AK at the Marathon Refinery. Project duration is March 1 – May 5, 2026, plus a couple days for shut down. Preference given to candidates living in the Kenai/Soldotna/Nikiski areas. Preference is also given to those candidates with a working knowledge of food truck/trailer handling and operations. NMS housing provided for candidates living outside the preferred hiring area. Smoking is prohibited on Marathon Refinery and NMS provided housing._ **Responsibilities** + Prepares and cooks a variety of foods. + Smokes proteins for a duration of up to 12 hours. + Follows and instructs Cook ll’s on menu and recipes to ensure consistency of food produced and served. + Make sure Chef’s specials are advertised and executed. + Observes and instructs others on the proper rotation (FIFO) procedures to be followed for all food related items. + Reviews the needs of the day with assigned supervisor(s), completes production sheets, verifies supply needs and availability. + Responsible for quantity and quality control in food production as well as overall sanitation of assigned areas. + Follows all Food Safety Standards (HACCP). + Supervise and support Cook II staff. + Execute smoked meat production (pork, chicken, brisket). + Oversee food prep, cooking, and quality control. + Monitor HACCP standards and temperature logs. + Manage inventory, ordering, and supply runs (3–5 times/week as needed). + Weekly inventory of trailer supplies as well as offsite supplies. + Handle deposits and cash reconciliation. + Operate Clover POS and oversee transaction accuracy. + Monitor propane levels and potable water systems. + Maintain sanitation in trailer and service area. + Part of 24-hour service coverage during final project phase. + Trains food service personnel. + 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, at least, five (5) years of documented experience operating as a Sous Chef with supervisory responsibilities. + Must have knowledge and training in using a variety of food production equipment. + Must have Alaska Food Handlers Card or ServSafe certification contingent upon 30 days of hire. + Contract requires employees to speak, understand, read and write English. + A valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record for the past three (3) years to be eligible under the NMS vehicle insurance policy. **Preferred Qualifications** + ServSafe Certified Manager certification. + Two (2) years of food truck and/or mobile food trailer cooking experience. + Restaurant or hotel culinary experience with supervisory responsibilities. + Smoker wood fired heat management and cooking. **Working Conditions and Physical Requirements** Weather: Indoors in a controlled environment; requires most work to be done inside and outside. Noise level: Moderate to Loud. Description of environment: This is a mobile food trailer located on the premises of an oil refinery parking lot. 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: May be required to drive, up to, 25% of workday. **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-Kenai_ **Job ID** _2026-21599_ **NMS Division** _NMS FFM_ **Work Type** _On-Site_ **Work Location** _Kenai_ 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.