MWR Sous Chef

Summary This position is located in the Food and Beverage Division of the Morale, Welfare and Recreation Department in the Navy Region Southwest. The purpose of this position is to assist the Chef of a large catering or multiple facilities in the planning, supervising and coordinating the food preparation, which require a number of items to be prepare and cooked simultaneously for varied scheduled events. Duties

• Assists Supervisor with coordinating and supervising the activities of cooks and food service workers engaged in preparing and cooking food to ensure economical and efficient food service operation. Oversees and participates in the preparation of a full range of foodstuffs which includes meats, poultry, seafood, vegetables, soups, sauces, grilled items and desserts. Regulates cooking temperatures, test foods for proper texture, flavor, and seasoning as appropriate. Prepare special dishes and cooks food that requires skillful preparation, such as special dishes and sauces. Instruct food service employees on points of cooking and on ways to improve food preparation, service, and cooking methods. Check methods of food preparation, garnishing, and inspect foods prepared by subordinates.

• Assists Supervisor in selecting and hiring food service personnel. Provides on-the-job training concerning food preparation, service and proper sanitation and safety standards. Assumes responsibility for kitchen in absence of Head Chef. Attempts to resolve problems, such as substituting items on menus, reducing excess waste and spoilage. Notifies supervisor, or Facility Manage of delays.

• Establishes stock levels. Receives and checks foodstuffs and supplies for quality and quantity. Assures proper receipt and storage of stock. Ensures proper storage to prevent pilferage, spoilage, waste or misuse in food preparation and storage areas. Maintains inventories of food products and kitchen operating supplies. Participates in all inventories as required.

Qualifications

• Training from a culinary institute, preferred. Knowledge and ability to perform routine management functions such as planning, scheduling, extensive methods, techniques, practices and coordinating operations of the mess.
• General knowledge of prices, dietetics, grades of food and meal planning, as well as reviewing establishments in nearby communities regarding menus, pricing, services provided and other methods of operating. Ability to recommend corrective action as deemed necessary.
• Knowledge to skillfully apply new methods in managing food, and also equip employees for expert performance in their duties.
• Knowledge of general methods of cooking, baking, preparing and serving quality food in mass quantities for large groups of people.
• Knowledge and ability to supervise and train personnel in preparing and serving food and supervising store room, bakery operations and services.
• Knowledge and ability to inspect facilities for cleanliness, sanitation, personal hygiene standards and physical condition of furnishings and equipment.
• Knowledge and ability to prepare pertinent records and reports.

How you will be evaluated All resumes will be reviewed to determine if they meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement. Resumes will be rated based on the information provided to determine the level of knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) related to the job requirements. Using the qualifications of the position, a predetermined rating criterion of KSAs will be used for each resume. How to apply Applicants must apply online. Click the blue APPLY button at the top of this announcement to apply.

Reminder: Federal agencies are required to limit resumes to two (2) pages or less. Please review the Required Documents section of this announcement for more details. Other information Executive Order 12564 requires a Federal workplace free of illegal drugs. According to the Executive Order, all Federal employees are required to remain drug free throughout their employment. Commander, Navy Installations Command is a Drug-Free Federal Workplace. The use of illegal drugs will not be tolerated, and use of or intoxication by illegal drugs will result in penalties up to and including removal from Federal Service.

Non-U.S. citizens with fewer than three years of recent residential history in the U.S. may be determined ineligible for employment.

Some positions have special requirements. Selectee may be required to complete a one (1) year probationary period. Participation in Direct Deposit/Electronic Fund Transfer within the first 30 days of employment is required.

In accordance with the Real ID Act of 2005, if a candidate or new hire requires access to a military installation and does not have a REAL ID, identity will need to be established. Identity is established by presenting either one (1) Acceptable Credential or by presenting an acceptable combination of Source Identify Documents. Acceptable Credentials are listed in List A and Acceptable Source Identity Documents are listed in Lists B and C in the link below (page 3). If using an Acceptable Credential, only one (1) from List A is required and if using Acceptable Source Identity Documents, one (1) from List B and one (1) from List C is required. https://www.oni.navy.mil/Portals/12/Vistors/Base%20Access%20Form.pdf?ver=2017-08-28-065204-693