Supervisory Junior Sous Chef

Summary The Supervisory Jr Sous Chef serves a supportive role in the kitchen in all aspects of ensuring the quality and preparation of all menu items and proper handling/storage of all food items. Ensures that the function provides the highest food quality consistent with cost control and profitability margins, maximizing guest satisfaction and food profitability control. Trains, motivates, develops & sustains the required standards and is responsible for inventory, kitchen staff management, and food prep. Duties Ensure consistent and smooth running of food production Ensure that working areas are always kept clean Assist other kitchen staff and give appropriate support and guidance as needed Oversee performance of kitchen staff to ensure proper activity Perform other administrative tasks as will be communicated by culinary management Ensure that required standards are adhered to in the production and preparation of food – in quality, quantity, and safety Work towards exceeding customer's expectation by encouraging and promoting high level of service Promote good team spirit regularly Ensure all dishes are prepared according to specification and served at the correct quality, portion size, and temperature Ensure that the kitchen staff work harmoniously to ensure timely production of quality foods Resolve possible disputes within the kitchen and report any unresolved issues Must be able to exert physical effort in transporting supplies, restaurant equipment, furniture, plates and flatware. Endure various physical movements throughout the work areas, ability to stand stationary for long periods of time, able to reach up and down to lift, pull, push a minimum of 35 pounds. Requirements Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance – requires 18 years of age Males born after December 31, 1959 must be registered for Selective Service Verification of employment eligibility in the United States is required – we are an E‑Verify participant Probationary period: Full‑time employees serve a one‑year probationary period. This position will also serve a concurrent one‑year supervisory probationary period. U.S. citizenship is required for Tier 3 positions Must be able to understand and communicate in English Participation in Direct Deposit Must maintain the privacy of official work information and data, and demonstrate the highest level of ethical conduct. Qualifications To meet the basic requirement of the Supervisory Jr Sous Chef position, NF‑1101‑03, you must meet one of the following: One (1) year of specialized experience in a culinary role. Specialized experience includes: use of more advanced culinary techniques; preparing complete meals with several dishes for special diets; culinary supervision. One (1) full year of graduate level education. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) Culinary experience in a restaurant, catering, country club or hospitality industry. Ability to multi‑task and function in a fast‑paced environment with time constraints. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Experience maintaining a clean and sanitary kitchen environment while adhering to safe food handling and storage practices, including FIFO; with experience operating and maintaining a variety of food service equipment. Current ServSafe certification preferred. Experience leading, supervising or managing a team. Benefits Medical, Dental, Life, and Long‑Term Disability Insurance Health Savings Account (HSA); Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Automatic Retirement Enrollment, 401(k), Roth 401(k), and 401(k) loan options Paid Vacation and Sick Leave Accrual Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full‑time, part‑time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered. Equal Opportunity Employer Statement DON is an EEO employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, or other non‑merit factor. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to applicants with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the office that is collecting the applications. The decision on granting reasonable accommodations will be on a case‑by‑case basis. #J-18808-Ljbffr Navy Region Naval District Washington Fleet and Family Readiness (FFR)