MWR Sous Chef (SNI)

Summary This position is located in the Food and Beverage Division of the Morale, Welfare and Recreation Department at Naval Base Ventura County. The primary purpose of this position is to perform various duties to facilitate food preparation; food service, maintain cooking and serving equipment and areas in a clean and orderly condition. 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. 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. Requirements Must meet Federal Employment suitability requirements and successful completion of background investigation. Background Investigations are conducted using fingerprint identification and completion of background inquiry forms. Must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of employment. REMOTE and ISOLATED duty station-- lodging is included ON SITE at SNI only. Qualifications A qualified candidate possess the following: 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. Education This position does not have a positive education requirement. Additional 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 Region Mid-Atlantic 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. Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. #J-18808-Ljbffr Navy Region Southwest Fleet and Family Readiness (FFR)