Summary This position is located in the Dining Services Division of the Morale, Welfare and Recreation Department within Navy Region Southwest. The purpose of this position is to plan, direct, supervise and coordinate the food preparation for daily restaurant service, catered and/or special events which require a number of items to be prepare and simultaneously cook for varied scheduled events. Responsibilities Oversees and participates in the preparation of a full range of foodstuffs which includes meats, poultry, seafood, vegetables, soups, sauces, grilled items and desserts. Supervise and coordinates the activities of cooks and food service workers engaged in preparing and cooking food to ensure economical and efficient food service operation. Responsible for decision making for food preparation problems and establish high standards for overall food service operation. Regulates cooking temperatures, test foods for proper texture, flavor, and seasoning as appropriate. Prepare special dishes and cook food that requires skillful preparation, such as gourmet dishes and sauces. Instruct food service employees on fine points of cooking and on improved ways for food preparation, service, and cooking methods; check methods of food preparation, garnishing, and taste and inspect foods prepared by subordinates. Performs supervisory functions for food preparation personnel. Prepares work schedules and distributes work assignments. Approves leave schedules. Evaluates work performances. Provides on-the-job training concerning food preparation, service and proper sanitation and safety standards. Recommends hiring and disciplinary actions. Plans menus in consultation with Facility Manager and Catering staff. Supervises, directs, assists and participates in the preparation of cooking and serving food items. Assures adherence to established menus, standardized recipes and maintains quantity recipe file. Estimates consumption of and place orders for food products and other operating supplies through procurement department. Inspects deliveries for quantity and quality. Establishes stock levels. Assures proper receipt and storage of stock. Establishes controls 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. Provides EEO Program support and takes all positive actions needed to assure and advance equal opportunity and EEO goals within the incumbent's area of accountability. Insures that all persons receive full equal opportunity and treatment in placement, promotion, training, details, assignments, and related personnel actions. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications 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 storeroom, 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. Education Graduation from a culinary institute preferred. 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 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. All individuals involved in the provision of child care services on a Department of Navy (DON) installation or in a DON-sanctioned program must complete the Installation Records Check (IRC). The IRC includes a check of the Substance Abuse Rehabilitation Program (SARP) records in the Alcohol and Drug Management Information Tracking System (ADMITS) database, a check of the Family Advocacy Program (FAP) records in the Fleet and Family Support Management Information System (FFSMIS), and an installation security/base check via the Navy Justice Information System (NJIS) database and/or other law enforcement systems. This information will be used to determine suitability for the applicant in accordance with criteria for automatic and presumptive disqualifiers, per DoDI 1402.05. Per Department of Defense Instruction (DoDI) 1402.05 Background Checks on Individuals in DoD Child Care Services Programs, incumbents will be automatically disqualified for a conviction in either civilian or military court (to include any general, special, or summary court-martial conviction or if they received non-judicial punishment [under Article 15 or chapter 47 of Title 10, U.S.C]) for any of the following: a sexual offense, any criminal offense involving a child victim, or a felony drug offense. Additionally, the incumbent will be automatically disqualified if he/she has been held to be negligent in a civil adjudication or administrative proceeding concerning the death of or serious injury to a child or dependent person entrusted to the individual's care. 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. We utilize E-Verify to confirm selectee's eligibility to work in the United States.