This position is in the Edelweiss Lodge and Resort, an AFRC Facility in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Bavarian Alps, Germany.
Skilled in creating diverse baked goods, focusing on quality, taste, and presentation. Experienced in developing innovative recipes, managing kitchen operations, and ensuring food safety standards. Strong leader with expertise in staff supervision, training, inventory management, and cost control, ensuring consistent and efficient production.
Summary
This position is in the Edelweiss Lodge and Resort, an AFRC Facility in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Bavarian Alps, Germany.
Skilled in creating diverse baked goods, focusing on quality, taste, and presentation. Experienced in developing innovative recipes, managing kitchen operations, and ensuring food safety standards. Strong leader with expertise in staff supervision, training, inventory management, and cost control, ensuring consistent and efficient production.
This position is open to current Edelweiss Lodge and Resort employees only.
In accordance with the NATO Status of Forces Agreement with Germany, citizens of the host country and citizens of a NATO country not married to an active-duty U.S. military member are not eligible for US NAF employment.
Manages the day-to-day operation of a large hotel Pastry Shop to adequately and economically supply bread, pastries, and dessert items for a formal dining room, family cafe, casual restaurant, and all catered functions. Prepares and/or oversees the preparation of a large variety of muffins, rolls, cakes, pies, tarts, French pastries, cream puddings, gelatins, custards, fondants, ice cream desserts, and stewed and baked fruits. Balances nutritional values of products and ensures the quality of the total pastry program. Develops operating budget, identifying labor, equipment, and supply cost elements. Controls pricing, ordering, storage issues, and pastry production methods and techniques. Directs subordinates in all phases of pastry product preparation. Responsible for supervision of assigned staff.
RESPONSIBILITY:
Supervisors or leaders assign tasks, and incumbents accomplish assigned work. Work is reviewed in progress and upon completion for production, quality, appearance, and overall guest satisfaction.
PHYSICAL EFFORT:
Required standing and walking on hard and carpeted surfaces with some bending, lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling of items or carts weighing up to 20 pounds.
Direct Deposit and Social Security Card are required upon appointment
Meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position
A pre-employment physical is required
Must be willing to work irregular work schedule (nights/weekends/holidays)
Satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks in accordance with AR 215-3, para.2. Incumbent may also be required to complete a Tier 1 background investigation for a Common Access Card for physical access to federally controlled facilities.
Must be able to lift and carry items weighing up to 20 pounds.
Must obtain and maintain a Food Protection Manager Certification from an ANSI-accredited agency (e.g., ServSafe) within six months of employment.
Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS MUST BE CLEARLY VERIFIABLE IN YOUR RESUME.
Additional information
This is a limited tenure position not to exceed 15 months. It is an unaccompanied program because we cannot provide logistical support to family members. Dorm-style housing is provided in lieu of a living quarters allowance. Transportation to and from Germany is provided in accordance with the terms of the Joint Travel Regulation and the executed transportation agreement. Military spouses and family members currently residing within the Garmisch Military Community who apply under this announcement will be considered for a regular appointment.
Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
All Federal NAF employees are required by PL 104-134 to have salary payments made by electronic funds transfer/direct deposit.
A probationary period may be required.
Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from hiring preferences and priority consideration eligibility.
Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the government's interest.
LQA is not authorized.
This is a Nonappropriated Fund (NAF) position carrying out Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) activities for the Army.
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How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Your experience is subject to evaluation and verification against the information in your resume.
Including any of the following on your resume may result in an ineligible rating:
Classified or government sensitive information
Social Security Number (SSN)
Photos of yourself
Personal information, such as specifically mentioning your age, gender, race/national origin, etc
Encrypted and digitally signed documents
Illegible documents or files that cannot be opened
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
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.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
You may submit your application package using one of the two methods identified below:
Electronically (preferred) at https://www.usajobs.gov/ and search for Vacancy Identification Number (VIN)
Manually: A manual application can be obtained by contacting the servicing NAF Human Resources Office listed in this vacancy announcement. All application requirements must be met by 11:59 p.m. (EST) on the closing date of this vacancy.
If you want to apply manually, please contact the servicing NAF Human Resources (HRO) listed on this job announcement to request a copy of the manual application form.
To process your application promptly, all completed manual application forms (along with your resume and other supporting documentation) must be received by 3 p.m. on the closing date of this announcement.
Neglecting to respond to the job-related questions will result in an ineligible rating.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
You may submit your application package using one of the two methods identified below:
Electronically (preferred) at https://www.usajobs.gov/ and search for Vacancy Identification Number (VIN)
Manually: A manual application can be obtained by contacting the servicing NAF Human Resources Office listed in this vacancy announcement. All application requirements must be met by 11:59 p.m. (EST) on the closing date of this vacancy.
If you want to apply manually, please contact the servicing NAF Human Resources (HRO) listed on this job announcement to request a copy of the manual application form.
To process your application promptly, all completed manual application forms (along with your resume and other supporting documentation) must be received by 3 p.m. on the closing date of this announcement.
Neglecting to respond to the job-related questions will result in an ineligible rating.
