The Supervisory Junior 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 in accordance with standards. Train, motivate, develop & sustain the required standards and will be responsible for inventory, kitchen staff management and food preparation.
Summary
The Supervisory Junior 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 in accordance with standards. Train, motivate, develop & sustain the required standards and will be responsible for inventory, kitchen staff management and food preparation.
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
Oversees 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
Must be able to exert physical effort in transporting of 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.
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
In order to meet the basic requirement of the Supervisory Jr Sous Chef position, NF-1101-03, you must meet one of the following:
(a) 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. OR
(b) One (1) full year of graduate level education.
YOU WILL BE RATED ON THE FOLLOWING KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (KSAs) FOR THIS POSITION:
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.
Additional information
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.
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.
Benefits include: 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; and 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.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
All applications and supporting documents will be reviewed to determine if they meet the hiring eligibility and KSA requirements listed in the announcement, and will be rated based on the information provided. Best qualified applicants will be referred to the hiring manager.
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.
Benefits include: 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; and 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.
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.
All applications must be submitted no later than NOON on the closing date via the Naval Academy Business Services website: https://www.usnabsd.com/about/careers/
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.
All applications must be submitted no later than NOON on the closing date via the Naval Academy Business Services website: https://www.usnabsd.com/about/careers/
