Duties

MAJOR DUTIES
Responsible for determining quantities, components and courses of meals and calculates prices to ensure prescribed profit margin. Establishes and maintains entrée item cards, incorporating price changes as they occur. Plan menu aspects of monthly club calendar considering food market as they occur. Knows special events that will affect normal operations; holiday and seasonal variables; popularity of various meals and operating goals. Designs and implements decorated foods and artistic food arrangements for buffets and receptions.
Develops menu in consultation with the Club Manager using recipes involving many steps, ingredients or long preparation time (e.g. complicated French and other ethnic recipes). Coordinates with the Club Manager in prioritizing the work of the kitchen staff and in directing certain kinds of food preparation. Develops new and creative menus and improves existing menus. Analyzes methods of food preparation. cooking and methods of garnishing by subordinates. Monitors decisions and adjustments regarding recipes for the number of servings and size of servings and approves those decision. Determines time and sequence of cooking operations to meet meal serving hours. Assures adherence to established menus. Develops and standardizes recipes. Prepares and cooks meats soups, vegetables and a broad range of other food. Regulates cooking temperatures, tests foods in cooking (seasons as appropriate, etc.) Prepares or directs the preparation of complex salads and desserts. Determines patrons size. Instructs employees on fine points of cooking, food preparation and cooking sanitation, etc., and inspects food prepared by subordinates. Cuts, trims or otherwise prepares meats. poultry, seafood, etc.. for cooking; cuts meats to specified size or weight. Assures that food preparation is economical and correct and is responsible for food profitability.
Develops and implements training programs with a high emphasis on sanitation, personal hygiene and specialized food preparation In this regard, supervises and coordinates activities of cooks and other workers engaged in preparing and cooking foodstuffs to ensure economical, efficient and profitable food service. Designs and provides training for all food service workers which includes cooks. food service workers and wait staff.
Estimates consumption of and places orders for foodstuffs and other operating supplies. Contacts vendors and compares prices and quality. Assures that food deliveries meet quantity and quality specifications. Assures the proper receipt and storage of stock. Establishes controls to prevent pilferage, spoilage, waste or misuse in preparation and storage areas. Establishes and maintains appropriate inventories of foodstuffs and galley operating supplies.
Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• Must pass all applicable records and background check.
• Must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of employment.

How You Will Be Evaluated

• Benefits

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• Required Documents

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  The following documents are required at the time of application:

  • Resume
  • Proof of education/training: if applicable, provide a copy of your awarded/conferred college transcript(s), if degree hasn't been conferred provide copy of HS Diploma, GED, or equivalent
  • If claiming Department of Defense (DOD) Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) Business Based Action (BBA) priority consideration: provide a copy of the notice of separation
  • If claiming Military Spouse Preference: provide a copy of the sponsor's Permanent Change of Station (PCS) orders and a marriage certificate at the time of application
  • If claiming Veteran's Preference: provide a copy of your DD-214, Member-4 page and any supporting documentation (SF-15, V.A. disability letter, proof of service, etc.)
  • If a current or former Federal Employee: provide a copy of your most recent Personnel Action Report (PAR) or SF-50

  If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

  Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

  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.

• How to Apply

  To be considered for this vacancy you must apply and complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above.
  The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 03/28/2024 to receive consideration.
  To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
  To preview the Application Questionnaire, please click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12353622
  It is your responsibility to ensure your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date.
  Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=ApplicantTo verify or check the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account. Once logged in, the Welcome screen lists your applications, your application status and the date it was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status
  DON is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, reprisal, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, or any other non-merit factor. The DON provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. Applicants with disabilities who believe they may require reasonable accommodation(s) should email their request to MILL_HQ_NAF_HR.FCT@navy.mil to ensure proper consideration is given.

  Agency contact information

  CNRMA NAF HRO

  Email

  midlantnafhr_rec.fct@navy.mil

  Address

  NAVSTA Norfolk - Navy NAF HRO
  1200 Fechteler Road
  Norfolk, VA 23505
  US

  Next steps

  Using the required qualifications of the position, a standardized rating and ranking criteria of knowledge, skills, and abilities will be used to screen and assess each application. If you provided an email address, you will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application. Times may vary during the hiring process, as your application status updates/changes you will be notified with a notification letter via email. Please notify us if your contact information changes after the closing date of the announcement. Also, note that if you provide an email address that is inaccurate or if your mailbox is full or blocked (e.g., Spam Blocker, etc.), you may not receive important communication that could affect your consideration for this position.

• Fair and Transparent

  The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

  • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
  • Reasonable accommodation policy
  • Financial suitability
  • Selective Service
  • New employee probationary period
  • Signature and false statements
  • Privacy Act
  • Social security number request

Required Documents

Clarification from the agency

Please see the "Who May Apply" section under the Qualifications section.