Performs a variety of duties in support of the Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) Department. Prepares and cooks a variety of menu items including regular and special entrees and dessert items.

Duties

Prepares and serves a wide variety of full course meals according to customer requested orders, or scheduled menus. Prepares meals and vegetables by roasting or baking. Grills items such as chops, poultry, steaks, turning as required until adequately done. Cooks vegetables, prepares specials soups, sauces, and dressings, according to recipes, measuring and weighing ingredients. Adjusts recipes according to desired quantities, and substitutes ingredients when required. Places cooked food in serving dishes, or steam and food carts in an eye appealing manner. Ensures group orders are served simultaneously. In the absence of the Catering Manager provides leadership to Food Service Workers and may assist in their training. Keeps grills, stoves, appliances, and working area in a neat and clean manner in accordance with sanitation regulations. Ensures foods are properly stored and marked in accordance with regulations. May assist in taking inventory, and/or receiving stock. Ensures appropriate documentation is properly completed for mess transfers. At the end of the shift, ensures kitchen is properly cleaned, all food cleared and properly stored, all trash and garbage disposed of, and all stoves and appliances are turned off. Notifies supervisor of problems encountered or appliances which are not functioning properly. May serve as chef on a banquet serving line. May be required to perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age or older and have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of employment.
• Must meet federal suitability requirements including successful completion of background investigation.

Qualifications

In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities, as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience. All non-government positions identified on your resume must include complete address and to and from dates. Government positions must include pay plan, series, grade, to and from dates and address of the agency/organization. One year of specialized experience directly related to the duties described above. Qualifying experience must have been equivalent to the next lower level in the normal line of progression. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Ability to follow oral and written instructions. Knowledge of food characteristics in order to determine freshness, quality and when foods are cooked to desired consistency. Ability to operate food preparation appliances such as a food slicer, microwave oven, blender, etc. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer and part time experience. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. As part of the application process, you must complete and submit an occupational questionnaire and your RESUME MUST SUPPORT AND VALIDATE YOUR ANSWERS or you may be removed from consideration. ONLY THE MOST HIGHLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WILL BE REFERRED. IF MANAGEMENT DOES NOT WISH TO SELECT A HIGHLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATE, THEY MAY REQUEST A REFERRAL LIST INCLUDING WELL OR QUALIFIED APPLICANTS. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating and/or appointment eligibility.PLEASE READ THIS VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT IN ITS ENTIRETY TO ENSURE ALL REQUIREMENTS ARE ADDRESSED IN YOUR APPLICATION PACKAGE. RELOCATION AUTHORIZED NO Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) is authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest KEY REQUIREMENTS/CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT Males must be registered or exempt from Selective Service. https://www.sss.gov/register/ Selectee must be determined suitable for federal employment. Selectee may be required to successfully complete a probationary period. Selectee is required to participate in the direct deposit pay program. Social Security Card is required. Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-VERIFY) check. A favorable background is a requirement of this position. Failure to obtain and maintain a favorable background may result in the withdrawal of the position offer or removal. NOTE: Applicants have the ability to perform an E-Verify Self Check to confirm employment eligibility at http://www.uscis.gov/mye-verify/self-check. Although a Self-Check is not mandatory, it can be a useful tool for applicants to find out if there is a problem with their employment eligibility records and resolve any issues before taking a job.

Education

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Contacts

• Address NAVSTA Mayport 414 Massey Ave Jacksonville, FL 32228-0048 US
• Name: Markesha Jones
• Phone: 904-270-6061
• Email: [email protected]