This position is located in the Morale, welfare and Recreation Department, Naval Air Station, Pensacola FL. The purpose of this position is that of a Cook Leader, who has daily direct respnsibility for the food and beverage operation.

Duties

Performs the daily operation of the Food Department. Conducts food preparation, stocking, dispensing, inventory, food safety, scheduling, and sanitation. Establishes work assignments for supervisor's/manger's approvals and verifies cooks' attendance. Implements and maintains cost control measurements, developed with management. Prepares and serves a variety of meats, poultry, seafood, soups, hors oeuvres, vegetables, sauces, and gravies using a full range of quantity cooking procedures common or frequently used to new or different recipes. Prepares on a day to day basis, four or more menu items for one meal which involves planning and coordinating a variety of steps to ensure that all items are ready for serving at the same time; or prepares menu items using specials or difficult recipes involving many steps, ingredients, or long preparation time. Works independently or with a full team of employees, as required. Prepares food, beverage and paper orders, using a web based ordering system when required. Assists in setting PAR stock and rotation needs. Plans and prepares for special menus, catering and special events. Receives merchandise required to prepare and dispense menu items. Works along with other employees, sets the pace, and demonstrates proper work methods. Ensures information is passed on to other employees from managements. Checks work while in progress and when finished to ensure the Food and Beverage Manager's instruction on work sequence, procedure, methods and deadlines are met. Ensures all food and equipment and other consumables are cleaned and maintained in accordance with the Medical Department Sanitation standards. Ensures all safety and housekeeping rules are followed. Ensures all operations are ready and in proper condition for the monthly inventories and inspections. Leads NA-3 and NA-5 food service workers in the performance of normal duties. Assists in preparing work schedules, making adjustments and changes as needed. Provides training and guidance to staff. Helps screen applicants for employment in the food department. Opens and/or closes facility on assigned shift. Participates in monthy inventories. Performs other related duties as assinged.

Requirements

• You must go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the Form I-9.
• May be required to pass pre-employment examinations.
• A valid State driver's license is required to operate motor vehicles.
• Must have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer.
• Must meet Federal Employment suitability requirements and successful completion of background investigation. Background investigations are conducted using fingerprint identification and completion of background inquiry forms.
• Must successfully pass the E-verify employment verification check. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of employment.
• Must upload high school diploma or equivalent.

Qualifications

Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent education. Must possess a minimum of one year experience as a cook. Must remain current with 5 year Food Safety Certification. Ability to motivate other team members to accomplish assigned tasks. Prior Supervisory experience is desired. Skill in planning, coordinating, and following time sequence steps to prepare food on time without overcooking or waste; and the ability to adjust recipes for servings required; recognize characteristics of food in deciding that raw materials are fresh; and judge prepared food by color, consistency, temperature, odor and taste. Knowledgeable in food inventory and control techniques. Knowledge of all types of food, safe food practices and recipes. Familiar with Microsoft office programs or similar programs. Ability to be congenial, maintain a friendly disposition, well-groomed in appearance, have the ability to speak with authority and confidence, and be able to express thoughts in wriging and through instruciton.

Education

Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent education.

Contacts

• Address NAS Pensacola 450 Radford Blvd Bldg 4143 Pensacola, FL 32508 US
• Name: Kimberly Hicks
• Email: [email protected]