Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS) is looking for the best and brightest to join our Team! MCCS is a comprehensive program that supports and enhances the quality of life for Marines, their families, and others in the Marine Corps Community. We offer a team oriented environment comprised of military personnel, civilian employees, contractors and volunteers who keep the organization functioning smoothly and effectively.

Duties

Summary of Duties:  Independently prepares all types of meats, poultry, seafood, vegetables, fruits, sauces, and gravies for menus.  Prepares, cooks, seasons, and portions food for all meals following standardized recipes at different levels of difficulty, makes modifications to recipes for ingredient quantities, number of servings, and size of the equipment available.  Plans, regulates, and schedules cooking procedures so numerous completed food products are ready at the same time.  Prepares and presents food in a visually appealing manner.  Prepares menu items using special or difficult recipes requiring numerous interrelated steps, many ingredients, and lengthy preparation time.  Prepares a variety of menu items using several different and complex methods of preparation.  Tests and evaluates new food products.  May coordinate the work of lower graded employees engaged in a variety of standard cooking operations.

Requirements

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Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: One year experience in cooking and kitchen operationsSkills and Knowledge:  Thorough knowledge of the full range of food preparation principles, including the techniques and procedures necessary to develop new or recurrent recipes.  Knowledge of procedures related to cooking in large quantities.  Skill to overcome practical production problems; evaluate final food products, and initiate corrective action.  Ability to expand and modify recipes and to develop standardized recipes for quantity cooking.  Skill in the operation, breakdown, and cleaning of food service equipment used in large quantity food production.  Must be able to operate a cash register to process sales and payment. Ability to organize and coordinate work of lower graded employees. Must be able to operate a Food Truck to include movement to different locations around the base.Responsibility:  Works under direction of supervisor who establishes daily work assignments and who provides general instructions either orally or in writing.  Incumbent is responsible for analyzing and correcting production problems independently, and coordinating the cooking process for food items assigned directly to them.  May be responsible for coordinating the cooking of items by other cooks. Physical Effort:  Work involves frequent lifting, moving of objects and constant standing and walking.  Lifts and carries objects up to 45 lbs independently and objects over 45 lbs with assistance. Must have a valid Driver's License.Working Condition:  The kitchen area may be small and often uncomfortably warm, must be able to maneuver around safely and efficiently to prepare and serve food. Incumbent is exposed to steam, fumes, and odors; danger of falling on freshly mopped floors; burns from steam or hot foods; and cuts from knives and electrical machines. 

Contacts

• Address CAMP PENDLETON MCCS MARINE CORPS COMMUNITY SERVICES ATTN: PERSONNEL OFFICER CAMP PENDLETON, CA 920555020 USA
• Name: CAMP PENDLETON MCCS
• Phone: 760/725-5893
• Email: [email protected]