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

Leads NA-8 cooks in preparing 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 engages in a variety of standard cooking operations.  

Requirements

• See Duties and Qualifications

Qualifications

SKILLS 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.  Ability to expand and modify recipes and to develop standardized recipes for quantity cooking.  Ability to lead, organize and coordinate work of lower graded employees.  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.  Work is subject to spot checks by supervisor for conformance with quality food standards, timeliness, and adherence to established operating procedures.PHYSICAL EFFORT:  Lifts and carries objects up to 45 lbs independently and objects over 45 lbs with assistance.WORKING CONDITIONS:  Kitchens are often uncomfortably warm and noisy.  Incumbents are 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]