Summary Support the Military's Quality of Life programs! The Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR) department of Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC) provides fitness, recreation, lodging and food and beverage programs for service members, their families, retired military and civilian employees. This position is assigned to the Non-Appropriated Fund (NAF) Food and Beverage; Fleet Readiness; Commander, Navy Installations command (CNIC); NBK Bremerton - All-American Restaurant. Responsibilities Assists the supervisor in the daily training, guidance and supervision of kitchen staff which includes cooks and food service workers who are responsible for preparing and cooking a variety of food in large quantities. Relays instructions received from the supervisor and ensures the work is carried out in compliance with instructions given and food service sanitation practices and procedures. Demonstrates proper methods and may inspect work in progress and upon completion to ensure a quality product is served. Reports the status of work in progress and any causes of delays to the supervisor. Make recommendations to the supervisor in regards to approval/disapproval of leave; awards, hiring or corrective disciplinary actions as needed; may contribute to the evaluation of performance. May act for the Cook Supervisor in his/her absence. Using a full range of quantity cooking procedures from common or frequently used to new or difficult recipes, prepares a variety of meats, poultry, seafood, vegetables, sauces and gravies. On a daily basis, prepares 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. In addition, may prepare men items using special or difficult recipes involving many steps, ingredients or long preparation time in preparation of catered or special events. Estimates consumption of food items and places orders for food and other operating supplies. Ensures proper receipt and storage of inventory. May be asked in conjunction with the manager to cost and price menus. Responsible for proper storage, refrigeration, and labeling good in accordance with sanitation regulation at all times. Ensures trash is removed continually as needed. May direct the work of lower graded cooks and/or food service workers in the timely preparation and delivery of food and the proper cleanliness of work area and equipment. Performs other duties as assigned. Requirements Conditions of Employment Must be 18 years old or older. Must be able to obtain and maintain a Health Card prior to the first day of work. Work involves light to moderate physical effort such as frequently lifting or moving objects weighing up to 30 pounds, constantly standing, walking, reaching and occasionally lifting up to 45 pounds. Successful completion of National Agency Background (NACI) Check required. Requires irregular working hours which may include early shift, late shift, evenings, weekends and holidays. Incumbent must have or be able to obtain a Food Handlers Certificate. Qualifications Must understand the operation of mechanical equipment in the kitchen and problems relevant to food storage, composition of menus and training of staff. Knowledge of percentages and elementary cost accounting is strongly preferred. Must possess skills to plan, coordinate and time sequence steps to prepare food in deciding that raw material are fresh and judge food by color, consistency, temperature, odor and taste. Must have demonstrated experience and/or training in the preparation of large quantities of food in an industrial or restaurant setting. Must have the ability and skill to lead a staff of cooks and food service workers. Must possess basic reading, writing and math skills to read and interpret complex recipes and computer changes required to increase/decrease the number of portions. Education There is no minimum education requirement for this position. Additional Information Selectee may be required to complete a one (1) year probationary period. Participation in Direct Deposit/Electronic Fund Transfer within the first 30 days of employment is required. We utilize E-Verify to confirm selectee's eligibility to work in the United States. This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies within 60 days of issuance of selection certificate. For positions requiring travel more than twice per year, selectee may be required to obtain and maintain in good standing a Government-issued Travel Card for official government travel purposes. Executive Order 12564 requires a Federal workplace free of illegal drugs. According to the Executive Order, all Federal employees are required to remain drug free throughout their employment. Commander, Navy Region Northwest Command is a Drug-Free Federal Workplace. The use of illegal drugs will not be tolerated, and use of or intoxication by illegal drugs will result in penalties up to and including removal from Federal Service.