Cook Leader

About the role

Position is located in Pacific Beach, WA on a 47-acre property that includes 39 hotel rooms, 30 cottages, 43 RV spaces, food and bar service, gift shop and a recreation equipment rental program. Incumbent reports directly to the Naval Station Everett, WA, Morale, Welfare and Recreation Director.

What you will do

• MAJOR DUTIES 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 foods 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 for delays to the supervisor.
• Makes 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 Supervisor in their 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 menu 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 the proper storage, refrigeration and labeling of food in accordance with sanitation regulations at all times.
• Responsible for ensuring the kitchen area, equipment and food preparation areas are cleaned and maintained in accordance with sanitation regulations 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 the work area and equipment.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education

No education requirement

How you will be evaluated

All resumes will be reviewed to determine if they meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement, and will be rated based on the information provided in the resume to determine the level of KSAs related to the job requirements. Using the qualifications of the position, a predetermined rating criterion of KSAs will be used for each resume.

Best qualified applicants will be referred to the hiring manager.

Documents you must provide

• The following documents are required at the time of application: Resume Proof of education/training: if applicable, provide a copy of your awarded/conferred college transcript(s), if degree hasn't been conferred provide copy of HS Diploma, GED, or equivalent If claiming Military Spouse Preference: provide a copy of the sponsor's Permanent Change of Station (PCS) orders and a marriage certificate at the time of application If a current or former Federal Employee: provide a copy of your most recent Personnel Action Report (PAR) or SF-50

What to expect next

Using the required qualifications of the position, a standardized rating and ranking criteria of knowledge, skills, and abilities will be used to screen and assess each application.If you provided an email address, you will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application.

Times may vary during the hiring process, as your application status updates/changes you will be notified with a notification letter via email.

Additional information

Salary is dependent on OPM Operating Manual - FWS Subchapter 8 (S8-1). 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.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 Mid-Atlantic 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.