Food Services Specialist
Job Location:
Andrews AFB, MD - USA
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Job Summary
This position is Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) and will be assigned to the Club Joint Base Andrews MD. This is a flexible position and may be scheduled 0-40 hours per week.
This position is located in the Business Flight within the Services Squadron. The primary function of the position is to plan and manage all food activities associated with a small to medium size kitchen.
Regular & Recurring Duties and Responsibilities: Who May Apply: Open to everyone. Applicants will be categorized by preference(s) and/or priority consideration eligibilities. An applicants eligibility will be determined based on eligibility claimed in the questionnaire and proof of eligibility MUST be provided with application by the closing date 07/31/2026 Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. This position does not allow for education substitution. Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
As a chef in a small to medium size kitchen responsible for the planning and managing of all food activities. Using culinary skills performs as a working chef in the day-to-day operation of the kitchen and all aspects of meal preparation. Instructs cooks on proper techniques and methods of cooking and preparing a variety of food items in the art of fine culinary cuisine. Checks food during and after preparation for conformance with high standard of quality. Ensures that all kitchens provide nutritious safe eye-appealing properly flavored food. Initiates the preparation and development of new and unusual food items specialty foods and sauces. Creates and plans new culinary menu items and recipes to support the interest of customers. Plans all menus for regular meals fine dining and parties. Formulates cyclic meal specials and menus for use in all food areas to ensure customer satisfaction. Ensures current menu cost cards on all menu food items and the utilization of standardized recipes. Assesses food service related financial data and recommends actions to maintain financial solvency. Responsible for the security and accuracy of monthly inventories of supplies and foods. Complete routine walk through inspections taking any necessary actions and meets all objectives for sanitation and environment requirements. Responsible for work force management recruitment and staff training. Other duties include preparation of budgets maintenance of payroll records food costs and reports. Performs other related duties as assigned.
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Business Based Action Military Spouse Preference Outside Applicant Veteran Spouse/Widow/Parent of Veteran and Transition Hiring Preference
In order to qualify you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g. Peace Corps AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g. professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if the position allows for qualifying based on education your transcripts will be required as part of your application.
Qualifying Experience:
Progressively responsible experience in quantity cooking preparation of a variety of food items menu planning quality and cost control of food preparation inventory and storage procedures for food supplies and equipment and procurement of food supplies and equipment. The experience must include supervising addition the incumbent must have knowledge of dietetics planning culinary activities and portion control.
You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:
FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.
Required Experience:
IC
