Chef

Summary About the position: This position will be assigned to the Little Rock AFB Community Services Flight – Hangar 1080 Club. This position is guaranteed 0 hours but can be scheduled up to 40 hours per week. Responsibilities As a chef in a small to medium size kitchen responsible for the planning and managing of all food activities. Instructs cooks on proper techniques and methods of cooking and preparing a variety of food items. Checks food during and after preparation for conformance with high standard of quality. Initiates the preparation and development of new food items, specialty foods, and sauces. 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. 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. If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12569573 Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications 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, 10/21/2024 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: Your resume must reflect 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 personnel. In 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: Education 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. Additional Information Individual must fully meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position. Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must be registered for Selective Service. Direct deposit is required. Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) check. A probationary period may be required. Pre-employment requirements must be satisfactorily met prior to Entrance on Duty (EOD). Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Governments interest. Multiple positions may be filled from this job opportunity announcement. And additional selections may also be made from this job opportunity announcement. Selection(s) are subject to restrictions resulting from hiring preferences and priority consideration eligible.