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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 located at the All American aboard Naval Station Everett in Everett, WA.

*Bi-weekly review of applicants beginning February 7, 2025*

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Duties

• Relays instructions received from the supervisor and ensures the work is carried out in compliance with the instructions given and food service sanitation practices.
• Makes recommendations to the supervisor in regard to approval/disapproval of leave; awards; and hiring; may contribute to employee evaluations.
• Uses a full range of cooking procedures from frequently used to new or difficult recipes. Prepares a variety of meats, poultry, seafood, vegetables, sauces and gravies.
• Estimates consumption of food items and places orders for food and other operating supplies.
• Responsible for the proper storage, refrigeration, and labeling in accordance with sanitation regulations at all times.
• Responsible for ensuing kitchen area, equipment and food prep areas are cleaned and maintained in accordance with sanitation regulations at all times.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  
  

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Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• Must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of employment.
  
  

Qualifications

• Must have Food Handlers Safety Course upon hiring
• Must be able to pass PIC class given on site by Preventative Medicine.
• 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 preferred.
• Must possess skills to plan, coordinate and time sequence steps to prepare food on time without overcooking or waste; ability to recognize characteristics of food in deciding that raw materials are fresh and judge food by color, consistency, temperature, odor and taste.
• Must have demonstrated experience and/or training in the preparations 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 and interpret complex recipes and computer changes required to increase/decrease the number of portions.
  
  

Education

H.S. Diploma or equivalent.

Additional information

*Bi-weekly review of applicants beginning February 7, 2025*

• Must be able to use simple kitchen equipment and use common utensils. Must be able to follow food recipes and combine ingredients for pizza, salads, and other menu items.
• Must be willing to work nights, weekends, and holidays to support business needs and schedule will vary.
• Work involves light to moderate physical effort such as frequently lifting or moving objects weighing up to 30 pounds, constantly standing and walking, and occasionally lifting up to 45 pounds.
• Salary is dependent on experience and/or education. Some positions have special requirements. 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 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.
  
  

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