Cook

About the role

The Line Cook assists in the preparation of food products, obtains necessary ingredients and cleans food-preparation equipment, utensils, and work areas. This position is located in the U.S. Naval Academy's Non-Appropriated Fund Instrumentality (NAFI), Naval Academy Business Services Division (NABSD) Retail Dining and Hospitality, Annapolis, Maryland. NAFI is an entity that generates its own funds through its operations, and is not funded by Congress.

Responsibilities

• Assists cooks in their tasks
• Obtains necessary products and small equipment items required for food preparation
• Carefully follows standard recipes and uses correct measuring devices while preparing all assigned items
• Follows manufacturers' instructions when operating food production and serving equipment
• Consistently uses safe and sanitary food handling practices, including those related to personal hygiene
• Returns soiled food preparation utensils and other small wares to the proper areas
• Maintains a clean work station, including equipment used for food preparation tasks
• Collects food and beverage products and small wares required for item preparation
• Assists in plating food items for service
• Handles leftover food items as instructed by the sous chef
• Cleans banquet preparation equipment, serving equipment, and assigned work station areas
• Maintains accurate records of food supplies, and freezer/fridge temperatures
• Ensures stock rotation
• Assists in the ordering of stocks and checking of deliveries, spending and check and value stocks as required
• Performs other appropriate tasks assigned

Requirements

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance – requires 18 years of age
• Males born after December 31, 1959 must be registered for Selective Service
• Verification of employment eligibility in the United States is required – We are an E-Verify participant
• Probationary period: Flexible employees are employed based on the needs of the business
• Must be able to understand and communicate in English
• Participation in Direct Deposit
• Must maintain the privacy of official work information and data, and demonstrate the highest level of ethical conduct
• Must complete an Occupational Health screening for this position

Qualifications

In order to meet the basic requirement of the Laborer (Motor Vehicle Operator) position, NA-3502-04, you must meet the following: Experience performing culinary duties that have given you the ability to perform the duties of this position, which may include, but are not limited to: food preparation, following standardized recipes, cleaning workstation and kitchen equipment, inspecting goods for freshness and stock rotation, plating food, etc.

YOU WILL BE RATED ON THE FOLLOWING KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (KSAs) FOR THIS POSITION:

• Experience in a culinary role. Line cook experience is preferred
• Knowledge of and experience using food service equipment
• Experience with proper storage techniques like "FIFO"
• ServSafe certification is preferred
• Ability to follow kitchen procedures and standardized recipes
• Experience as a short order, banquet cook, and/or prep cook

Work environment

Work requires continual standing and walking, and frequent stooping, reaching, pushing and pulling, and bending. Frequently lifts or moves objects weighing up to 40 lbs. unassisted, and occasionally lifts or moves objects weighing over 40 lbs. with the assistance of lifting devices or other workers.

Schedule

We are seeking skilled and dedicated Line Cooks to cover 6-8-hour shifts in mornings and/or evenings, including Weekends and Holidays, to support a 7 day a week operation.

Benefits

This flexible position is not eligible for Benefits, but NABSD employee perks include:

• Use of the Brigade Sports Complex
• Shop at the Midshipmen Store
• Shop at the Navy Exchange
• Potential membership eligibility at the Naval Academy Club
• Use of MWR facilities
• Eligible to join Navy Federal Credit Union
• Eligible for childcare with CDC & NAPSU
• Use of Employee Assistance Program