Junior Executive Chef

Summary

The Junior Executive Chef is a member of the Naval Academy Hospitality Culinary Team, within the Naval Academy Business Services Division. Under the direction of the Deputy Director of Retail Dining & Hospitality and the Senior Executive Chef, the Jr Executive Chef is responsible for assisting in the planning, organizing, and directing of daily food production, functions, including presentation, service, safety and sanitation practices for any of the establishments under the Hospitality purview.

The Junior Executive Chef is a member of the Naval Academy Hospitality Culinary Team, within the Naval Academy Business Services Division. Under the direction of the Deputy Director of Retail Dining & Hospitality and the Senior Executive Chef, the Jr Executive Chef is responsible for assisting in the planning, organizing, and directing of daily food production, functions, including presentation, service, safety and sanitation practices for any of the establishments under the Hospitality purview.

The Junior Executive Chef is a member of the Naval Academy Hospitality Culinary Team, within the Naval Academy Business Services Division. Under the direction of the Deputy Director of Retail Dining & Hospitality and the Senior Executive Chef, the Jr Executive Chef is responsible for assisting in the planning, organizing, and directing of daily food production, functions, including presentation, service, safety and sanitation practices for any of the establishments under the Hospitality purview.

The Junior Executive Chef is a member of the Naval Academy Hospitality Culinary Team, within the Naval Academy Business Services Division. Under the direction of the Deputy Director of Retail Dining & Hospitality and the Senior Executive Chef, the Jr Executive Chef is responsible for assisting in the planning, organizing, and directing of daily food production, functions, including presentation, service, safety and sanitation practices for any of the establishments under the Hospitality purview.

The Junior Executive Chef supports the Executive Chef in managing all culinary operations within the Central Kitchen, serving as the primary leader in daily production, quality assurance, and team development. This position ensures that food quality, consistency, and safety standards are maintained across multiple outlets including Drydock Restaurant, Grab-n-Go, Catering, and the Commissary Production Program. Assist the Executive Chef in overseeing all Central Kitchen operations and production teams.

• Supervise, train, and evaluate sous chefs, line cooks, and stewarding teams to maintain performance standards.
• Enforce discipline, consistency, and accountability across all kitchen personnel.
• Maintain a professional culture that reflects organization values-Preparation, Execution, Reflection, Accountability, and Excellence.
• Direct day-to-day kitchen operations including prep, production, packaging, and distribution to multiple outlets.
• Coordinate and schedule staff to meet daily production goals and special event needs.
• Ensure all recipes, portion sizes, and plating guidelines are followed consistently across outlets.
• Oversee inventory, product rotation, and daily usage to maintain tight cost control and minimize waste.
• Verify that all food is prepared, held, and transported within safe temperature ranges.
• Conduct daily quality control checks of finished products before release to outlets.
• Ensure proper labeling, dating, and storage of all prepared items according to policy.
• Uphold the Central Kitchen's commitment to scratch cooking using fresh, high-quality ingredients.
• Collaborate with the Executive Chef in recipe testing, development, and standardization.
• Contribute to menu innovation for catering,…