Line Cook

Overview

Summary
The Line Cook 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. This position assists in the preparation of food products, obtains necessary ingredients and cleans food-preparation equipment, utensils, and work areas.

• Assists cooks in their tasks
• Obtains necessary products and small equipment items required for food preparation
• Carefully follows standard recipes 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
• Carefully follows standard recipes while preparing assigned items for banquet service
• Assists in plating food items for service
• Use correct measuring devices, and follow recipes
• Handles leftover food items as instructed by the sous chef
• Cleans banquet preparation and serving equipment
• Cleans assigned work station areas
• Maintain accurate records of food supplies, and freezer / fridge temperatures
• Ensure stock rotation. Assist in the ordering of stocks and checking of deliveries, spending and check and value stocks as required by the Garde Manager Chef or Sous Chef
• Performs other appropriate tasks assigned by the Garde Manager Chef or Sous Chef

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.

• Must obtain and maintain a secret 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:
  Part Time employees must complete a one-year probationary period
• Must be able to understand and communicate in English
• Must complete an Occupational Health screening for this position
• Participation in Direct Deposit
• Must maintain the privacy of official work information and data, and demonstrate the highest level of ethical conduct

• Incumbent must possess a minimum of 6 months in a culinary role. Line cook experience is preferred.
• Incumbent must have knowledge of food service equipment and proper storage techniques like "FIFO".
• Must possess the ability to follow procedures and standardized recipes.
• Experience as a short order, banquet cook, and/or prep cook.

Note:

Failure to provide the required information may result in loss of consideration for the position and elimination from the selection process. Applicants may be required to provide proof of education, complete a pre-hire health screening, etc. DON is an EEO employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, or other non-merit factor.

Reasonable accommodations may be provided to applicants with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the office that is collecting the applications. The decision on granting reasonable accommodations will be on a case-by-case basis.

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.

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• Benefits Eligible:
  Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Life Insurance, Long Term Disability, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, Retirement, 401K, 401K Roth, 401K Loan, Vacation and Sick Leave Accrual

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