Food Services Specialist

Summary

About the position: This position is Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) and will be assigned to the Yukon Club. The Yukon Club is a wonderful addition to Eielson AFB. Offering catering services, Bonfire Grille & Restaurant, Midnight Sun Mocha Coffee Shop and Yukon Club Bar. Come help plan and organize private parties, squadron functions and special membership affairs at the Yukon Club Bar. APPLICATIONS WILL BE PULLED FRIDAYS AT 8:00AM UNTIL POSITION IS FILLED.

Duties

• As a chef in a small to medium size kitchen, responsible for the planning and managing of all food activities. Using culinary skills, performs as a working chef in the day-to-day operation of the kitchen and all aspects of meal preparation. Instructs cooks on proper techniques and methods of cooking and preparing a variety of food items in the art of fine culinary cuisine. Checks food during and after preparation for conformance with high standard of quality. Ensures that all kitchens provide nutritious, safe, eye-appealing, properly flavored food. Initiates the preparation and development of new and unusual food items, specialty foods, and sauces. Creates and plans new culinary menu items and recipes to support the interest of customers. 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. Ensures current menu cost cards on all menu food items and the utilization of standardized recipes. 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/13081523

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. FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.