Supervisory Junior Sous Chef

Summary The Supervisory Jr Sous Chef serves a supportive role in the kitchen in all aspects of ensuring the quality and preparation of menu items and proper handling/storage of food items. Ensures that the function provides the highest food quality consistent with cost control and profitability margins, maximize guest satisfaction and food profitability control. Train, motivate, develop & sustain the required standards and will be responsible for inventory, kitchen staff management and food prep. Learn more about this agency Duties Ensure consistent and smooth running of food production Ensure that working areas are always kept clean Assist other kitchen staff and give appropriate support and guidance as needed Oversees performance of kitchen staff to ensure proper activity Perform other administrative tasks as will be communicated by culinary management Ensure that required standards are adhered to in the production and preparation of food - in quality, quantity, and safety Work towards exceeding customer's expectation by encouraging and promoting high level of service Promote good team spirit regularly Ensure all dishes are prepared according to specification and served at the correct quality, portion size, and temperature Ensure that the kitchen staff work harmoniously to ensure timely production of quality foods Resolve possible disputes within the kitchen and report any unresolved Must be able to exert physical effort in transporting of supplies, restaurant equipment, furniture, plates and flatware. Endure various physical movements throughout the work areas, ability to stand stationary for long periods of time, able to reach up and down to lift, pull, push a minimum of 35 pounds. Requirements Conditions of employment 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: Full Time employees serve a one-year probationary period. This position will also serve a concurrent one-year supervisory probationary period. Probationary period: Full Time employees serve a one-year probationary period. This position will also serve a concurrent one-year supervisory probationary period. 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. Qualifications In order to meet the basic requirement of the Supervisory Jr Sous Chef position, NF-1101-03, you must meet one of the following: (a) One (1) year of specialized experience in a culinary role. Specialized experience includes: use of more advanced culinary techniques; preparing complete meals with several dishes for special diets; culinary supervision. OR (b) One (1) full year of graduate level education. YOU WILL BE RATED ON THE FOLLOWING KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (KSAs) FOR THIS POSITION: Culinary Experience in a restaurant, catering, country club or hospitality industry. Ability to multi-task and function in a fast-paced environment with time constraints. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Experience maintaining a clean and sanitary kitchen environment while adhering to safe food handling and storage practices, including FIFO; with experience operating and maintaining a variety of food service equipment. Current ServSafe certification preferred. Experience leading, supervising or managing a team. Additional information Notes: 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. Expand Hide  additional information 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. Benefits A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits. Benefits include: Medical, Dental, Life, and Long-Term Disability Insurance; Health Savings Account (HSA); Flexible Spending Account (FSA); Automatic Retirement Enrollment, 401(k), Roth 401(k), and 401(k) Loan options; and Paid Vacation and Sick Leave Accrual. Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.