Summary Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS) is looking for the best and brightest to join our Team! MCCS is a comprehensive program that supports and enhances the quality of life for Marines, their families, and others in the Marine Corps Community. We offer a team oriented environment comprised of military personnel, civilian employees, contractors and volunteers who keep the organization functioning smoothly and effectively. Responsibilities MAJOR DUTIES: Leads cooks in preparing all types of meats, poultry, seafood, vegetables, fruits, sauces, and gravies for menus. Prepares, cooks, seasons, and portions food for all meals following standardized recipes at different levels of difficulty, makes modifications to recipes for ingredient quantities, number of servings, and size of the equipment available; plans, regulates, and schedules cooking procedures so numerous completed food products are ready at the same time. Prepares and presents food in a visually appealing manner. Prepares menu items using special or difficult recipes requiring numerous interrelated steps, many ingredients, and lengthy preparation time. Prepares a variety of menu items using several different and complex methods of preparation. Tests and evaluates new food products. May coordinate the work of lower graded employees engages in a variety of standard cooking operations. Relays instructions from supervisor. Gets work started. Sets work pace. Demonstrates work methods, and provides work-related guidance. Ensures worksite materials and tools are available to complete work. Reports workplace injuries immediately to the immediate or higher level supervisor, and to the Human Resources office in the absence of the immediate supervisor. Checks with supervisor on problems. Checks on work and meets productivity goals. Ensures employees follow security, safety and housekeeping rules. Conducts on-the-job training and instructions. Ensures food service personnel receive required food and sanitation training. Performs supervisory duties in an emergency, or short-term and nonrecurring basis. Provides World Class Customer Service with an emphasis on courtesy. Assists customers and communicates positively in a friendly manner. Takes action to solve problems quickly. Alerts the higher-level supervisor, or proper point of contact for help when problems arise. Adheres to safety regulations and standards. Promptly reports any observed workplace hazards, and any injury, occupational illness, and/or property damage resulting from workplace mishaps to the immediate supervisor. Adheres to established standards of actively supporting the principles of the EEO program and prevention of sexual harassment. Performs other related duties as assigned. Requirements Conditions of Employment See Duties and Qualifications EVALUATIONS: Qualifications SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE: Thorough knowledge of the full range of food preparation principles, including the techniques and procedures necessary to develop new or recurrent recipes. Knowledge of procedures related to cooking in large quantities. Ability to expand and modify recipes and to develop standardized recipes for quantity cooking. Ability to lead, organize and coordinate work of lower graded employees. RESPONSIBILITY: Works under direction of supervisor who establishes daily work assignments and who provides general instructions either orally or in writing. Incumbent is responsible for analyzing and correcting production problems independently, and coordinating the cooking process for food items assigned directly to them. Work is subject to spot checks by supervisor for conformance with quality food standards, timeliness, and adherence to established operating procedures. PHYSICAL EFFORT: Lifts and carries objects up to 45 lbs independently and objects over 45 lbs with assistance. WORKING CONDITIONS: Kitchens are often uncomfortably warm and noisy. Incumbents are exposed to steam, fumes, and odors; danger of falling on freshly mopped floors; burns from steam or hot foods; and cuts from knives and electrical machines. Education Additional Information GENERAL INFORMATION: Applicants are assured of equal consideration regardless of race, age, color, religion, national origin, gender, GINA, political affiliation, membership or non-membership in an employee organization, marital status, physical handicap which has no bearing on the ability to perform the duties of the position. This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis. It is Department of Navy (DON) policy to provide a workplace free of discrimination and retaliation. The DON No Fear Act policy link is provided for your review: https://www.donhr.navy.mil/NoFearAct.asp. As part of the employment process, Human Resources Division may obtain a Criminal Record Check and/or an Investigative Consumer Report. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a National Agency Check and Inquiries (NACI). For all positions requiring access to firearms or ammunition, the Federal Government is prohibited from employing individuals in these positions who have ever been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence, or a felony crime of domestic violence adjudged on or after 27 November 2002. Selectees for such positions must submit a completed DD Form 2760, Qualification to Possess Firearms or Ammunition, before a final job offer can be made. Direct Deposit of total NET pay is mandatory as a condition of employment for all appointments to positions within MCCS. Required Documents: *Education/certification certificate(s), if applicable. *If prior military, DD214 Member Copy This activity is a Drug-free workplace. The use of illegal drugs by NAF employees, whether on or off duty, cannot and will not be tolerated. Federal employees have a right to a safe and secure workplace, and Marines, sailors, and their family members have a right to a reliable and productive Federal workforce. Involuntarily separated members of the armed forces and eligible family members applying through the Transition Assistance Program must submit a written request/statement (may be obtained from the MCCS Human Resources Office) and present ID card with "TA" stamped in red on front of card. INDIVIDUALS SELECTED FROM THIS ANNOUNCEMENT MAY BE CHANGED TO PART-TIME OR FULL-TIME AT MANAGEMENT'S DISCRETION WITHOUT FURTHER COMPETITION. 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