Cook - Chef's Assistant Job in Naval Academy, MD

Vacancy No. 25-010d Department Commander, Navy Installations
Salary $22.02 to $22.02 Grade 5 to 5
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 6/12/2025 Close Date 7/1/2025
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
Naval Academy, MD


Summary

This position is located in the U. S. Naval Academy's Non-Appropriated Fund Instrumentality (NAFI) Retail Dining & Hospitality group, within the Naval Academy Business Services Division (NABSD), 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.

This job is open to

Clarification from the agency

US Citizenship is required in order to obtain the necessary Tier 3 Non-Critical Sensitive security clearance.

Duties

- 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.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • 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
  • Probationary period: Full Time and Part Time employees serve a one-year probationary period. Flexible employees are employed based on the needs of the business.
  • Must be able to understand and communicate in English

Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES (KSAs) for this position are as follows:
**Responses must be included on the KSA portion of the online application**
1. Incumbent must possess a minimum 6 months experience in kitchen operations.
2. Incumbent must have knowledge of food service equipment and proper storage techniques like "FIFO".
3. Must possess the ability to follow procedures and standardized recipes.
4. Short order, line, or banquet cook experience preferred.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS
Applicants who meet the qualification requirements will be further evaluated to determine the extent to which their
education, related experience, training, awards, and supervisory appraisal demonstrate they possess the desired
knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs).
- 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
- Probationary period: Full Time & Part Time employees serve a one-year probationary period. Flexible
employees are employed based on the needs of the business.
- Must be able to understand and communicate in English

Additional information

Note: Failure to provide the required information may result in loss of consideration for the position and elimination from the selection process.
Please be advised that applications received after Noon on the closing date listed above will not be considered.

Some positions have special requirements. In these cases, selection is tentative pending satisfactory completion of said requirements. Applicants
may be required to provide proof of education, complete a pre-hire health screening, etc. All selections are contingent on obtaining satisfactory
employment reference checks.

We are an E-Verify participant. Please be informed that applicants will be required to submit a federal government background check.

As a condition of employment, the selectee will be required to participate in direct deposit as specified in the negotiated agreement.

Occupants of this position must maintain the privacy of official work information and data, and demonstrate the highest level of ethical conduct.
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 are 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.

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.

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

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.

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Applicants who meet the qualification requirements will be further evaluated to determine the extent to which their education, related experience, training, awards, and supervisory appraisal demonstrate they possess the desired knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs).

Required Documents

Review "Additional Information"

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

How to Apply

All applications must be submitted no later than NOON on the closing date via the Naval Academy Business Services website: https://www.usnabsd.com/about/careers/

Online Application:https://www.usnabsd.com/about/careers/application-for-federal-employment-of-612/

Agency contact information

US Naval Academy NAF HRO
Address
US Naval Academy NAF HRO
181 Wainwright Road
Annapolis, MD 21402
US

Next steps

All applicants must submit an application US via the https://www.usnabsd.com/about/careers/website, and will receive an email confirming submission.


Note: We cannot accept applications on behalf of Federal Agencies. Application instructions are listed within the Job Description.


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