Cook Leader, NL-06/RFL Job in Garmisch, Germany

Summary

This job is open to

• The public

  U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Duties

DESCRIPTION OF MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

SUPERVISORY CONTROLS:

Works under the supervision of the activity manager, who issues instructions on work sequences, procedures, methods, and deadlines, and relies on the incumbent to ensure that work assignments are carried out by other group members. The supervisor is available to provide information or guidance on decisions regarding any problems that may arise during work. Overall work operations are reviewed for status and progress, causes of delays, quality, and results achieved.

MAJOR DUTIES:

Leads a staff of 3 or more NA-04 and NA-06 cooks in the preparation of a variety of menu items. Receives instructions from the manager or supervisor on duty and passes assignments down to individual members of the group being led. Assures that there is enough work to keep all employees on duty busy. Checks work in progress and ensures that all procedures are followed and that deadlines are met. Reports work progress to the supervisor and obtains information to handle problems that arise during work. Demonstrates proper work methods to other employees and answers procedural questions that they may have.

Works collaboratively with other team members, setting the pace and performing non-supervisory work at the NA-06 level. Prepares a variety of foods and desserts according to menu requirements. Follows recipes to prepare menu items. Adjusts recipes for larger or smaller quantities as needed. Roasts a variety of meats. Grills, broils, steams, and deep fries food. Apportions foods for family-style servings as well as for plate service. Prepares vegetables and cold food platters. Makes a variety of salads and sandwiches. Prepares eggs, French toast, and pancakes. Follows health and safety precautions to ensure safe preparation and storage of food items. Monitors and maintains the appropriate temperature of all food items throughout preparation and service.

Bring prepared foods from the preparation area to the refrigerators or the serving area. Picks up items needed for menu preparation and rotates food inventories as necessary. Takes inventory to determine ordering requirements. Loads hot foods in carts. Sets up and serves food as required. Check food for appropriate preparation, temperature, and packaging.

Operates kitchen equipment designed to mix and cook food items. Ensures that all equipment is clean, properly maintained, and readily available to employees. Keeps working area clean in accordance with standard sanitation requirements. Maintains personal hygiene.

Performs other duties as assigned.

SKILL AND KNOWLEDGE:

Ability to direct the work activities of cooks during the assigned shift. Ability to plan, coordinate, and time daily assignments for completion at mealtime, and adjust recipes for the number of servings needed. Knowledge of food characteristics to judge freshness, color, consistency, taste, etc., and know when food is properly cooked. Ability to instruct lower-graded cooks on cooking procedures. Ability to operate and maintain kitchen equipment. Knowledge of safety and sanitary requirements.

RESPONSIBILITY:

Incumbent works under the direction of a supervisor who establishes daily work assignments and provides general instructions. The employee analyzes and corrects production problems independently and coordinates the cooking process for assigned food items. Within the framework of accepted methods, recipes, and established procedures, the employee makes decisions regarding recipe adjustments for the number of servings and the size of equipment to use. Incumbent decides when food items are done and, on occasion, recommends changes or adjustments in recipes for improvement of flavor, texture, and appearance. May work alone in cooking small quantities, such as later suppers for a few people, or in preparing breakfast, or in baking items. Work is subject to spot checks by a supervisor for compliance with instructions and emergency changes, established work methods, and accepted cooking practices, as well as for quality, flavor, appearance of prepared foods, and sanitary requirements, and the proper use of food service equipment.

PHYSICAL EFFORT:

Work involves continuous standing and walking, as well as frequent stooping, reaching, pushing, pulling, and bending. Must be able to lift or move objects up to 40 pounds unassisted and occasionally lift or move objects weighing over 40 pounds with the assistance of other workers or lifting devices.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Work is performed in kitchen areas, which are well-lit but are often hot and noisy. Employees are exposed to steam, fumes, odors from cooking, and extreme temperature changes when entering walk-in refrigerators or freezing units. Must stand on tile floor. Subject to burns, cuts, and slipping on wet floors.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• Direct Deposit and Social Security Card are required upon appointment
• Meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position
• All required background checks of AR215 -3, Chapter 2, paragraph 213: i. must be satisfactory completed and maintained to include the initiation/completion of Child and Youth National Agency Check with Inquiries (CNACI).
• One year probationary period may be required
• Applicants must be U.S. citizens, hold a valid U.S. passport, and be at least 18 years of age.
• A pre-employment physical is required
• Must be willing to work irregular work schedule (nights/weekends/holidays)
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• Satisfactory completion of a minimum of 4 hours initial food sanitation and safety training is required within 30 days of employment and a minimum of 4 hours refresher training annually.

How You Will Be Evaluated

Required Documents

How to Apply

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