Food Preparation Team Leader

Position Overview

Join the 92 Force Support Squadron at Alder House, Fairchild AFB, WA as a Food Preparation Team Leader. This dynamic role involves providing day-to-day guidance to employees, managing work assignments, and ensuring efficient meal preparation. This is a flexible position with hours ranging from 0 to 40 per week based on the facility's needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Guide and assist staff with work assignments, relay supervisor instructions, and set work pace.
• Perform diverse cooking tasks including roasting, broiling, baking, frying, boiling, steaming, and stewing meats and produce.
• Prepare soups, stocks, gravies, sauces, and puddings from scratch.
• Plan cooking timelines for coordinated meal preparation.
• Maintain safety, security, and cleanliness in the kitchen environment.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to lead a culinary team in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in food preparation principles and meal planning processes.
• Capability to perform yield testing and adjust recipes as needed.
• Knowledge of food storage and inventory procedures.
• Physical ability to lift up to 40 pounds regularly and occasionally over 40 pounds.

Conditions of Employment

• Successful completion of a background investigation.
• Favorable outcomes from a pre-employment physical exam.
• A current Food Handlers Certificate.
• Flexible working schedule, including potential nights, weekends, and holidays.

Benefits

This position is part of a robust program offering comprehensive benefits that support morale, welfare, and recreation for the Air Force and Space Force.

Application Process

If interested in this role, please apply by submitting your resume and relevant documents through the online application process by January 24, 2025. Ensure all claimed eligibility and qualifications are clearly reflected in your application materials.