Sous Chef Job in Naval Academy, MD

Vacancy No. 25-053 Department Commander, Navy Installations
Salary $25.00 to $28.00 Grade 3 to 3
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 10/7/2025 Close Date 10/27/2025
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
Naval Academy, MD


Summary

This position is located in the U.S. Naval Academy's Business Services Division (NABSD), Naval Academy Club, at the U.S Naval Academy, Annapolis, MD. The incumbent will function in the position of preparing food items required for all banquet events, including breakfast, luncheons, dinners, and special parties.

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

- Obtains necessary products and small equipment items required for food preparation.
- Operates food production equipment according to manufacturers' instructions.
- Prepares food in accordance with standard club and banquet recipes.
- Prepares meats, seafood, vegetables and other items required for line and special function purposes.
- Prepares all sauces, stocks and soups.
- Assists with preparation of other food products on serving line as needed.
- Assists cooks in their tasks.
- Sets-up plating line for banquets and assists with plating duties.
- Carves food on buffet line.
- Sets up, maintains, and breaks down work station.
- Maintains items on steam table; checks par levels of the same.
- Consistently uses safe and sanitary food handling practices, including those related to personal hygiene.
- Maintains security and safety in work areas.
- Adheres to state and local health and safety regulations.
- Serves items in accordance with established portion and presentation standards.
- Maintains a clean work station, including equipment used for food preparation and serving tasks.
- Covers, dates and properly stores all leftover products that are re-usable.
- Returns soiled food preparation utensils and small wares to the proper areas.
- Keeps walk-ins clean and organized.
- Ensures that the storage room is neat and that all products are stored properly.
- Ensures that all food products are used on a timely basis.
- Notifies executive chef in advance of expected shortages.
- Acts as supervisor of kitchen personnel in absence of executive chef.
- Attends staff meetings.
- Performs other appropriate tasks as assigned by the Executive chef.
- Work involves frequent lifting or moving of objects weighing up to 30 lbs.; constant standing and walking; and occasional lifting of over 50 lbs.

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.
  • U.S. Citizenship is required for Tier 3 Positions
  • Must be able to understand and communicate in English

Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES (KSAs) requirements for this position are as follows:
** Your application must include narratives for each KSA, using specific examples to demonstrate your qualifications and experience.
1. Incumbent must have completed five years of education beyond high school; or have four years of equivalent culinary experience in a restaurant, catering or hospitality industry; or 1 year equivalent to a GS-5/NF3 level. Education in Culinary Arts or related focus preferred.
2. Incumbent must have experience in leading junior kitchen personnel.
3. Demonstrated 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.
4. Incumbent must have the ability to analyze and correct production problems independently and coordinate the cooking process for food items assigned to them.
5. Demonstrated proficiency in executing standardized recipes and procedures. Experience with recipe and menu development is preferred.

Education

Incumbent must have completed five years of education beyond high school; or have four years of equivalent culinary experience in a restaurant, catering or hospitality industry; or 1 year equivalent to a GS-5/NF3 level. Education in Culinary Arts or related focus preferred.

Additional information

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.

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.

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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 (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)) above.

All applications and supporting documents will be reviewed to determine if they meet the hiring eligibility and KSA requirements listed in the announcement, and will be rated based on the information provided. Best qualified applicants will be referred to the hiring manager.

Required Documents

The below items are accepted and may be needed to support a claimed preference.

  • Resume, Cover Letter
  • Transcript and/or Diploma ~ Required for some positions
  • If Claiming Veterans Preference ~ DD-214 page 4
  • If Claiming Spousal Preference ~ Proof of Marriage and PCS Orders
  • If Claiming ICTAP Eligibility ~ Reduction in Force (RIF) notice and SF50 or equivalent)
  • Current or Former Federal Employee ~ SF50 or equivalent

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 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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