BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: Independently prepares 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. Tests and evaluates new food products. May coordinate the work of lower graded employees engaged in a variety of standard cooking operations. Works under direction of supervisor who establishes daily work assignments and who provides general instruction either orally or in writing. Performs other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: 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. Skill to overcome practical production problems; evaluate final food products, and initiate corrective action. Ability to expand and modify recipes and to develop standardized recipes for quantity cooking. Work involves frequent lifting or moving of objects weighing up to 30 lbs.; constant standing and walking; and occasional lifting of over 50 lbs. Completion of a background check is a requirement of this position.

How to Apply: Submit an MWR application or resume to the MWR Department, NAF Human Resources Office,
1 University Circle, Building HE-220, Room 55-C, Monterey, CA 93943 or fax to (831) 656-3677. Resumes and applications may also be submitted to nkdevine@nps.edu. For more information call (831) 656-3472.

PARTICIPATION IN DIRECT DEPOSIT UPON EMPLOYMENT IS REQUIRED.

The Department of Navy is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation or any other non-merit factors. 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 number above. The decision on granting reasonable accommodations will be on a case-by-case basis.

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