Supervisory Junior Sous Chef

Duties

• Ensure consistent and smooth running of food production
• Ensure that working areas are always kept clean
• Assist other kitchen staff and give appropriate support and guidance as needed
• Oversees performance of kitchen staff to ensure proper activity
• Perform other administrative tasks as will be communicated by culinary management
• Ensure that required standards are adhered to in the production and preparation of food - in quality, quantity, and safety
• Work towards exceeding customer's expectation by encouraging and promoting high level of service
• Promote good team spirit regularly
• Ensure all dishes are prepared according to specification and served at the correct quality, portion size, and temperature
• Ensure that the kitchen staff work harmoniously to ensure timely production of quality foods
• Resolve possible disputes within the kitchen and report any unresolved
• Must be able to exert physical effort in transporting of supplies, restaurant equipment, furniture, plates and flatware. Endure various physical movements throughout the work areas, ability to stand stationary for long periods of time, able to reach up and down to lift, pull, push a minimum of 35 pounds.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a 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 - We are an E-Verify participant
• Probationary period: Full Time employees serve a one-year probationary period. This position will also serve a concurrent one-year supervisory probationary period.
• U.S. Citizenship is required for Tier 3 Positions
• Must be able to understand and communicate in English
• Participation in Direct Deposit
• Must maintain the privacy of official work information and data, and demonstrate the highest level of ethical conduct.

Qualifications

In order to meet the basic requirement of the Supervisory Jr Sous Chef position, NF-1101-03, you must meet one of the following:
(a) One (1) year of specialized experience in a culinary role. Specialized experience includes: use of more advanced culinary techniques; preparing complete meals with several dishes for special diets; culinary supervision. OR
(b) One (1) full year of graduate level education.

YOU WILL BE RATED ON THE FOLLOWING KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (KSAs) FOR THIS POSITION:

Culinary Experience in a restaurant, catering, country club or hospitality industry.

Ability to multi-task and function in a fast-paced environment with time constraints.

Strong verbal and written communication skills.

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.

Experience leading, supervising or managing a team.

Additional information

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.