Supervisory Chef

Summary

This position is located at the West Point Golf Course.

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This job is open to

Clarification from the agency

U.S. Citizens and Non-U.S. Nationals who have resided in the U.S. or U.S. Territory for three (3) or more continuous years immediately preceding the start of Federal affiliation.

Duties

Plans and manages the day-to-day operation of a food service program where sit-down restaurant dining and catering are a regular, substantial basis of the total food operation.

Develops daily, catering and specialty menus and provides forecasts for required tools, equipment, food items, and other supplies.

Prepares and/or oversees the preparation of menu items which involve standard to moderately complex and innovative cooking methods.

Develops operating budget and identifies labor, equipment, and supply cost elements. Conducts regular inspections and evaluations to ensure safety, proper food storage, kitchen sanitation and overall efficiency of operations.

Directs subordinates in all phases of service delivery and provides a full range of supervisory functions to include performance management, training and development, employee recognition and conflict resolution.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

Direct Deposit and Social Security Card is required.

Meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position.

A one year probationary period may be required.

Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) check.

A medical examination is required as this position involves frequent lifting and carrying of objects weighing up to 40 pounds.

Ability to obtain (within first 6 months of employment) and maintain a Food Protection Manager Certification acquired through an American National Standards Institute (ANSI) accredited agency is required. (ex: ServSafe Food Protection Manager Cert).

This position is dual compensation exempt; All GS and NAF employees holding FLEX positions are eligible to apply for this position.

Work hours may involve weekday, weekend, holiday and night duty.

Qualifications

1. Three (3) years of culinary work experience in sit-down restaurant or catering operations which provided the knowledge, skills and abilities needed to manage and supervise a food service program as described above.

OR

2. Successful completion of an accredited culinary program (minimum of two years).

The experience must be reflected on your resume to be considered eligible for this position OR the education/certification must be reflected on your resume and your degree/transcript/certification uploaded at the time of application to be considered eligible for this position.

Highly Preferred Criteria:

1. Two (2) years experience working as a Sous Chef/Manager.

AND

2. Minimum of five (5) years of professional work experience in a commercial kitchen.

The experience listed above must be reflected on your resume to be considered a highly preferred candidate for this position.

Applicants meeting the Highly Preferred criteria will be referred first to the Selecting Official. All other applicants will be referred for consideration if the certificate (referral list) is returned with no selection.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

Area of Consideration:

The Area of Consideration for this vacancy announcement is for US Citizens and Non-Citizens Worldwide. (Military Spouse Preference (MSP) and Involuntarily Separated Military Preference (ISMP) eligible candidates are included in the area of consideration.)

Manual Applications:

If applying manually, all completed manual application forms (along with resume and other supporting documentation) must be delivered to the West Point NAF Civilian Personnel Advisory Center (CPAC) located at:

681 Roger Road Room G-10 West Point, New York 10996

Monday thru Friday (not open on Federal Holidays) between the hours of 8:30a.m. and 3:00p.m. and NO LATER THAN 3:00p.m. on the closing date of the announcement. **Please note, that West Point has a restricted access policy and any person who chooses to personally deliver an application to the CPAC should bring along at least one photo identification and report to the West Point Visitor Center at least 30 minutes prior to attempting to visit the CPAC**

NOTE: Applications will not be reviewed for completeness and any incomplete applications will result in an ineligible rating.

Neglecting to respond to the job related questions will result in an ineligible rating.

PCS Costs

Payment Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs are not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government's interest. Pay-Band (NF or CY) Allowances and Differentials

This is a pay-banded position.

Sunday premium pay may be authorized by the Garrison Commander. If authorized, only regular (full-time, part-time, limited tenure and seasonal) employees may be paid Sunday premium pay. When authorized, Sunday premium will be paid at the rate of 25% of the basic rate for all hours of non-overtime, when any part of the scheduled tour of duty is performed on Sunday (to a maximum of 8 hours per Sunday). Sunday premium will be paid at the rate of 25% of the basic rate for all hours of non-overtime, when any part of the scheduled tour of duty is performed on Sunday (to a maximum of 8 hours per Sunday).

Night differential may be authorized by the Garrison Commander. When authorized, night differential will be paid at the rate of 10% basic rate for hours of non-overtime work performed between 1800-0600. Incentives and Bonuses

Incentives may be authorized if it is determined to be in the best interest of the government.

Non-Foreign Overseas Allowances

Non-foreign overseas allowances, cost of living (COLA), and differentials will not be paid, contingent upon eligibility. Please check out our Applicant Information Kit:

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Additional referrals may be made from this vacancy announcement for up to 90 days after the closing date.

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Applicants can claim the following eligibilities:

NAF Preference - Involuntarily Separated From the Military

NAF Preference - Spouse Employment Preference (SEP)

NAF Priority Consideration - Business Based Action

NAF Priority Consideration - Current Appropriated Funds Employee CNE (APF)

NAF Priority Consideration - Current/Former NAF Employee (CNE/FNE)

NAF Priority Consideration - Outside Applicant Veteran (OAV)

NAF Priority Consideration - Parent of a Veteran (OAV)

NAF Priority Consideration - Spouse/Widow(er) of a Veteran (OAV)

Required Documents

The following documents must be submitted with your application:

Resume

The below items are accepted and may be needed to support a qualification and/or a claimed priority/preference:

Cover Letter

DD-214/ Statement of Service

Marriage Certificate

PCS Orders

Resume

Separation Notice (RIF)

SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action

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