CHEF - MCGUIRE

Air Mobility Command

New Hanover Township (NJ)

On-site

USD 32,000 - 45,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Air Mobility Command at McGuire AFB, New Jersey, seeks a skilled chef to oversee all food activities in the on-base community center kitchen. You will cook, train staff, and ensure high-quality, nutritious meals for regular service and special events.

You will manage menus, cost cards, inventories, sanitation, and staff scheduling, while driving new culinary creations and maintaining financial solvency. Suitable candidates have proven leadership in large-scale food service and a focus on safety

Qualifications

Experience in planning and managing large-scale food service operations.
Ability to lead and train kitchen staff.
Knowledge of menu planning and cost control.

Responsibilities

Plan and manage all food activities and kitchen operations.
Instruct cooks on techniques and methods of cooking for fine culinary cuisine.
Ensure nutrition, safety, eye-appealing and properly flavored meals.
Develop new menu items and recipes to meet customer interests.
Maintain menu cost cards, recipes, inventories and sanitation standards.

Job description

Schedule: This is a Regular Position (can work 35-40 hrs per week)

About the position: This position is Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) and will be assigned to Tommy B's Community Center, McGuire AFB, New Jersey.

Key Responsibilities

Responsible for the planning and managing of all food activities. Performs as a working chef in the day-to-day operation of the kitchen and all aspects of meal preparation. Instructs cooks on proper techniques and methods of cooking and preparing a variety of food items in the art of fine culinary cuisine. Checks food during and after preparation for conformance with high standard of quality.

Ensures that all kitchens provide nutritious, safe, eye-appealing, properly flavored food. Initiates the preparation and development of new and unusual food items, specialty foods and sauces. Creates and plans new culinary menu items and recipes to support the interest of customers. Plans all menus for regular meals, fine dining and parties. Formulates cyclic meal specials and menus for use in all food areas to ensure customer satisfaction.

Ensures current menu cost cards on all menu food items and the utilization of standardized recipes. Assesses food service related financial data and recommends actions to maintain financial solvency. Responsible for the security and accuracy of monthly inventories of supplies and foods. Complete routine walk-through inspections, taking any necessary actions; meets all objectives for sanitation and environment requirements.

Responsible for work force management, recruitment and staff training. Other duties include preparation of budgets, maintenance of payroll records, food costs and reports. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements & Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. This position does not allow for education substitution. FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program.

It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Air Mobility Command, Department of the Air Force.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $28 – $28/hr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-30.

What is the work schedule?

This is a This is a Regular Position (can work 35-40 hrs per week) position.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.