Head Chef - Military Dining & Menu Innovation

Air Mobility Command; New Hanover Township (NJ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

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

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