LCV NORTHCOM: Sous Chef

KBR, Inc; Kentucky; On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a dedicated Sous Chef to join their team for a temporary role in Fort Knox, Kentucky. This position requires a commitment of at least 70 hours per week, where you will oversee military kitchen operations and ensure the highest standards of food quality and safety. Your leadership will guide the culinary team, and your creativity will shine as you devise innovative dishes. With a focus on compliance with health regulations and quality assurance, this role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to military dining services while enjoying competitive lifestyle benefits. If you're passionate about culinary arts and ready to take on new challenges, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

401K plan with company match

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Flexible work schedule

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years experience in military dining facilities.
• ServSafe certification and knowledge of military regulations required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee military kitchen operations, ensuring quality and efficiency.
• Lead and train kitchen staff while maintaining inventory levels.

Skills

Culinary Arts

Leadership Skills

Food Safety Standards

Quality Control

Organizational Skills

Education

ServSafe Certification

3+ Years Cook Experience

Job description

As part of the LOGCAP NORTHCOM scope, KBR provides rapid response support to scheduled and unscheduled U.S. Army training exercises. KBR’s LOGCAP team successfully completed another year of support to Warfighter operations by providing typical LOGCAP services at two locations.

Job Summary:

KBR is seeking a Sous Chef for a temporary position from May 25th to August 2024 based in Fort Knox, Kentucky. You'll be expected to commit to a minimum of 70 hours per week, demonstrating your dedication and passion for the culinary arts.

Roles and Responsibilities:

As a Sous Chef, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing military kitchen operations, including food preparation, quality control and maintaining inventory levels. In this role, you will lead by example, providing guidance and direction to kitchen staff while ensuring the highest standards of quality and efficiency are met. Your responsibilities may extend to employee scheduling and training, requiring strong organizational and leadership skills. Drawing upon your extensive experience and culinary expertise, you will devise innovative culinary creations, showcasing your creativity and flair in the kitchen. Your ability to adapt to diverse challenges and your autonomy in decision-making will be essential as you plan and accomplish culinary goals.

Basic Qualifications (Required Education, Experience, Skills, and Certifications)

• Must have minimum of three years documented recent cook experience in a military dining facility
• Provide leadership and direction to food service staff, and Warehouse personnel in order to plan, organize, and manage all aspects of food service in a military dining facility
• Ensure and promote compliance with client and company health and safety regulations.
• Experience in implementing and maintaining Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QAQC) processes to ensure adherence to food safety standards and quality control measures.
• Ability to evaluate and provide on-the-spot corrections for Food Service staff. Implementation of training programs for staff development.
• Thorough knowledge of Military regulations (Tri-Service Food Code/TB Med 530) and policies.
• Possession of ServSafe certification.
• Oversight of special functions and events.
• Ability to pass a Military Background Check for access to military installations.
• Authorization to work in the U.S.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to obtain and maintain food service medical clearance.
• Familiarity with AR 30-22, DA PAM 30-22, TM 4-41.11, and TM 4-41.12.

KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.

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