Lead Culinary Specialist, Navy Catering Operations

Commander, Navy Installations Command; Fallon (NV); On-site; USD 24,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Commander, Navy Installations Command in Fallon, NV is seeking a skilled culinary supervisor to assist the Chef and manage a team across multiple catering facilities. You will plan, supervise, and coordinate food preparation for varied events, ensuring quality and efficiency.

The role involves training staff, supervising cooks, maintaining sanitation, and coordinating inventory and stock control under the Morale, Welfare and Recreation Department's Food and Beverage Division.

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating and supervising cooks and food service workers.
• Ability to prepare a full range of foods including meats, poultry, seafood, vegetables, soups, sauces, grilled items and desserts.
• Knowledge of proper sanitation and safety standards in food service.
• Ability to assist in selecting food service personnel.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and supervise cooks and food service workers to ensure economical and efficient operation.
• Oversee preparation of meats, poultry, seafood, vegetables, soups, sauces, grilled items and desserts.
• Instruct staff on cooking methods and ways to improve food preparation and service.
• Assist Supervisor in selecting and hiring food service personnel.
• Provide on-the-job training concerning food preparation, service and sanitation and safety.
• Manage kitchen in absence of Head Chef and resolve issues related to menus, waste, or delays.
• Establish stock levels and inspect received foodstuffs for quality and quantity.
• Maintain proper storage to prevent spoilage and pilferage.

Skills

Cooking

Supervision

Food safety

Job description

Commander, Navy Installations Command in Fallon, NV is seeking a skilled culinary supervisor to assist the Chef and manage a team across multiple catering facilities. You will plan, supervise, and coordinate food preparation for varied events, ensuring quality and efficiency.

The role involves training staff, supervising cooks, maintaining sanitation, and coordinating inventory and stock control under the Morale, Welfare and Recreation Department's Food and Beverage Division.