Line Cook #26-080

US Naval Academy Business Services Division; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift differential

Sunday premium pay

OT pay (daily/weekly)

Holiday pay

Pay/Step increases

Job summary

The U.S. Naval Academy Hospitality Team in Annapolis, Maryland is seeking skilled Line Cooks for a 7-day operation. This NA-7404-05 full-time role supports food preparation, following standardized recipes, and maintaining cleanliness.

The position offers a set schedule with flexible scheduling, to cover day, evening, weekend and holiday shifts. Qualifications include line cook experience or similar culinary duties, knowledge of food service equipment, FIFO storage and ServSafe preferred;

Qualifications

• Experience in a culinary role with line cook duties preferred.
• Knowledge of food service equipment and safe handling practices.
• Experience with proper storage techniques like FIFO; ServSafe preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists cooks in their tasks.
• Obtains necessary products and small equipment items for food preparation.
• Follows standard recipes and uses correct measuring devices.
• Operates food production and serving equipment per manufacturers’ instructions.
• Maintains safe, sanitary food handling practices and personal hygiene.
• Returns soiled utensils to proper areas and keeps work station clean.
• Maintains accurate records of food supplies and temperatures.
• Assists in plating and in order of stock and deliveries.
• Performs other tasks as assigned.

Skills

Line cook experience

Food service equipment

FIFO storage

ServSafe certification

Job description

POSITION DETAILS

Line Cook – NA-7404-05
Full Time (35-40 hours weekly, Benefited)
$22.25/Hour
Positions Available: 1-2
Benefits include: Medical, Dental, Life, and Long-Term Disability Insurance; Health Savings Account (HSA); Flexible Spending Account (FSA); Automatic Retirement Enrollment, 401(k), Roth 401(k), and 401(k) Loan options; and Paid Vacation and Sick Leave Accrual. Perks: Possible Shift Differential Pay, Sunday Premium Pay, Daily or Weekly OT, Holiday Pay, Pay/Step Increases

Exciting Career Opportunities with the Naval Academy Hospitality Team are waiting for you. This is an exceptional time to join the Naval Academy Hospitality team as we continue to expand and elevate our services. We are seeking skilled and dedicated culinarians to become part of our growing organization. Join us as we embark on this journey of growth and innovation. Be part of a team that values culinary excellence and offers opportunities to contribute to a dynamic and thriving hospitality operation. We are seeking skilled and dedicated Line Cooks with open availability, to include Day, Evening, Weekend, and Holiday shifts to support a 7 day a week operation. The position has a set schedule, with flexible scheduling available.

In order to meet the basic requirement of the Line Cook position, NA-7404-05, you must meet the following:

Experience performing the culinary duties that have given you the ability to perform the duties of this position, which may include, but are not limited to food preparation, following standardized recipes, cleaning workstation and kitchen equipment, inspecting goods for freshness and stock rotation, plating food, etc.

JOB SUMMARY

The Line Cook position is located in the U. S. Naval Academy's Non-Appropriated Fund Instrumentality (NAFI), Naval Academy Business Services Division (NABSD) Retail Dining and Hospitality, Annapolis, Maryland. NAFI is an entity that generates its own funds through its operations, and is not funded by Congress.
This position assists in the preparation of food products, obtains necessary ingredients and cleans food-preparation equipment, utensils, and work areas.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists cooks in their tasks
• Obtains necessary products and small equipment items required for food preparation
• Carefully follows standard recipes and uses correct measuring devices while preparing all assigned items
• Follows manufacturers’ instructions when operating food production and serving equipment
• Consistently uses safe and sanitary food handling practices, including those related to personal hygiene
• Returns soiled food preparation utensils and other small wares to the proper areas
• Maintains a clean work station, including equipment used for food preparation tasks
• Collects food and beverage products and small wares required for item preparation
• Assists in plating food items for service
• Handles leftover food items as instructed by the sous chef
• Cleans banquet preparation equipment, serving equipment, and assigned work station areas
• Maintain accurate records of food supplies, and freezer / fridge temperatures
• Ensure stock rotation. Assist in the ordering of stocks and checking of deliveries, spending and check and value stocks as required
• Performs other appropriate tasks assigned.
• Work requires continual standing and walking, and frequent stooping, reaching, pushing and pulling, and bending. Frequently lifts or moves objects weighing up to 40 lbs. unassisted, and occasionally lifts or moves objects weighing over 40 lbs. with the assistance of lifting devices or other workers.

YOU WILL BE RATED ON THE FOLLOWING KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (KSAs) FOR THIS POSITION:

1. Experience in a culinary role. Line cook experience is preferred.
2. Knowledge of and experience using food service equipment.
3. Experience with proper storage techniques like “FIFO”. ServSafe certification is preferred.
4. Ability to follow kitchen procedures and standardized recipes.
5. Experience as a short order, banquet cook, and/or prep cook.

QUALIFICATIONS & CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Applicants who meet the qualification requirements will be further evaluated to determine the extent to which their education, related experience, training, awards, and supervisory appraisal demonstrate they possess the desired knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs).

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance – requires 18 years of age
• Males born after December 31, 1959 must be registered for Selective Service
• Verification of employment eligibility in the United States is required - We are an E-Verify participant
• Probationary period: Full Time employees serve a one-year probationary period
• Must be able to understand and communicate in English
• Must complete an Occupational Health screening for this position
• Participation in Direct Deposit
• Must maintain the privacy of official work information and data, and demonstrate the highest level of ethical conduct.