MWR Sous Chef

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

• Hiring Agency: Commander, Navy Installations Command

This position is located in the Food and Beverage Division of the Morale, Welfare and Recreation Department in the Navy Region Southwest. The purpose of this position is to assist the Chef of a large catering or multiple facilities in the planning, supervising and coordinating the food preparation, which require a number of items to be prepare and cooked simultaneously for varied scheduled events.

Key Responsibilities

Assists Supervisor with coordinating and supervising the activities of cooks and food service workers engaged in preparing and cooking food to ensure economical and efficient food service operation. Oversees and participates in the preparation of a full range of foodstuffs which includes meats, poultry, seafood, vegetables, soups, sauces, grilled items and desserts. Regulates cooking temperatures, test foods for proper texture, flavor, and seasoning as appropriate.

Prepare special dishes and cooks food that requires skillful preparation, such as special dishes and sauces. Instruct food service employees on points of cooking and on ways to improve food preparation, service, and cooking methods. Check methods of food preparation, garnishing, and inspect foods prepared by subordinates. Assists Supervisor in selecting and hiring food service personnel.

Provides on-the-job training concerning food preparation, service and proper sanitation and safety standards. Assumes responsibility for kitchen in absence of Head Chef. Attempts to resolve problems, such as substituting items on menus, reducing excess waste and spoilage. Notifies supervisor, or Facility Manage of delays. Establishes stock levels. Receives and checks foodstuffs and supplies for quality and quantity. Assures proper receipt and storage of stock.

Ensures proper storage to prevent pilferage, spoilage, waste or misuse in food preparation and storage areas. Maintains inventories of food products and kitchen operating supplies. Participates in all inventories as required.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Commander, Navy Installations Command, Department of the Navy.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $21.4 – $21.4/hr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-02.

What is the work schedule?

This is a 0-40 hours per week position.

Who is eligible to apply?

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

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