Chef - Warrior Eatery

Summary

Support the Military's Quality of Life programs! The Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR) department of Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC) provides fitness, recreation, lodging and food and beverage programs for service members, their families, retired military and civilian employees. This position is assigned to the Non-Appropriated Fund (NAF) Food and Beverage; Fleet Readiness; Commander, Navy Installations command (CNIC); NBK Bangor - Warrior Eatery.

Duties

Supervise and coordinate activities of cooks and other facility personnel engaged in preparing, cooking and serving to ensure economical, efficient and profitable food service. Takes responsibility of making decisions as problems, if any, arise and establishes high standards for overall operation of the restaurant. Administers training for all food service workers, cooks and dish washers. Prepares work schedules and work assignments. Distributes workload among appropriate facility personnel. Evaluates work performance. Trains and provides on the job training to subordinates. Determines and maintains staffing levels, recommending, assists and at times, executing personnel actions such as hiring and termination. Controls work attendance and establishes leave schedules. Works closely with staff to maintain open lines of communication. Ensures that policies, procedures and internal controls are met. Assists in estimating consumption of and assists in placing orders for food and other operating supplies through purchasing agent. May contact vendors and compare prices and quality. Establishes stock levels. Maintains control to prevent pilferage, spoilage, waste, or misuse in food preparation and storage areas. Maintains inventories of food and kitchen operating supplies as required. Plans menus in consultation with Business Activity Site Manager and Regional Program Manager. Assures adherence to established menus, standardizes recipes and menus, and maintains quantity recipe file. Supervises, directs, assists and participates in preparation of cooking of food items. Prepare and cooks meats, soups, vegetables, and other foods. Regulates cooking temperatures, tests foods in cooking, seasons as appropriate, etc. Prepares or directs the preparation of complex salads and desserts. Decides size of food portions. Instructs employees on fine points of cooking and on improves food preparation and cooking methods; checks methods of food preparation cooking, and garnishing, and tastes and inspects food prepared by subordinates. Responsible for the quality of foods and variety of dishes. Assures that food preparations are economical and technically correct, and is responsible for making the food preparation a profitable operation. Inspects food returned to the kitchen to decide the extent of waste, using this information as a basis for modifying future menus or for cooking foods in a different manner. Plans ways to use leftovers. Oversees the day to day operations, to include: supervising and directing work, ensuring a safe and pleasurable environment for all patrons, ensuring the cleanliness and good repair of the facility, reporting any damages, mechanical or other breakage or malfunction, and reporting/correction of safety hazards. Ensures that training programs are established that will inform employees of the benefits of their employment and teach them to be thoroughly knowledgeable of their particular duties. Provides adequate supervision to see that those duties are carried out. Ensures equal opportunity employment practices. Assists in evaluations, monitors services and operations, operating costs, maintenance of facilities and equipment. Organizes, administers and supervises established policies and operational procedures. Solves problems showing sound judgment exercising diplomacy and tact in dealing with patrons. May represent the facility at various conferences, advisory group meetings, and committees with command representatives, commercial activities, and government organizations concerning present or future club operation or programs. Coordinates with the Business Activity Site, Catering Manager and facility personnel regarding catering events. Performs other related duties as assigned

Qualifications and evaluation

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. All resumes will be reviewed to determine if they meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement and will be rated based on the information provided in the resume to determine the level of knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) related to the job requirements. Using the qualifications of the position, a predetermined rating criterion of KSAs will be used for each resume. Best qualified applicants will be referred to the hiring manager. The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews.

Education

There is no minimum education requirement for this position.

How to apply

To be considered for this vacancy you must apply and complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date10/01/2026 to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application. To preview the Application Questionnaire, please click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/ It is your responsibility to ensure your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=ApplicantTo verify or check the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account. Once logged in, the Welcome screen lists your applications, your application status and the date it was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/statusDON is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, reprisal, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, or any other non-merit factor. The DON provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. Applicants with disabilities who believe they may require reasonable accommodation(s) should email their request to MILL_HQ_NAF_HR.FCT@navy.mil to ensure proper consideration is given.

Required documents

The following documents are required at the time of application: Résumé: Resume limited to 2 pages showing relevant experience (cover letter optional). For more guidance about the 2-page limit on resumes, visit here: Resume Requirements. Proof of education/training: if applicable, provide a copy of your awarded/conferred college transcript(s), if degree hasn't been conferred provide copy of HS Diploma, GED, or equivalent If claiming Department of Defense (DOD) Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) Business Based Action (BBA) priority consideration: provide a copy of the notice of separation If claiming Military Spouse Preference: provide a copy of the sponsor's Permanent Change of Station (PCS) orders and a marriage certificate at the time of application If claiming Veteran's Preference: provide a copy of your DD-214, Member-4 page and any supporting documentation (SF-15, V.A. disability letter, proof of service, etc.) If a current or former Federal Employee: provide a copy of your most recent Personnel Action Report (PAR) or SF-50 Starting May 7, 2025, non-affiliated individuals requesting access will need a REAL ID-compliant driver's license or another acceptable form of identification to access CNRNW Installations. This applies to everyone, including the following: but not all inclusive: Vendors Dependents aged 18 and older Service Providers Veterans with service-connected disabilities Contractors Visitors (includes visitors in same vehicle with CAC holder) Transportation services (taxi, limo, ride share) Agent, Assist, Aid, Care Giver Letters Au Pairs, Child Care Providers What are acceptable alternative forms of identification for base access? If you don't have a REAL ID-compliant driver's license, you can use one of the following: U.S. passport or passport card Military ID card (Common Access Card or CAC, DoD retired ID card) Permanent resident card (Green Card) Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) Enhanced Driver's License (EDL) Other forms of identification accepted by the Department of Homeland Security How can I obtain a REAL ID-compliant license? To obtain a REAL ID-compliant license, you'll need to visit your state's driver's license agency with the following documents: Proof of identity (e.g., birth certificate, passport) Proof of Social Security number (e.g., Social Security card) Two proofs of residency (e.g., utility bills, bank statements) NOTE: The specific requirements for Washington State are provided at the following website: https://realidwa.com/ .

Additional information

Selectee may be required to complete a one (1) year probationary period. Participation in Direct Deposit/Electronic Fund Transfer within the first 30 days of employment is required. We utilize E-Verify to confirm selectee's eligibility to work in the United States. This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies within 60 days of issuance of selection certificate. For positions requiring travel more than twice per year, selectee may be required to obtain and maintain in good standing a Government-issued Travel Card for official government travel purposes. Executive Order 12564 requires a Federal workplace free of illegal drugs. According to the Executive Order, all Federal employees are required to remain drug free throughout their employment. Commander, Navy Region Northwest Command is a Drug-Free Federal Workplace. The use of illegal drugs will not be tolerated, and use of or intoxication by illegal drugs will result in penalties up to and including removal from Federal Service.