Food Services Specialist

Air Education and Training Command•Altus AFB, OK

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) position is assigned to Club Altus at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma. The Food Services Specialist leads kitchen operations in a small- to medium-sized kitchen, working as a chef in daily food preparation and overseeing meals and catered events. The role involves planning and managing food activities, developing menus and recipes, maintaining food quality and safety, and overseeing staff, inventory, costs, and related records.

Requirements

Progressively responsible experience in quantity cooking and preparing a variety of food items.
Experience in menu planning and quality and cost control of food preparation.
Experience with inventory and storage procedures for food supplies and equipment, and procurement of food supplies and equipment.
Experience supervising personnel.
Knowledge of dietetics, planning culinary activities, and portion control.
Complete a background investigation with favorable results.
Meet qualification, eligibility, and background requirements for the position.
Provide proof of claimed eligibility or preference, if applicable, by the application closing date.
U.S. citizens and non-U.S. nationals must meet the stated U.S. territory residency condition or provide the specified installation memorandum.
Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
Use direct deposit and satisfactorily complete an E-Verify employment verification check.
Satisfactorily meet pre-employment requirements before entering on duty.
Provide a REAL ID or an authorized combination of identity documents for installation access.

Responsibilities

Plan and manage food activities in a small- to medium-sized kitchen and perform as a working chef in day-to-day kitchen operations and meal preparation.
Instruct cooks in proper cooking and preparation techniques for a variety of foods and fine culinary cuisine.
Check food during and after preparation to ensure it meets quality standards; ensure food is nutritious, safe, appealing, and properly flavored.
Develop new and specialty food items, sauces, menus, and recipes to meet customer interests.
Plan menus for regular meals, fine dining, parties, and cyclic meal specials across food areas.
Maintain current menu cost cards and ensure use of standardized recipes.
Assess food-service financial data and recommend actions to maintain financial solvency.
Manage the security and accuracy of monthly food and supply inventories.
Conduct routine walkthrough inspections and take necessary actions to meet sanitation and environmental requirements.
Manage workforce activities, including recruitment, staffing, and training.
Prepare budgets and maintain payroll, records, food-cost information, and reports.
Perform other related duties as assigned.