Food Services Specialist

Pacific Air Forces•Eielson AFB, AK

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) and will be assigned to the Yukon Club. The Yukon Club is a wonderful addition to Eielson AFB. Offering catering services, Bonfire Grille & Restaurant, Midnight Sun Mocha Coffee Shop and Yukon Club Bar. Come help plan and organize private parties, squadron functions and special membership affairs at the Yukon Club Bar. APPLICATIONS WILL BE PULLED FRIDAYS AT 8:00AM UNTIL POSITION IS FILLED.

Requirements

Must meet state and legal age requirement for working with and/or serving alcoholic beverages.
Progressively responsible experience in quantity cooking, preparation of a variety of food items, menu planning, quality and cost control of food preparation, inventory and storage procedures for food supplies and equipment, and procurement of food supplies and equipment.
The experience must include supervising personnel.
Knowledge of dietetics, planning culinary activities, and portion control.
Must be able to provide a REAL ID or present a combination of source identity documents authorized to facilitate access to the installation.

Nice To Haves

Commitment to improving the efficiency of the Federal government.
Passion for the ideals of our American republic.
Commitment to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Responsibilities

Planning and managing of all food activities.
Performing as a working chef in the day-to-day operation of the kitchen and all aspects of meal preparation.
Instructing cooks on proper techniques and methods of cooking and preparing a variety of food items.
Checking food during and after preparation for conformance with high standards of quality.
Ensuring that all kitchens provide nutritious, safe, eye-appealing, properly flavored food.
Initiating the preparation and development of new and unusual food items, specialty foods, and sauces.
Creating and planning new culinary menu items and recipes to support the interest of customers.
Planning all menus for regular meals, fine dining and parties.
Formulating cyclic meal specials and menus for use in all food areas to ensure customer satisfaction.
Ensuring current menu cost cards on all menu food items and the utilization of standardized recipes.
Assessing food service related financial data and recommending actions to maintain financial solvency.
Responsible for the security and accuracy of monthly inventories of supplies and foods.
Completing routine walk through inspections taking any necessary actions and meeting all objectives for sanitation and environment requirements.
Responsible for work force management, recruitment, and staff training.
Preparation of budgets, maintenance of payroll records, food costs, and reports.
Performing other related duties as assigned.