Supervisory Chef NF-03

Defense Logistics Agency • Richmond, VA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is located at the Defense Logistics Agency in Richmond, Virginia. The Supervisory Chef plans and manages the daily operation of a food service program in which sit-down restaurant dining and catering are a regular and substantial part of the operation. The role develops daily, catering, and specialty menus; forecasts tools, equipment, food items, and other supplies; and prepares or oversees preparation of menu items using standard to moderately complex and innovative cooking methods. The chef balances nutritional values, ensures overall food-service quality, and conducts inspections and evaluations for safety, food storage, kitchen sanitation, and operational efficiency.

The position develops the operating budget and identifies labor, equipment, and supply costs. It controls pricing, ordering and handling of food and supplies, and production methods and techniques. The chef directs subordinates through all phases of service delivery and performs supervisory duties including performance management, training and development, employee recognition, and conflict resolution.

The employee must obtain and maintain an ANSI-accredited Food Protection Manager Certification within the first six months of employment. A one-year probationary period may be required. A Tier 1 background investigation may be required for a Common Access Card used for physical access to federally controlled facilities. Applicants must live within a 50-mile radius of DLA Richmond, subject to the stated preference exceptions. Incentives and bonuses will not be paid.

Requirements

• Culinary work experience in sit-down restaurant or catering operations that provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to manage and supervise a food service program of the type described.
• Obtain a Food Protection Manager Certification within the first six months of employment and maintain it; certification must be acquired through an ANSI-accredited agency.
• Meet qualification, eligibility, and background requirements.
• Complete employment verification (E-Verify) and required pre-employment checks.
• Provide direct deposit information and a Social Security card.
• Submit a resume of no more than two pages that clearly demonstrates relevant experience, skills, knowledge, and abilities.
• Be within the 50-mile local area of consideration around DLA Richmond, except for the stated eligible military-spouse and involuntarily separated military preference candidates.

Nice To Haves

• Possess and maintain an accredited culinary certification or degree.
• Have at least three years of experience as a Sous Chef or higher.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage the day-to-day operation of a food service program featuring sit-down restaurant dining and catering.
• Develop daily, catering, and specialty menus.
• Forecast required tools, equipment, food items, and other supplies.
• Prepare or oversee preparation of menu items using standard to moderately complex and innovative cooking methods.
• Balance nutritional values of menus and ensure the quality of the total food service program.
• Conduct regular inspections and evaluations to ensure safety, proper food storage, kitchen sanitation, and operational efficiency.
• Develop the operating budget and identify labor, equipment, and supply cost elements.
• Control pricing; food and supply ordering, storage, and issue; and food production methods and techniques.
• Direct subordinates in all phases of service delivery.
• Provide supervisory functions including performance management, training and development, employee recognition, and conflict resolution.

Benefits

• Regular full-time and part-time employees are eligible for health and life insurance.
• Regular full-time and part-time employees may participate in 401(k) and retirement plans.
• Regular full-time and part-time employees receive paid personal time off and federal holidays.
• NAF flexible employees may participate in the NAF 401(k) plan; some may also be eligible for health insurance.
• Professional development opportunities may include training, education, and certification programs.
• Employees may have access to on-base facilities, including fitness centers and libraries.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed