This position is located at Picatinny Arsenal, New Jersey. Incentives and Bonuses Incentives will not be paid.
Resumes must be two pages (or less). Resumes should clearly demonstrate the applicant's relevant experience, skills, knowledge and abilities as they pertain to this position. A qualified candidate must possess the following: Skill to plan, coordinates, and time the sequences of steps needed to have menu items ready for serving at mealtime without overcooking or waste. Knowledge of related procedures to work in large quantities. Incumbent also applies skills necessary to overcome practical production problems, evaluate final food products, and initiate corrective action when an item does not meet established quality standards. Skilled in the use of bakery tools and equipment, including powered machines. Knowledge of the characteristic of various raw and cooked foods in order to determine when raw materials are fresh and to judge the final product by its color, consistency, temperature, odor and taste. Broad knowledge of sanitation regulations and proper food protection procedures. In addition to the above qualifications, candidates who possess the following qualifications will be considered "Highly Preferred" or "Best Qualified": 3 plus months of cooking experience for catering operations cooking for over 200 guest. Experience must be reflected on Resume to receive credit.
Uses a full range of quantity cooking and baking procedures from the common or frequently used to the new or complex recipes.
Prepares a variety of meats, poultry, seafood, vegetables, sauces, gravies, and baked goods (including cakes, cookies, pies, buns, biscuits and rolls) by following standardized recipes at different levels of difficulty.
Makes substitutions and adjustments in food preparation procedures and seasonings to make food more attractive and to improve taste.
Directs and provides technical guidance, as required, to lower graded personnel.
Performs other duties as assigned.