Corporate Chef, Nf-04/Rft, Camp Butler, Okinawa, Japan

What you would do

• Lead menu development, recipe standardization, and culinary innovation for all MCCS Okinawa operations.
• Oversee cost cards and recipe records to keep food costs under control.
• Mentor and train Executive Chefs, kitchen foremen, and cooks.
• Work with supply and procurement staff to source ingredients and compare vendor prices.
• Lead culinary planning and food production for large events like the Marine Corps Birthday Ball.

Do you qualify for NF-4?

With experience: You need a minimum of ten years of progressively responsible culinary management experience. At least five of those years must be as an Executive Chef or multi-venue culinary leader in a high-volume or resort-style food service setting. The announcement does not name a grade level for this experience.

With education: Relevant education can be used as a substitute for experience. The announcement does not list a required degree or number of course hours. Education must come from a school accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Licenses and certifications you need:

• ServSafe certification required, or must be obtained within six months of hire.
• American Culinary Federation (ACF) Certified Executive Chef (CEC) designation preferred, or must be obtained within one year of appointment.

How to apply well

What to send:

• Resume of no more than 2 pages. Longer resumes will not be considered.
• Education or certification certificates, if applicable.
• DD-214 Member Copy if you have prior military service.
• Written request and ID card stamped TA in red, if you are an involuntarily separated service member or eligible family member applying through the Transition Assistance Program.
• Copy of sponsor's orders if you are a military or DoD civilian spouse.

How you will be rated: Your application, resume, and supporting documents are checked against the minimum qualifications. The selecting official then chooses the best qualified applicant. Missing required information may result in an ineligible rating or a lower overall rating.

Tips for this job:

• Keep your resume to 2 pages or fewer, or it will not be referred.
• Submit online through the MCCS Careers website by 11:59 PM EST on the closing date. Emailed or mailed resumes will not be considered.
• Show at least ten years of culinary management and at least five years as an Executive Chef or multi-venue leader on your resume.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time. Management may change selected employees to part-time or full-time without further competition.

Incentives and relocation: Relocation expenses may be reimbursed according to agency policy.

Conditions of employment:

• Criminal record check and/or investigative consumer report may be done.
• National Agency Check and Inquiries (NACI) must be completed successfully before employment is final.
• Direct deposit of total net pay is mandatory.
• Social Security card must be presented during the application process.
• Drug-free workplace; illegal drug use is not allowed on or off duty.
• Military and DoD civilian spouses must provide a copy of the sponsor's orders during the application process.

Job details

Salary

$35.00 – $40.00 per hour

Pay scale and grade

NF-4 · Nonappropriated fund

Location

Camp Foster, Japan

Appointment

Permanent

Work schedule

Full-time

Service

Competitive

Openings

1

Security clearance

Not Required

Travel

25% or less

Drug test

Not required

Supervisory

Yes

Occupation

General Business And Industry (1101)

Announcement

79374