(AFG-KANDAHAR) Chef

Job Summary

The Chef ensures the overall food service operation of assigned dining facility for the company is maintained in a regular and consistent manner so that food quality standards are met.

Principal Accountabilities

(Typical duties include the following, although specific duties vary by assignment or contract.)

• Meet or exceed industry and food safety standards for preparation, storage, and serving of food


• Lead subordinates successfully into productive working methods by setting an example with professional and disciplined habits


• Create, prepare, and cook foods of all types, as well as direct the preparation, seasoning and cooking of other foods by assigned staff


• Monitor food production and service to assure that planned menus are followed and substitutions comply with meal requirements


• Accurately complete daily, weekly, and monthly check lists; maintain full production, waste, and other applicable records on all meals


• Provide two-way line of communication with all Food Service staff members


• Responsible for menu planning that conforms to client requirements, providing nutritional and appetizing food, and overseeing publication and distribution of menus


• Provide regular training sessions for all food service employees in areas of food production, sanitation, TB Med 530 and FDA Food code program regulations, etc.


• Perform other qualified duties as assigned

Knowledge & Skills

• Excellent English communication skills and ability to interact effectively with customers and other personnel


• Knowledge of food service and sanitation standards


• Willingness to learn and grow in food service abilities


• Ability to multi-task and handle all service points in dining facility


• Ability to consistently arrive punctually and contribute to positive dining atmosphere


• Additional knowledge/skills may be required by contract or assignment

Experience & Education

• Minimum four (4) years of experience in full service or institutional food service environment


• High school diploma or equivalent


• Additional experience/education may be required by contract or assignment

Physical Requirements/Working Environment

• Ability to stand for long periods of time such as ten (10) to twelve (12) hours, bend, kneel, and reach to store/retrieve supplies


• Ability to lift, carry, and push supplies and boxes up to 50 pounds


• Good vision, reading ability, wrist movements, and physical feeling to operate food service equipment


• Ability to talk and hear well to instruct employees and assist dining facility customers


• Position requires shift work, days and nights


• Living and working conditions at assignment location could be remote and uncomfortable


• Long hours, exposure to weather and hazardous conditions


• Personnel should be aware of moving on short notice and under adverse conditions

Travel

• Ability to travel domestically and internationally

Primary Location: AFGHANISTAN-OCONUS-KANDAHAR

Job Posting: Aug 11, 2016, 11:24:34 AM

Unposting Date: Ongoing

Req ID: FNA1603052

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