Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS) is looking for the best and brightest to join our Team! MCCS is a comprehensive program that supports and enhances the quality of life for Marines, their families, and others in the Marine Corps Community. We offer a team oriented environment comprised of military personnel, civilian employees, contractors and volunteers who keep the organization functioning smoothly and effectively.
What are we looking for? Basic knowledge of food preparation principles and a practical understanding of the physical changes that occur during the processing and cooking of food. Ability to follow oral and written instructions, i.e., cookbooks, menus and schedules. Ability to work safely, i.e., use knife properly to avoid cuts, be alert to open jets or escaping gas when grilling. Knowledge of food service equipment sufficient to operate and clean electrical food choppers, slicers, shredders, grinders and mixers. Knowledge of principles of food spoilage, food borne illness and food safety. Ability to obtain a Food Handlers Card.
What to expect Prepares and cooks a variety of menu items. Places cooked food in serving dishes, steam carts and food trucks. Washes and cleans kitchen equipment. Maintains assigned area in a neat and orderly manner and in compliance with fire, safety, sanitation and security regulations. Maintains rotation of food inventories to prevent spoilage. Maintains proper temperature for all foods during holding, transport, reheating, and serving to assure quality control and food safety. Covers, dates and properly stores all food items at the close of business or shift. Adheres to safety regulations and standards. May be assigned to any Food and Hospitality facility on a temporary or permanent basis as needed. Exposed to warm and noisy kitchens, steam, fumes and cooking odors; danger of falling on freshly mopped floors; burns from steam or hot foods; cuts from knives; shocks from electrical machines; and extremes in temperatures. May be required to work a fluctuating work schedule to complete the mission, to include nights, weekends, and holidays. Lifts and carries objects up to 45 lbs independently and objects over 45 lbs with assistance. Performs other related duties as assigned.