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.
Primary function is to actively plan, direct, supervise, and coordinate the facility's kitchen and dining room. Oversees food preparation, assigned personnel, inventory and product acquisition, food cost control, requisitioning, training, directing and assisting cooks, preparing special dishes as required and general supervision of all food related activities.
Coordinates with catering manager regarding parties, banquets, and protocol functions for kitchen performance and front of the house execution. Plans menus in consultation with the facility manager. Assures adherence to established menus and standardized recipes. Supervises, directs, and assists in the preparation and cooking of food Prepares work schedules and makes work assignments.
Distributes workload, evaluates work performance, controls work attendance, and establishes leave schedules. Interviews and recommends hiring as well as termination or promotion of assigned personnel. Ensures food service personnel receive required food sanitation training and follows NAVMED policies and guidance for cleanliness and sanitation standards. Maintains ServSafe Trainer certification and acts as facility trainer for ServSafe.
Competency with MS Office, Catering and culinary software. Maintains and fosters relationships with vendors to include sales calls and workshops, conferences and seminars. Provides World Class Customer Service with an emphasis on courtesy. Assists customers and communicates positively in a friendly manner. Takes action to solve problems quickly. Alerts the higher-level supervisor, or proper point of contact for help when problems arise.
Adheres to safety regulations and standards. Promptly reports any observed workplace hazards, and any injury, occupational illness, and/or property damage resulting from workplace mishaps to the immediate supervisor. Adheres to established standards of actively supporting the principles of the EEO program and prevention of sexual harassment. Performs other duties as assigned.
The Federal government offers a number of exceptional benefits to its employees. Benefits you get to enjoy while working at MCCS include but are not limited to: • Stability of Federal Civilian Service • People with passion for doing work that matters • Quality of Work Life Balance • Competitive Pay • Comprehensive Benefit Packages • Marine Corps Exchange and Base Facility Privileges
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29palms.vacancies@usmc-mccs.org · 760/830-4606
This position is with U.S. Marine Corps, Department of the Navy.
The posted pay range is $33.65 – $33.65/hr.
Applications close on 2026-10-11.
This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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