$25 – $30 / hour
Via USAJOBS, the federal government’s official jobs site, retrieved October 28, 2026. You apply through the official announcement on USAJOBS.
What this role is
This role prepares food for banquet events at the U.S. Naval Academy's dining facility, managing ingredients, equipment, and kitchen operations while assisting the executive chef. It suits experienced culinary professionals who can work independently in a high-volume catering environment and supervise kitchen staff when needed.
Our summary, not Commander, Navy Installations Command’s wording. The full posting is on their site.
What they ask for
Required
- One year of specialized culinary experience or one year of graduate-level culinary education
- Safe and sanitary food handling practices
- Ability to lift up to 30 lbs. frequently and over 50 lbs. occasionally
Nice to have
- Culinary Arts degree
- Experience with BOH software (Yellow Dog, Restaurant365, Nova, Rosnet)
- ServSafe certification
- Experience training and supervising kitchen personnel
- Experience with recipe development and menu standardization