Cook

US Military Treatment Facilities under DHA; Alaska; On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Bassett Army Community Hospital in Fort Wainwright, Alaska seeks a cook to prepare meals in a fast-paced kitchen under Direct Hire Authority (DHA). You will work with a team to ensure timely meal production and adherence to menu specifications.

The role requires the ability to perform standard cooking duties with limited supervision, lift up to 40 pounds, and operate in a hot, noisy kitchen environment. Safely handling equipment and maintaining sanitation are essential.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform the work of a cook without extensive supervision.
• Experience adjusting recipes for large servings.
• Ability to maintain a clean, sanitized kitchen per regulations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals in a kitchen that serves multiple people.
• Operate kitchen equipment safely and efficiently.
• Maintain sanitation and cleanliness per food safety standards.

Skills

Cook duties

Large quantity cooking

Sanitation regulations

Job description

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.

About the Position:

This position is located at Bassett Army Community Hospital in Fort Wainwright, Alaska.

Federal employees in Alaska are currently entitled to receive a 1.49% Cost of Living Allowance (COLA) in addition to the base salary. This is subject to change.

Who May Apply: US Citizens

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

There is no specific length of training or experience required. However, you must be able to demonstrate, through experience shown in your written application materials that you possess the sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the work of this position without more than normal supervision.

Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element):

Ability to do the work of a(n) Cook ~ without more than normal supervision. I have the ability to perform common duties as a Cook. I have the ability to adjust standardized recipes for the number of servings required in large quantity cooking and maintaining a clean and sanitized facility in accordance with food sanitation regulations. I work under normal supervision of a work leader or journey-level employee who observes tasks in progress and upon completion to make sure they are properly performed. - Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating.

PHYSICAL EFFORT:

The work involves frequent lifting or moving of objects weighing up to 40 pounds; constant standing and walking; and occasional lifting of objects weighing over 40 pounds (with the assistance of a lifting device or other workers). Ability to clean/sanitize equipment and work area.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Work is performed in a kitchen that is often hot and noisy. Cooks are exposed to steam, fumes, and odors from cooking. They may also be exposed to extremes in temperatures when entering walk-in refrigerators from a warm kitchen environment. There is danger of slipping on wet floors from mopping or where food has been spilled. Cooks are subject to possible burns from steam, hot foods, stoves, grease, etc., and possible cuts from knives and electrical machines.