Cook

National-Institutes-of-Health; Maryland; On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, MD seeks a Cook to join the Metabolic Kitchen and Food Service Section to prepare meals for patients in research protocols. You will work with a team to support clinical research at the NIH Clinical Center, following strict safety and sanitation standards.

The role emphasizes cooking, serving, cleanliness, and the ability to follow written instructions, with opportunities to apply knowledge of diet and health in a research setting.

Qualifications

• Ability to cook without more than normal supervision.
• Knowledge of cleanliness, neatness, and sanitation.
• Ability to follow written instructions for quantity cooking.
• Ability to use kitchen utensils and equipment.
• Knowledge of cooking ingredients.
• Knowledge of infection control and cleaning procedures.
• Ability to work as a member of a team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve meals for patients on research protocols.
• Work with other staff to support clinical research at NIH Clinical Center.
• Maintain sanitation and proper kitchen practices.

Skills

Cooking

Sanitation

Quantity cooking

Kitchen equipment use

Ingredient knowledge

Infection control

Teamwork

Job description

Are you a Cook interested in the connections between diet and health? If so, we have the perfect position for you to increase and showcase your knowledge and skill sets.

We are seeking a Cook to work in the Metabolic Kitchen and/or Food Service Section to provide food for patients on various research protocols. In this coveted Cook position, you will have the opportunity to work with other staff to support clinical research at the NIH Clinical Center.

Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Qualification Standard Handbook X-118C. Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most blue-collar positions, you must meet any screen-out element listed, and show through experience and training that you possess the level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties of the position. The approved job elements for this occupation are listed as follows:

1. Ability to do the work of Cook without more than normal supervision i.e. Cooking and Serving (Screen-out element).
2. Knowledge of work practices, cleanliness, neatness, and sanitation.
3. Ability to do quantity cooking following written instructions.
4. Ability to use kitchen utensils and equipment.
5. Knowledge of cooking ingredients.
6. Knowledge of infection control and cleaning procedures for the preparation and storage of food items.
7. Ability to work as a member of a team.

You will receive credit for all experience material to the position, including experience gained in religious, civic, welfare, service, and organizational activities, regardless of whether you received pay.

Do not copy and paste the duties or specialized experience from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position.

We may verify or assess your qualifications at any time. Inflated or unsupported qualifications may affect your rating. Any misrepresentation or material omission of facts may be sufficient cause to end further consideration of your candidacy. Persons listed as knowing your past accomplishments or experience in your application may be contacted for verification purposes at any time. Verification may, but need not, begin before receiving an offer.