COOK

Jbcharleston; South Carolina; On-site; USD 25,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits at a Youth Programs Center where you can showcase your culinary skills! This dynamic role involves preparing and cooking meals, ensuring that everything is served on time while adhering to food safety standards. You'll also manage food inventory and storage, making sure everything is in order. If you have a passion for food and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, this position is perfect for you. Join a team that values dedication and provides a supportive atmosphere for your growth and success.

Qualifications

• Experience in food preparation and knowledge of food safety principles.
• Ability to lift objects up to 40 pounds and stand for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook meals ensuring timely service.
• Order, issue, and store food according to procedures.

Skills

Food Preparation

Knowledge of Food Safety

Planning and Organization

Physical Stamina

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

About the position: This position is Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) and will be assigned to the Youth Programs Center, Charleston AFB.

The work schedule will be determined by the needs of the activity.

Physical Effort: Light to moderate physical effort in lifting up to 45 pounds or pushing carts. Constantly standing, walking, stooping, bending, pushing, pulling, and reaching.

Who May Apply: Open to everyone. Applicants will be categorized by preference(s) and/or priority consideration eligibilities. An applicant's eligibility will be determined based on eligibility claimed in the questionnaire and proof of eligibility MUST be provided with application by the closing date, 06/21/2025. Business Based Action, Military Spouse Preference, Outside Applicant Veteran, Spouse/Widow/Parent of Veteran, and Transition Hiring Preference.

In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. 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. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if the position allows for qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application.

Qualifying Experience:

1. Must be able to obtain a Food Handler's Certificate and satisfactorily complete installation and state criminal background check.
2. Must have experience in and knowledge of food preparation principles and characteristics of food, and of planning processes to ensure entire meals are prepared and cooked on time.
3. Knowledge to perform yield testing to determine portion cost and to adjust ingredients in standardized recipes.
4. Must have knowledge of procedures to order, issue and store food.
5. Experience and knowledge must have been gained in a grill, snack bar, restaurant, club or similar food activity.
6. Must be physically able to frequently lift objects weighing up to 40 pounds, and occasionally over 40 pounds.
7. Must be able to continuously stand, walk, stoop, reach, push, pull and bend for long periods of time.

Conditions of Employment: Must be able to satisfactorily complete a pre-employment physical. Must be able to obtain a Food Handler's Certificate and/or complete food handler's training. Successful completion and favorable adjudication of applicable background investigation (Tier 1 Level) is required.

You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: