COOK

United States Department of the Air Force; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team as a Cook, where you'll play a vital role in food preparation and service. This position offers the chance to work in a supportive environment, ensuring quality meals are served to patrons. You'll utilize your culinary skills to prepare a variety of dishes while adhering to health and safety standards. With guaranteed hours and the opportunity to work up to 40 hours per week, this is an excellent opportunity for those passionate about cooking and food service. If you're ready to make a difference in a community-focused role, apply today!

Qualifications

• Experience in food preparation and cooking tasks.
• Ability to operate kitchen equipment and maintain cleanliness.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook a variety of foods according to menu requirements.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness and sanitation standards.
• Coordinate food delivery and portion sizes.

Skills

Food Preparation

Cooking Techniques

Sanitation Practices

Team Coordination

Tools

Kitchen Equipment

Job description

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United States Department of the Air Force provided pay range

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Base pay range

$21.07/hr - $21.07/hr

Summary

About the position: This position is Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) and will be assigned to the School Age Program.

• This position is Regular Part Time and does include benefits
• Must be physically able to frequently lift objects weighing up to 40 pounds and occasionally over 40 pounds.
• Must be able to continuously stand, walk, stoop, reach, push, pull and bend for long periods of time.
  
  

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Overview

• Accepting applications
• Open & closing dates
  
  

04/29/2025 to 05/11/2025

• Salary
  
  

$21.07 - $21.07 per hour

NAF Pay Settings Apply

• Pay scale & grade
  
  

NA 6

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Location

1 vacancy in the following location

• Davis Monthan AFB, AZ
• Remote job
  
  

No

• Telework eligible
  
  

No

• Travel Required
  
  

Not required

• Relocation expenses reimbursed
  
  

No

• Appointment type
  
  

Permanent

• Work schedule
  
  

Part-time - Regular Part Time - Guaranteed 20 hours - May work up to 40 hours per week

• Service
  
  

Competitive

• Promotion potential
  
  

None

• Job family (Series)
• 7404 Cooking
• Supervisory status
  
  

No

• Security clearance
  
  

Not Required

• Drug test
  
  

Yes

• Position sensitivity and risk
  
  

Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk

• Trust determination process
• Suitability/Fitness
• Financial disclosure
  
  

No

• Bargaining unit status
  
  

Yes

• Announcement number
  
  

25-4VFSYY825299

• Control number
  
  

836148100

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This job is open to

• The public
  
  

U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Clarification from the agency

Please see the "Who May Apply" section under the Qualifications section.

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Duties

• Performs a variety of food preparation and cooking tasks such as cleaning, paring, peeling, slicing, dicing; grilling, frying, baking broiling, pouring liquids, and mixing ingredients.
• Prepares a variety of foods and desserts according to menu requirements. Prepares and cooks a variety of more complicated/time consuming foods such as meats poultry, seafood, vegetables, stews, casseroles, gravies, sauces, and baked goods following standard recipes.
• Make a variety of sandwiches, salads, and salad dressings. Adjusts recipes for larger or smaller quantities. Prepares eggs in a variety of ways, French toast, and pancakes. Follows health and safety precautions to ensure safe preparation and storage of food items, and monitors and maintains appropriate temperature of all food items throughout preparation and service.
• Operates kitchen equipment designed to mix and cook food items. Uses, cleans, and maintains power kitchen equipment, and keeps cooking utensils cleaned and ready for use. Scrubs and cleans heavier pot and pans. Stacks and stores dishes. Keeps working area clean in accordance with standard sanitation requirements.
• Apportions food into serving containers and determines proper amounts food to be delivered IAW portions size and 'second helping' requirements. Delivers/collects meals/snack carts from facility areas to kitchen as required and/or aids in food delivery to other facilities/sites without cooking capabilities.
• Provides food delivery methods to support appropriate age-group eating style (i.e, family style dining in CDCs, self-serve in School Age, etc.) Meets with supervisor/staff to coordinate infant feeding plans and child/youth allergies/substitutions when required.
• Provides suggestions to supervisor on recommended food/supply purchases/orders and recipes/menu. Coordinates the loading/unloading of foods/supplies, and keeps all records on food used, portions prepared, meals served, and inventory.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  
  

If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12731385

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Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• This position requires satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks in accordance with Air Force and DoD policy, and a Child Care Tier 1 background investigation.
• This position has physical lifting requirement which requires the incumbent to complete a favorable pre-employment physical.
• This position requires the incumbent to be able to obtain, maintain, and provide evidence of current immunizations this includes annual influenza vaccinations and be free of all communicable diseases.
• This position requires the incumbent to complete assigned training, to include Food Handlers certification, within specified time from date hire or assignment to position.
• This position requires the incumbent to meet the 3-year residency requirement to obtain a Common Access Card (CAC) and network access.
  
  

Qualifications

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, 05/11/2025

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

• A minimum of 6 months of work experience directly related to the duties described above, that included skill in working with professional kitchen appliances and equipment.
• Able to plan, coordinate and time sequence steps needed to prepare entire meals on time without overcooking or waste.
• Must be able to adjust recipes for servings required, substitutions and seasoning; recognize characteristics of foods in deciding that raw materials are fresh; and judge prepared food by color, consistency, temperature, odor and taste.
• Experience and knowledge must have been gained in a restaurant, club, cafeteria or similar establishment.
• Be able to communicate (verbal and written) in English.
• Must be physically able to frequently lift objects weighing up to 40 pounds, and occasionally over 40 pounds.
• Must be able to continuously stand, walk, stoop, reach, push, pull and bend for long periods of time.
  
  

Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. This position does not allow for education substitution.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

Additional information

• Individual must fully meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position.
• U.S. Citizens and Non-U.S. Nationals who have resided in the U.S. Territory for three (3) or more consecutive years immediately preceding the start of Federal Affiliation or a signed memorandum indicating the installation's decision on the 3-year residency requirement.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Direct deposit is required.
• Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) check.
• A probationary period may be required.
• Pre-employment requirements must be satisfactorily met prior to Entrance on Duty (EOD).
• Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government's interest.
• Multiple positions may be filled from this job opportunity announcement. And additional selections may also be made from this job opportunity announcement.
• Selection(s) are subject to restrictions resulting from hiring preferences and priority consideration eligible.
• This is a Nonappropriated Fund (NAF) position carrying out Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) activities for the Air Force and Space Force.
• This position is included in a bargaining unit.
• Union Name American Federation of Government Employees and Local or Chapter Number 2924.
  
  

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How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Your resume and supporting document will be evaluated against the qualifications of the position.

Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination has been made that you have inflated your responses to meet the position's qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.

To better expedite the hiring process, we recommend including full contact information (name, address, phone number, email, etc.,) for professional and personal references on your resume.

• Benefits
  
  

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• Required Documents
  
  

As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.

Required Documents May Vary Based On The Eligibility You Are Claiming (i.e., Applying As a Military Spouse Preference - MSP, Applying As a Veteran, Applying As a Current Federal Employees, Applying As a Displaced Employee, Etc.,). The Below Document(s) Are Required And MUST Be Submitted With Your Application By The Closing Date Of This Job Announcement:

• Resume
  
  

Your resume may be submitted in any format and must support identified the general or specialized experience described in this announcement. If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations and you may not be considered for this vacancy.

Other accepted documents to support a qualification and/or claimed preference/priority eligibility may include:

• Cover Letter
• DD-214/ Statement of Service
• Diploma/ GED
• Disability Letter (VA)
• License
• Other (1)
• Other (2)
• PCS Orders
• Professional Certification
• Proof of Marriage Status
• Resume
• Separation Notice (RIF)
• SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
• Transcript
  
  

As described above, your complete application includes your resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and supporting documents which prove your claimed eligibility. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.

NOTE: Documents submitted as part of the application package to include supplemental documents may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to remove another person's personal information before you submit your application. You may be asked to provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility.

• How to Apply
  
  

To be considered for this vacancy you must apply and complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above.

The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 05/11/2025 to receive consideration.

To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJobs account to apply. If you do not have a USAJobs account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.

Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.

After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.

You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package and submit the application. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJobs account and designate the document type when submitting your application. Failure to complete this portion will result in an incomplete application package and you will not be further considered for this vacancy.

It is your responsibility to ensure your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date.

Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=Applicant

To verify or check the status of your application, log into your USAJobs account. Once logged in, the Welcome screen lists your applications, your application status and the date it was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status

Agency contact information

Davis-Monthan NAF HR Office

Email [e-mail]

Address Davis-Monthan Child and Youth Services Flight

355 FSS/FSCN

3515 Fifth Street, Bldg. 3200, Rm 217

Tucson, AZ 85707-5000

US

Next steps

If you provided an email address, you will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application. Times may vary during the hiring process, as your application status updates/changes you will be notified with a notification letter via email.

• Fair and Transparent
  
  

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

• Criminal history inquiries
• Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
• Financial suitability
• New employee probationary period
• Privacy Act
• Reasonable accommodation policy
• Selective Service
• Signature and false statements
• Social security number request
  
  

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Required Documents

Required Documents May Vary Based On The Eligibility You Are Claiming (i.e., Applying As a Military Spouse Preference - MSP, Applying As a Veteran, Applying As a Current Federal Employees, Applying As a Displaced Employee, Etc.,). The Below Document(s) Are Required And MUST Be Submitted With Your Application By The Closing Date Of This Job Announcement:

• Resume
  
  

Your resume may be submitted in any format and must support identified the general or specialized experience described in this announcement. If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations and you may not be considered for this vacancy.

Other accepted documents to support a qualification and/or claimed preference/priority eligibility may include:

• Cover Letter
• DD-214/ Statement of Service
• Diploma/ GED
• Disability Letter (VA)
• License
• Other (1)
• Other (2)
• PCS Orders
• Professional Certification
• Proof of Marriage Status
• Resume
• Separation Notice (RIF)
• SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
• Transcript
  
  

As described above, your complete application includes your resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and supporting documents which prove your claimed eligibility. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.

NOTE: Documents submitted as part of the application package to include supplemental documents may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to remove another person's personal information before you submit your application. You may be asked to provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility.

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How to Apply

To be considered for this vacancy you must apply and complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above.

The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 05/11/2025 to receive consideration.

To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJobs account to apply. If you do not have a USAJobs account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.

Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.

After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.

You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package and submit the application. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJobs account and designate the document type when submitting your application. Failure to complete this portion will result in an incomplete application package and you will not be further considered for this vacancy.

It is your responsibility to ensure your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date.

Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=Applicant

To verify or check the status of your application, log into your USAJobs account. Once logged in, the Welcome screen lists your applications, your application status and the date it was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status

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Agency contact information

Davis-Monthan NAF HR Office

Email [e-mail]

Address Davis-Monthan Child and Youth Services Flight

355 FSS/FSCN

3515 Fifth Street, Bldg. 3200, Rm 217

Tucson, AZ 85707-5000

US

Next steps

If you provided an email address, you will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application. Times may vary during the hiring process, as your application status updates/changes you will be notified with a notification letter via email.

Read more

Fair & Transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

• Criminal history inquiries
• Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
• Financial suitability
• New employee probationary period
• Privacy Act
• Reasonable accommodation policy
• Selective Service
• Signature and false statements
• Social security number request
  
  

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Overview

• Accepting applications
• Open & closing dates
  
  

04/29/2025 to 05/11/2025

• Salary
  
  

$21.07 - $21.07 per hour

NAF Pay Settings Apply

• Pay scale & grade
  
  

NA 6

• Location
  
  

1 vacancy in the following location

• Davis Monthan AFB, AZ
• Remote job
  
  

No

• Telework eligible
  
  

No

• Travel Required
  
  

Not required

• Relocation expenses reimbursed
  
  

No

• Appointment type
  
  

Permanent

• Work schedule
  
  

Part-time - Regular Part Time - Guaranteed 20 hours - May work up to 40 hours per week

• Service
  
  

Competitive

• Promotion potential
  
  

None

• Job family (Series)
• 7404 Cooking
• Supervisory status
  
  

No

• Security clearance
  
  

Not Required

• Drug test
  
  

Yes

• Position sensitivity and risk
  
  

Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk

• Trust determination process
• Suitability/Fitness
• Financial disclosure
  
  

No

• Bargaining unit status
  
  

Yes

• Announcement number
  
  

25-4VFSYY825299

• Control number
  
  

836148100

This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/836148100. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.

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