Cook NA-04

U.S. Army MWR

Fort Benning (GA)

On-site

USD 32,000 - 42,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Job summary

U.S. Army MWR is seeking a cook for the 1918 Club at Fort Benning. The role involves preparing breakfast and standard menu items, cooking with various heat sources, and maintaining food safety standards. Physical requirements include lifting up to 40 pounds and standing for long periods.

Candidates must meet federal employment criteria and be available for variable hours, including weekends and nights. This is a Federal NAF position at an on-base facility, offering a structured benefits package.

Qualifications

Neatness and good grooming.
Dependability.
Ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

Prepares and cooks items such as pancakes, eggs, sausages, burgers and vegetables.
Measures and assembles ingredients for regular and modified menu items.
Operates kitchen equipment safely and cleans components after use.
Performs additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Cooking

Food Prep

Safety Compliance

Teamwork

Tools

Commercial Kitchen Equipment

Job description

Summary

This position is located at

This position is located at 1918 Club which is a part of Fort Benning Family & Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR).

Incentives and Bonuses

Incentives will not be paid.

This job is open to

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The public

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

Clarification from the agency

United States (U.S.) Citizens and Non-U.S. Nationals who have resided in the U.S. or U.S. territory for three (3) or more continuous years immediately preceding the start of Federal affiliation.

Duties

Performs a full range of simple cooking by preparing and cooking items that require little or no processing, such as pancakes, sausage, eggs, hamburgers, and fresh or canned vegetables.
Prepares food by peeling, chopping, grinding, paring, cutting, slicing, dicing, pureeing, dredging, flouring, or breading. Weighs, measures, and assembles ingredients for regular and modified menu items.
Operates a variety of kitchen equipment using gas, electricity, steam or microwave heat sources. Disassembles, cleans and assembles component parts and accessories, following safety procedures to avoid personal injury and damage to the equipment.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

Direct Deposit and Social Security Card is required.
Meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position.
A one-year probationary period may be required.
Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) check.
Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service, visit: www.sss.gov.
Work hours may involve weekend, weekdays, holidays and night duty.
Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service, visit: www.sss.gov.
Work involves continual standing and walking, frequent stooping, reaching, pushing, pulling, and bending.
Must be able to lift or move objects up to 40 pounds unassisted, and occasionally lift or move objects weighing over 40 pounds with the assistance of other workers or lifting devices.
Work is performed in kitchen areas, which are well lighted but are often hot and noisy.
Employee is exposed to steam, fumes, odors from cooking, and to extreme temperature changes when entering walk-in refrigerators or freezing units.
Must stand on tile floor, subject to burns, cuts, and slipping on wet floors.
Satisfactory completion of a minimum of 4 hours initial food sanitation and safety training is required within 30 days of employment and a minimum of 4 hours refresher training annually.
Subject to satisfactory completion of all pre-employment checks in accordance with AR 215-3, para.2 to include a medical examination.
Incumbent may be required to complete a Tier 1 background investigation for a Common Access Card for physical access to federally-controlled facilities.

Qualifications

Resumes must be two pages (or less).

Resumes should clearly demonstrate the applicant's relevant experience, skills, knowledge and abilities as they pertain to this position.

A qualified candidate must possess the following

Neatness and good grooming.
Dependability.
Ability to work under pressure

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

Area of Consideration

This job is open to candidates who worldwide. (Military Spouse Preference (MSP) and Involuntarily Separated Military Preference (ISMP) eligible candidates are included in the area of consideration.)

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After you apply, your application remains valid for up to 90 days and may be referred to hiring officials as new vacancies arise. Additional referrals may occur for up to 90 days after the closing date.

Termination of Spouse Employment Preference

Refusal of a military spouse to participate in established recruitment procedures for a Regular Full-Time (RFT) or Regular Part-Time (RPT) position (for example, interview, and so forth) is considered a declination of employment and is a basis for termination of Spouse Employment Preference (SEP) entitlement for the current Permanent Change of Station (PCS) of the sponsor.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Working for Army Non-Appropriated Funds (NAF) can offer numerous advantages. Army NAF employment can provide a sense of pride and fulfillment, as you'll be supporting communities comprised of military and civilian personnel, and their families, which contributes to the Department of Defense's overall mission. We offer a wide range of career opportunities, including jobs in childcare, recreation, hospitality, and more. Many employees have opportunities for professional development, including training, education, and certification programs to help towards career advancement. As an Army NAF employee, you'll have access to some on-base facilities, including fitness centers, libraries, and many other amenities.

Regular full-time and part-time employees are eligible for enrollment in health and life insurance, participation in 401k and retirement plans, and paid personal time off and federal holidays. NAF flexible employees, working in the United States or a U.S. citizen or spouse or child of a U.S. citizen working for a NAFI in a foreign area, are eligible to participate in the NAF 401(k) plan. Some flexible employees may also be eligible to receive health insurance.

Required Documents

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Federal agencies are required to limit resumes to two pages or less and it must support the general or specialized experience described in this announcement. Resumes must adhere to the two-page limit and must be legible so they can be reviewed for eligibility, minimum qualifications, and other position requirements listed in this job opportunity announcement. For additional information on the two-page resume limit, refer to:
- https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/hiring-information/merit-hiring-plan-resources/applicant-guidance-on-the-two-page-resume-limit/.
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Required Documents

Required documents may vary based on the requirements for the position. The below document(s) are required and MUST be submitted with your application by the closing date of this job announcement:
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