Cook NA-04.

Obsolete Site; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Obsolete Site in Honolulu, Hawaii seeks a Cook/Cafeteria Worker to perform a full range of simple cooking and basic food preparation for regular and modified menu items in a Federal facility.

The role requires lifting up to 40 pounds, irregular schedules including nights, weekends and holidays, and adherence to sanitation and safety training. Some background checks and E-Verify are required.

Qualifications

• Neatness and good grooming.
• Dependability and punctuality.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Performs a full range of simple cooking by preparing and cooking items that require little or no processing.
• Prepares food by peeling, chopping, grinding, paring, cutting, slicing, dicing, pureeing, dredging, flouring, or breading; weights and measures ingredients.
• Operates kitchen equipment using gas, electricity, steam or microwave heat sources; disassembles and cleans components following safety procedures.
• Cleans, stores and maintains equipment and work areas after each use; follows a cleaning schedule.
• Disassembles and cleans components following safety procedures to avoid personal injury and damage.

Skills

Neatness and good grooming

Dependability

Ability to work under pressure

Job description

• 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.
• Cleans, stores, and maintains all equipment and work areas after each use. Cleans other work areas and equipment, such as worktables, floors, walk-in refrigerators, etc., on an established cleaning schedule.
• Disassembles, cleans and assembles component parts and accessories, following safety procedures to avoid personal injury and damage to the equipment.

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.
• Cleans, stores, and maintains all equipment and work areas after each use. Cleans other work areas and equipment, such as worktables, floors, walk-in refrigerators, etc., on an established cleaning schedule.
• Disassembles, cleans and assembles component parts and accessories, following safety procedures to avoid personal injury and damage to the equipment.

Requirements

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.
• Incumbent may be required to complete a Tier 1 background investigation for a Common Access Card for physical access to federally-controlled facilities.
• 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.
• Must be able to work an Irregular Schedule to include night, weekends and Holidays
• Selected applicant must be able to pass a Medical Physical Examination.
• 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.

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.

Minimum Qualification Criteria

A qualified candidate must possess the following for:

Work Experience In Preparing Foods And Cooking Simple Foods And Short Orders In a Cafeteria, Restaurant, Or, Mess. Demonstration Of The Following Work Behavior Is Desirable

• 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 live in the Local Area (Island of Oahu)

This is a Standing Register announcement. Applicants will be referred to selecting officials on various cut-off periods until filled. First cut-off date is 07/06/2026.

PCS Costs

• 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.

Allowances and Differentials

• This job falls under the Federal Wage Schedule (FWS) pay system. FWS employees earn overtime pay for working more than 8 hours in a day or more than 40 hours in a week -- whichever gives the employee more benefit. Regular full-time, regular part-time, and regularly scheduled flexible employees may receive Sunday premium pay for working on Sundays. Employees may also be eligible to receive extra pay if the majority of their scheduled hours falls after 3:00 PM.
• Non-foreign overseas allowances, cost of living (COLA), and differentials will not be paid, contingent upon eligibility.

Important Information Regarding Access to Certain Federal Facilities

• Access to certain federal facilities may require a REAL ID-compliant driver's license/ID (marked with a star) or an Enhanced Driver's License (EDL) from WA, MI, MN, NY, or VT. See

Your Application

• After you apply, your application remains valid for 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.
• Army PAY SETTING Rules/Requirements apply to this vacancy announcement.
• Refusal of a military spouse to participate in established recruitment procedures for a RFT or RPT position (for example, interview, and so forth) is considered a declination of employment and is a basis for termination of SEP entitlement for the current PCS of the sponsor.
• Any individual who was required to register with Selective Service and who is not registered or knowingly and willfully did not register before the requirement terminated or became inapplicable to the individual, will not be appointed.

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.

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