Cook NA-04.

Obsolete Site; Joint Base Lewis-McChord (WA); In loco; USD 19.000 - 26.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Health insurance

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Federal holidays

Descrizione del lavoro

Army NAF is seeking a kitchen worker to prepare and cook a range of simple dishes in a military dining environment. The role includes assisting with salad bars, following precise recipes, and maintaining sanitation standards on a rotating schedule that includes nights and weekends.

Candidates should be able to lift up to 40 pounds, stand for long periods, and pass pre-employment checks. This is a full-time, on-base position with access to on-base facilities and benefits.

Competenze

• Experience in preparing foods and cooking simple foods in a cafeteria, restaurant, or mess.
• Ability to follow safety procedures and sanitation requirements.
• Must be able to lift or move objects up to 40 pounds and work for extended periods while standing.

Mansioni

• Perform a full range of simple cooking, including pancakes, sausage, eggs, hamburgers, and vegetables.
• Prepare ingredients according to recipes and assemble regular/modified menu items.
• Operate kitchen equipment safely and maintain sanitation; cover, date, and store leftovers.
• Assist with salads, cold fillings, and salad bar setup and replenishment.
• Work a 7-day schedule with nights, weekends and holidays as required.

Conoscenze

Food preparation

Cooking

Food safety

Physical stamina

Strumenti

Kitchen equipment operation

Descrizione del lavoro

• 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. Makes cold sandwich fillings. Sets up and replenishes salad bar.
• 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.
• Mixes ingredients according to precisely written recipes. Covers, dates, and stores leftovers according to established procedures. Prepares hot cereals and concentrated or dehydrated soups, sauces and gravies.
• 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.
• Follows established sanitation procedures when handling food. Ensures that foods are stored at the correct temperatures to prevent bacteria growth. Cleans other work areas and equipment, such as worktables, floors, walk-in refrigerators, etc.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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. Makes cold sandwich fillings. Sets up and replenishes salad bar.
• 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.
• Mixes ingredients according to precisely written recipes. Covers, dates, and stores leftovers according to established procedures. Prepares hot cereals and concentrated or dehydrated soups, sauces and gravies.
• 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.
• Follows established sanitation procedures when handling food. Ensures that foods are stored at the correct temperatures to prevent bacteria growth. Cleans other work areas and equipment, such as worktables, floors, walk-in refrigerators, etc.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Successful completion of a pre-hire physical is required. 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.
• Physical Effort: Work involves continual standing and walking, frequent stooping, reaching, pushing, pulling, and bending.
• Working Conditions: Employee is exposed to steam, fumes, odors from cooking, and extreme temperature changes when entering walk-in refrigerators/freezing units. Must stand on tile floor, subject to burns, cuts, and slipping on wet floors.
• This is a 7-day operation, work schedule will vary based on the needs of the activity. Nights, weekends and holidays are required.
• Must be 18 years of age by appointment date to meet state requirements.

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

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 Worldwide. (Military Spouse Preference (MSP) and Involuntarily Separated Military Preference (ISMP) eligible candidates are included in the area of consideration.)

PCS Costs

• Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs are 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 may be Considered for Multiple Opportunities

• 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.

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.

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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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