Cook NA-04.

USAJOBS; Rock Island (IL); On-site; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Cook to join their team. In this part-time role, you will be responsible for preparing a range of simple meals, ensuring food safety and sanitation, and operating kitchen equipment. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a supportive community environment while honing your culinary skills. If you have a passion for cooking and enjoy working in a fast-paced setting, this could be the perfect opportunity for you to grow and make a difference.

Benefits

Health Insurance

401k Participation

Paid Personal Time Off

Federal Holidays Off

Qualifications

• Experience in preparing and cooking simple foods in a cafeteria or restaurant.
• Ability to work under pressure and maintain neatness and good grooming.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook a variety of simple foods, including pancakes and hamburgers.
• Operate kitchen equipment and maintain cleanliness of work areas.

Skills

Food Preparation

Cooking Skills

Kitchen Equipment Operation

Food Safety and Sanitation

Tools

Kitchen Utensils

Cooking Equipment

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Base pay range

$19.00/yr - $22.75/yr

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/replenishes salad bar.
• Prepares hot cereals/concentrated or dehydrated soups, sauces and gravies. 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.
• 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.
• Uses and cleans a variety of cooking utensils to measure, weigh, and process food items. Cleans, stores, and maintains all equipment and work areas after each use. 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.
• 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

Standard Qualifications:

• 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

PLEASE NOTE: Your resume must reflect the qualifications stated in the announcement.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

Initial Cut-Off Date

• Monday, May 19, 2025 applications must be received by 11:59 PM (EST). Applications received by the Initial Cut-Off Date will be reviewed and possibly referred to the Selecting Official. Subsequent referrals to the Hiring Manager will occur as additional vacancies become available or at the request of the Hiring Manager.
  
  

Area of Consideration:

• The Area of Consideration for this vacancy announcement is Local (Within a 50-mile commuting radius of Rock Island, Illionois.) (Military Spouse Preference (MSP) and Involuntarily Separated Military Preference (ISMP) eligible candidates are included in the area of consideration.)
  
  

Manual Applications:

• If you are unable to apply online, you may submit your application package using a manual application method. Please contact the NAF Human Resources Office or representative listed on this job announcement to request a copy of the manual application form. All completed manual application forms (along with resume and other supporting documentation) must be received no later than 3:00 pm EST by 06/02/2025 in order to process your application in a timely manner. Please note that neglecting to respond to the job related questions may result in an ineligible rating.
  
  

PCS Costs

• Payment Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs are not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government's interest.
  
  

FWS Allowances and Differentials

• This is a federal wage schedule (FWS) position.
• All FWS employees are entitled to overtime work for work in excess of 8 hours in a day or in excess of 40 hours in the administrative workweek, whichever provides the greater benefit to the employee.
  
  

Incentives and Bonuses

• Incentives will not be paid.
  
  

Non-Foreign Overseas Allowances

• Non-foreign overseas allowances, cost of living (COLA), and differentials will not be paid, contingent upon eligibility.
  
  

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Other:

• Additional referrals may be made from this vacancy announcement for up to 90 days after the closing date.
• Applications are valid for 90 days after submission date. Applicants will be referred to selecting officials as additional vacancies occur.
• 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. Some flexible employees may also be eligible to receive health insurance. For additional details regarding these benefits, please click the link below.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Government Administration and Strategic Management Services

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