Cook NA-04

U.S. Department of Defense; Village of Highland Falls (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Defense is seeking a dedicated Cook to prepare simple meals and ensure food safety in a government kitchen. This position requires proficiency in food preparation, adherence to sanitation standards, and the ability to work various shifts, including weekends and holidays. Ideal candidates will have previous cooking experience, a commitment to neatness and dependability, and the ability to function well under pressure.

Qualifications

• Experience in cafeteria, restaurant, or mess cooking.
• Ability to accept varying or rotating shifts including nights and weekends.
• Must complete food sanitation training within 30 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook simple foods like pancakes and eggs.
• Follow sanitation procedures when handling food.
• Operate and maintain kitchen equipment.

Skills

Food Preparation

Sanitation Procedures

Basic Cooking Techniques

Teamwork

Dependability

Job description

This position is located at Grant Hall.

This position is Weather Essential.

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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.
• 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. Cleans, stores, and maintains all equipment and work areas after each use.
• Follows established sanitation procedures when handling food. Ensures that foods are stored at the correct temperatures to prevent bacteria growth. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 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.
• A Medical Examination is required; work involves continual standing, walking, frequent stooping, reaching, pushing, pulling, and bending; must be able to lift or move objects up to 40 pounds unassisted.
• Must be able to accept varying or rotating shifts to include nights, weekends and holidays.
• Satisfactory completion of a minimum of 4 hours of initial food sanitation and safety training is required within 30 days of employment and a minimum of 4 hours annual refresher training.

Qualifications

• Work experience in preparing food and cooking simple foods and short orders in a cafeteria, restaurant or mess.

The above experience must be reflected on your resume to be considered eligible for this position.

• Demonstration of the following work behavior is desirable:
  • Neatness and good grooming.
  • Dependability.
  • Ability to work under pressure.

It is recommended that the above abilities be reflected on your resume to be considered eligible for this position.

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies: knowledge, skills, abilities, additional screening criteria and other characteristics.

Skill and Knowledge:
Basic knowledge of food preparation methods and procedures. Skill to cook a limited variety of prepared foods or short order foods. Ability to read and understand written food service material, such as food labels, standardized recipes, and basic work instructions. Skill in performing basic mathematical computations to multiply ingredients in a recipe or to determine how many servings a container will hold. Knowledge of the various tables of weights and measures and ability to follow instructions to convert from standard to metric measurements. Skill in operating, disassembling and cleaning basic food service equipment such as griddles, broilers, and food grinders. Knowledge of basic sanitation, infection and spoilage control procedures.

Initial Cut-Off Date:

• Wednesday, May 21st, 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 PRIOR to the Closing Date of this Vacancy Announcement. Subsequent referrals to the Hiring Manager will occur every two weeks thereafter based on management's need to fill positions.