COOK
Company
Department of the Air Force - Pacific Air Forces
Location
Elmendorf AFB, Alaska Elmendorf AFB, Alaska
Type
Full Time
Job Description
Summary
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The primary purpose of this position is to prepare and cook a variety of menu items for regular and special diets.
Hourly salary range: $28.41 - $33.11
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- U.S. Citizenship Required
- Males must be registered for Selective Service. See Legal and Regulatory Guide
- A security clearance may be required
- This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
- Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, to include evenings, weekends and/or holidays
- Shift work may be required
- Travel and relocation expenses will not be paid
- Disclosure of Political Appointments
- Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
- Required to wear safety shoes and a cook uniform
- 120-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur.
- Required to possess a Food Handler’s License or meet health-screening requirements
- Required to maintain a high standard of personal cleanliness
- May be required to guide and/or train lower grade employees in preparation of cooking techniques
- May be required to attend Quality Improvement Training and to participate in section Quality Improvement Teams and data collection efforts
Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Qualification Standard Handbook X-118C for the https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/classifying-federal-wage-system-positions/standards/7400/fws7404.pdf.. Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most blue-collar positions, you must meet any screen-out element listed, and show through experience and training that you possess the quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties of the position at the level for which you are applying. Qualification requirements emphasis is on the quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time.
The screen out element for this position is:
1. Ability to do the work of a Cook without more than normal supervision.(Screen Out Element)
JOB ELEMENTS: Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:
2.Knowledge of food preparation principles; the physical changes that occur during the processing and cooking of food; food handling and storage practices; regular and special diet menus; and standard formulas used in yield testing.
3. Knowledge of technical practices such as cold food presentation, preparing specialty sauces and and carving and using fruits and vegetables as garnishes.
4. Ability to interpret instructions to adjust standardized recipes for the number of servings required in large quantity cooking.
5. Ability to use and maintain kitchen tools and specialized equipment.6. Knowledge of health, safety and sanitation standards and procedures in order to maintain a safe and clean work environment.
PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.
VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Additional information
Physical Requirements:
The physical requirements of this position as determined by the manager are: Frequently lifts and moves items weighing up to 40 pounds unassisted and occasionally lifts or moves objects weighing over 40 pounds with the assistance of lifting devices or other workers. Work requires continual standing and walking, and frequent stooping, bending, reaching, pushing, and pulling.
Working Conditions:
Work areas are well lighted but are often hot and noisy. Subject to possible cuts from knives and burns from steam, hot foods, stoves and hot grease and water. Concrete and title are tiring to walk on and freshly scrubbed floors present danger of slipping. Burns from ovens and hot pans are a hazard. Injuries may result from use of powered equipment.
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated in the "Highly Qualified" or "Best Qualified" Category on the rating criteria for this vacancy. You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location.
Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information.
Temporary and Term Appointments: If you are selected for a temporary or term position in the competitive service, your appointment may be extended to the maximum period allowed by law without further competition. Additionally, if you are serving on a term appointment in the competitive service, you may be converted to a career or career-conditional appointment without further competition. NOTE: Current Federal Civilian employees may apply for temporary and term positions and if selected, a break in service may be required prior to appointment to the position.
Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: MSP applicants, if determined best qualified, must be selected, and placed at the highest grade for which they applied. You must include a completed copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist.
Priority Placement Program (PPP) Applicant Eligible: PPP Applicants, if determined well qualified and selected, will be placed at the at the full performance level. You must include the applicable completed copy of the PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility as a PPP Applicant. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD3145-1 through DD3145-4, select the appropriate checklist for your claimed preference). To determine the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist required to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming, refer to the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide located in the Required Documents section of this vacancy announcement.
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Date Posted
06/07/2024
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