Cook, NA-08

Summary Serves as a Cook in the Kitchen Department of the Hale Koa Hotel. This position will remain open until filled with a first cutoff date of 12/04/2025 for employment consideration. Additional lists will be pulled after this first cut-off date at the request of the hiring manager. Local candidates will be reviewed first as PCS is not authorized. If determined that area of consideration is to be expanded, all candidates will be considered. Duties Uses a full range of quantity cooking and baking procedures from the common or frequently used to the new or complex recipes. Prepares a variety of meats, poultry, seafood, vegetables, sauces, gravies, and baked goods (including cakes, cookies, pies, buns, biscuits and rolls) by following standardized recipes at different levels of difficulty. On a daily basis, assignments may include preparing a number of menu items for one meal (usually four or more). Plans and coordinates a variety of steps to ensure all items are ready for serving at the same time. Uses special or difficult recipes involving many steps, ingredients, or long preparation time to prepare menu items, e.g. creole shrimp, sweet and sour pork, spaghetti sauce. Examines all food for quality and freshness before preparation. Makes substitutions and adjustments in food preparation procedures and seasonings to make food more attractive and to improve taste. Makes modifications to recipes for ingredient quantities, number of servings, and size of equipment available. Directs and provides technical guidance, as required, to lower graded personnel. Monitors preparation of menu items by lower grade cooks and reviews menus and standardized recipes to ensure food items are made correctly. Cleans utensils and equipment after use, observes established safety procedures, and keeps the work area clean and tidy. Performs other duties as assigned. Requirements Conditions of employment Direct Deposit and Social Security Card are required upon appointment Meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position Satisfactory completion of employment verification (E-Verify) check One year probationary period may be required A physical examination may be required Must be able to obtain a Tier 1 background investigation. Must be able to work weekdays, weekends, holidays and various hours of the day and week when required. 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. Qualifications Resumes must be two pages (or less). Resumes should clearly demonstrate the applicant's relevant experience, skills, knowledge, and abilities (KSAs) as they pertain to this position. A qualified candidate must possess the following: A minimum of 1 year work experience directly related to the duties described above, that included skill in working with professional kitchen appliances and equipment. Be able to communicate (verbal and written) in English. HIGHLY QUALIFYING CRITERIA A minimum of 1 - 3 years of cooking experience in a high volume hotel, restaurant, or similar food service setting, that included skill in working with professional kitchen appliances and equipment. Ability to support large-volume functions for both a la carte and catering operations Knowledge of food safety, foodborne illnesses, and proper storage methods for hot and cold food items. Education This job does not have an education qualification requirement. Additional information Area of Consideration: This job is open to candidates who live in this commuting area (the Island of Oahu). If determined that area of consideration is to be expanded, all candidates will be considered. If you reside outside of the local commuting area, relocation costs will be at your expense. PCS Costs: Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized based upon a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government 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 be paid, contingent upon eligibility. Discover Your Path to Success! 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