COOK

Summary This position is located at the Child Development Center at F.E. Warren AFB. This position is considered Regular Full Time with a guarantee of 35 hours, ability to work up to 40 hours per week, and eligible for leave and benefits; annual/sick leave, health & life insurance, 401K & retirement. Starting pay is set by Federal pay setting regulations at $21.06/hour. Employee Child Care Discount & Referral/Recruitment Incentive Awards are applicable to this position (see Additional Information). Learn more about this agency Requirements Conditions of Employment This position requires satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks in accordance with Air Force and DoD policy, including a NACI Tier 1 background investigation and a Child Care Tier 1 background investigation. This position has physical lifting requirement which requires the incumbent to complete a favorable pre-employment physical. This position requires the incumbent to be able to obtain, maintain, and provide evidence of current immunizations this includes annual influenza vaccinations and be free of all communicable diseases. This position requires the incumbent to complete assigned training, to include Food Handlers certification, within specified time from date hire or assignment to position. Qualifications Who May Apply: Open to everyone. Applicants will be categorized by preference(s) and/or priority consideration eligibilities. An applicant's eligibility will be determined based on eligibility claimed in the questionnaire and proof of eligibility MUST be provided with application by the closing date, 12/23/2024 Business Based Action Military Spouse Preference Outside Applicant Veteran Spouse/Widow/Parent of Veteran Transition Hiring Preference In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if the position allows for qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Qualifying Experience: Must have experience in and knowledge of food preparation principles and characteristics of food, and of planning processes to ensure entire meals are prepared and cooked on time. Must be able to follow written and oral instructions and be able to use a variety of kitchen equipment. Progressively responsible experience in quantity cooking, preparation of a variety of food item appropriate for children, quality and cost control of food preparation, inventory and storage procedures for food supplies and equipment, and procurement of food supplies and equipment. Must be able to perform yield testing to determine portion cost and to adjust ingredients in standardized recipes. Experience must have been gained in a grill, snack bar restaurant or similar food activity Must be physically able to frequently lift objects weighing up to 40 pounds, and occasionally over 40 pounds. Must satisfactorily complete food handlers training, physical, TB Tine, CPR/First Aid, and installation, state, and national criminal background checks. Education Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. This position does not allow for education substitution in order to qualify. Additional information Child Development Program will provide 100% child care fee discount for all CY staff for the first child enrolled in a full-time or regular part-time DAF CDP. A 25% discount will apply for any additional children of direct care staff. Please contact local NAF HR Office for additional information. Referral and Recruitment Incentive Awards are available to be paid to eligible CY employees until the closing date of this announcement. A signed service agreement may be required. Referral: $250.00 for an additional applicant referral who is selected for hire and stays on staff for at least 6 months. Recruitment: $1,000 for each new staff member after completion of 6 months on staff; signed service agreement required. Individual must fully meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position. This includes providing any supporting documents needed for verification. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age at time of hire. This position requires the incumbent to be able to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing. Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must be registered for Selective Service. Direct deposit is required. Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) check. A probationary period may be required. Pre-employment requirements must be satisfactorily met prior to Entrance on Duty (EOD). Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government's interest. Multiple positions may be filled from this job opportunity announcement. And additional selections may also be made from this job opportunity announcement. Selection(s) are subject to restrictions resulting from hiring preferences and priority consideration eligible. This is a Non-Appropriated Fund (NAF) position carrying out Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) activities for the Air Force and Space Force. 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