Food Service Worker Leader

Summary About the Position: This position is located at Womack Army Medical Center, Fort Bragg, North Carolina. Working environment includes kitchen as well as both front and back of house. This position requires Shift Work. Incumbent will supervise a shift to feed military members and patients, along with their family members. Incumbent must have ability to lead others in accomplishing goals and strengthening skills. Learn more about this agency Duties Serve as working leader of 3 or more employees in accomplishing trades and labor work. Pass on instructions received from supervisor to employees. Insure food and cleaning supplies, equipment and tools are available. Check work progress and compliance with supervisor's instructions and guidelines. Answer worker's questions regarding procedures, policies, written instructions and other directives. Provide information to supervisor about status and progress of work. Requirements Conditions of employment Selectee is required to wear protective shoes. This position has been designated “Mission Essential”. In the event of severe weather conditions or other such emergency type situations, the incumbent is required to report to work or remain at work as scheduled to support mission operations. Must be able to obtain/ maintain a Food Handler's Certification. Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation. A Personnel Security Investigation is required. A one-year probationary period is required if the selectee has not previously met this requirement. Selectees will be required to sign a statement (Condition of Employment) consenting to seasonal influenza vaccinations or must provide a recognized exemption. A pre-placement medical examination is required. Immunization screening is required. Hepatitis B immunization is required for all positions with direct patient contact. Applicants may be required to show proof of other immunizations depending on the type of position. This position may require rotating shifts (i.e. work schedule that requires employees to continuously rotate from one shift to another at predetermined intervals). This position may require the incumbent to work weekends and/or holidays. Moderate to heavy lifting up to 40 pounds is required. Qualifications Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities.Interagency Career Transition Assistance PlanPriority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability RetirementPriority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible 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. There is no specific length of training or experience required. However, you must be able to demonstrate, through experience shown in your written application materials that you possess the sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the work of this position without more than normal supervision. Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of a(n) Food Service Worker Leader The ability to perform the common task preparing, transporting and delivering meals to patients; checking menus against what was ordered to ensure accuracy of trays being delivered to patients; explaining work requirements, methods, and procedures to subordinates; operating kitchen equipment according to established usage and safety instructions; and organizing and assigning task to be performed and ensuring work is complete. ~ without more than normal supervision. - Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating.Interagency Career Transition Assistance PlanPriority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability RetirementPriority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible Physical Efforts: Work involves frequent lifting or moving objects weighing up to 30 pounds and occasional lifting up to 44 pounds, and constant standing and walking, mainly on concrete floors. Working Conditions: Work is performed in a noisy kitchen. Incumbent is subject to injuries from equipment used; exposed to dirt, grease and water in cleaning tasks; exposed to extremes in temperature when removing supplies from walk-in refrigerators. Wears safety shoes and other protective items as required. Education This job does not have an education qualification requirement. Additional information Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. One year trial/probationary period may be required. Direct Deposit of Pay is required. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest. Expand Hide  additional information Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Benefits A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits. Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.