Cook

Company

Department of Agriculture - Forest Service

Location

Multiple Locations

Type

Full Time

Job Description

Summary

THIS IS AN OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT. APPLICATIONS WILL EXPIRE EVERY 90 DAYS. IN ORDER TO REMAIN IN CONSIDERATION, APPLICANTS MUST RESUBMIT THEIR APPLICATIONS.

Positions are located on a Forest Service Job Corps Civilian Conservation Center.

The incumbent cooks and prepares a variety of hot and cold menu items for Center students and staff. The Cook is responsible for handling and storing food in a clean and sanitary environment and for the control of stock levels of food and supplies..

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Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
  • Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service or exempt.
  • Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check.
  • Successful completion of one-year probationary period, unless previously served.
  • Per Public Law 104-134 all Federal employees are required to have federal payments made by direct deposit to their financial institution.
  • Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit E-Verify.
  • Must have or be able to obtain the appropriate State Food Handlers Certification(s) within 90 days of appointment.
  • This is a Test Designated Position. You will be tested for illegal drugs prior to appointment. Appointment is conditional on negative results.
  • You may be required to push, lift, and carry up to 40 pounds.

Qualifications

In order to qualify, you must meet the eligibility and qualifications requirements as defined below by the closing date of the announcement. For more information on the qualifications for this position, visit the Office of Personnel Management's Federal Wage System Qualifications Standards.

Your application and resume must clearly show that you possess the experience requirements.

Applicants must show possession of the screen-out job element. Applicants who do not meet the following screen-out job element will not be evaluated further.

Screen-Out Job Element: Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision

In addition to the above requirement, applicants will be rated on the job elements listed below:

Ability to do quantity cooking following written instructions
Ability to use kitchen utensils and equipment
Skill in dexterity and work safety practices
Work Practices (includes cleanliness, neatness, and concern for sanitation)
Technical Practices (knowledge of food preparation techniques)
Knowledge of Materials

There is no substitution of education for this position.

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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.



Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

For more information about Job Corps please visit https://www.fs.usda.gov/working-with-us/careers/job-corps.

The USDA Forest Service has legislative authority to recruit and fill Permanent (Career/Career-Conditional), Temporary, and Term Appointments under the USDA Demonstration Project. Under this authority, any U.S. citizen may apply.

Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP), Reemployment Priority List (RPL), or Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP): To exercise selection priority for this vacancy, CTAP/RPL/ICTAP candidates must meet the basic eligibility requirements and all selective factors. CTAP/ICTAP eligibles must meet the agency's definition for a quality candidate as provided in the How You Will Be Evaluated section of this announcement to be considered.

The Forest Service may use certain incentives and hiring flexibilities, currently offered by the Federal government, to attract highly qualified candidates. Additional information is available at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/pay-and-leave-flexibilities-for-recruitment-and-retention/


This position is not eligible for telework.

This is a bargaining unit position and is represented by either NFFE, AFGE, or NAGE.

Forest Service daycare facilities are not available.

Government Housing may be available.
THIS IS AN OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT. This type of announcement provides the Forest Service with a readily available source of applicants when vacancies occur. Eligibility and qualifications will be verified when there is a vacancy for the location and grade for which you applied. Information on specific locations where jobs are being filled and the dates when applications are due for these locations can be found at https://fsoutreach.gdcii.com/Outreach.

For additional information on the duties of the position, contact Scott Palmer [email protected].

For additional information about Job Corps Civilian Conservation Centers and locations click here.

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Date Posted

09/30/2024

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