Cook NA-06

Company

Department of the Army - Army Tank-Automotive and Armament Command (TACOM)

Location

Watervliet, New York Watervliet, New York

Type

Full Time

Job Description

Summary

These positions are for a new daily breakfast and lunch operation that opened. It will be open Monday-Friday for breakfast and lunch service(s). In addition, these positions may be resourced to support the MWR catering operations for installation events and private gatherings.

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Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • Direct Deposit and Social Security Card is required.
  • Meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position.
  • A one year probationary period may be required.
  • Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) check.
  • 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.
  • Subject to satisfactory completion of all pre-employment checks in accordance with AR 215-3.
  • An employer referred pre-employment physical examination is required.
  • Incumbent will be required to complete a Tier 1 background investigation for a Common Access Card for physical access to federally-controlled facilities.
  • Must be physically able to frequently lift and move items weighing up to 40 pounds.
  • Must be physically able to occasionally lift and move items weighing over 40 pounds with the assistance of lifting devices or other workers.
  • Must be physically able to stand and walk, with frequent stooping, reaching, pushing, pulling, and bending.
  • Must possess or be able to obtain and maintain a Food Handler's Certification.
  • Management reserves the right to reassign employees to other facilities.
  • Work schedule may be irregular. The incumbent may be required to work, nights, weekends, holidays and/or special events.

Qualifications

Qualified candidates will possess the following:
  • a minimum of six (6) months of work experience preparing a variety of menu items including regular and special diet entrees and dessert items fairly independently (without more than normal supervision), AND
  • work experience using kitchen appliances and equipment, AND
  • work experience carving, preparing garnishes, and assembling attractive platters, salads, and other food presentations, AND
  • knowledge of food borne illnesses, food safety, and proper storage methods for hot and cold food items in order to prevent spoilage, AND
  • the ability to read and understand written food material, labels, recipes, and instructions, AND
  • the ability to speak and write in the English language.
PLEASE NOTE: Your resume & application package must reflect the qualifications stated in the announcement and questionnaire to be rated eligible.

Applicants interested in this position should plan to attend the Job Fair on 14 March 2024 from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Watervliet Arsenal. Hiring Event Cut-off is: 03/14/2023 at 11:59 p.m. EST. Applications received by this cut-off will be considered first and possibly referred to the Hiring Official. Applications received after this cut-off will only be considered if the Hiring Official does not select from the Initial Cut-Off list or if additional vacancies occur.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

This is a Standing Register Job Announcement meaning it will stay announced for at least 30 days and as new applicants apply & management needs to fill the position, applications will be reviewed and sent to management if they meet the minimum qualifications set forth in this job announcement.

Area of Consideration:
The AREA OF CONSIDERATION for this vacancy announcement is U.S. Citizens and Non-U.S. Nationals who have resided in the U.S. or U.S. Territory for three (3) or more continuous years immediately preceding the start of Federal affiliation and reside within the Local Commuting Area (defined as 50-mile radius) of Watervliet, NY.

Spouse Employment Preference (SEP) and Involuntarily Separated Military Preference (ISMP) are included in this area of consideration.

Manual Applications:

  • If you are unable to apply online, you may submit your application package using a manual application method. Please contact the NAF Human Resources Office or representative listed on this job announcement to request a copy of the manual application form. All completed manual application forms (along with resume and other supporting documentation) must be received no later than 3:00 p.m. by 07/15/2024, or Initial Cut-Off Date, in order to process your application in a timely manner. Please note that neglecting to respond to the job related questions may result in an ineligible rating.
PCS Costs
  • Payment Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs are NOT authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is NOT in the Government's interest.
FWS Allowances and Differentials
  • This is a federal wage schedule (FWS) position.
  • All FWS employees are entitled to overtime work for work in excess of 8 hours in a day or in excess of 40 hours in the administrative workweek, whichever provides the greater benefit to the employee.
  • Regular full-time, regular part-time (to include those in a limited tenure appointment category) and regularly scheduled flexible (this Flexible position is NOT defined as Regularly Scheduled) employees are entitled to Sunday premium pay when working Sunday shifts.
  • A FWS employee will be paid a night shift differential of 7.5% for the entire shift when a majority of the employee's regularly scheduled non-overtime hours of work occur between the hours of 1500 and 2400. A FWS employee will be paid a night shift differential of 10% of the scheduled rate if a majority of the employee's regularly scheduled non-overtime hours of work occur between the hours of 2300-0800.
Incentives and Bonuses
  • Incentives will NOT be paid.
Non-Foreign Overseas Allowances
  • Non-foreign overseas allowances, cost of living (COLA), and differentials will NOT be paid.
Please check out our Applicant Information Kit: Other:
  • Information may be requested regarding the vaccination status of selectees for the purposes of implementing workplace safety protocols. For more information, visit https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/faq/vaccinations/
  • Additional referrals may be made from this vacancy announcement for up to 90 days after the closing date.
  • Applications are valid for 90 days after submission date. Applicants will be referred to selecting officials as additional vacancies occur.

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Date Posted

07/02/2024

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