Cook Job in Little Rock AFB, AR

Vacancy No. 24-5FFSYC689244 Department Air Mobility Command
Salary $21.06 to $24.55 Grade 6 to 6
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Part-time
Open Date 12/17/2024 Close Date 12/26/2024
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
Little Rock AFB, AR


Summary

About the position: This position will be assigned to the - Little Rock AFB, AR -Child Development Center.

This position is guaranteed a minimum of 0 hours but can be scheduled to a maximum of 40 hours per week.

Physical Effort: Light to moderate physical effort in lifting up to 45 pounds or pushing carts. Constantly standing and walking.

This job is open to

Clarification from the agency

A Resume is always required! Other Required documents may vary based on the eligibility you are claiming (i.e., applying as a Military Spouse Preference - MSP, applying as a veteran, applying as a current federal employee, applying as a displaced employee, etc.,) Please see Required Documents section below. USAJOBS Help Center - Unique Hiring Paths is also helpful information.

Duties

  • Boils, bakes, fries, and broils meats, fish, and poultry by watching the item cooking; turning as required, regulating temperature, and removing when done.

  • Adjusts standardized recipes for large quantity cooking.

  • Maintains proper temperature for all food during holding, transport, reheating, and serving to ensure food safety.

  • Washes and cleans kitchen equipment.

  • Assists in training guidelines on new policy and procedures.

  • Responsible for meal preparation/serving of all meals and snacks in specified quantities to meet Air Force requirements related to Air Force Childcare Food Programs.

  • Prepares an Air Force Form 287 for the Director's review and approval for purchasing food.

  • Purchases supplies weekly.

  • Assists in preparing USDA forms CCFP-6 and food counts.

  • Submits reports to the CDC Director for review.

  • Attends all training sessions and staff meetings as required.

  • Responsible for general food sanitation of the kitchen.

  • Maintains cleanliness throughout the kitchen/dining room areas during scheduled hours of duty.

  • Follows posted menu.

  • Informs Child Development Center Director of any necessary menu changes for recording.

  • Provides food for other staff members for field trips and cooking experiences for the children in the center.

  • Uses Air Force-approved seasonal cycle menus and rotates on the approved schedule.

  • Provides nutritionally equivalent substitutions for children with food allergies/sensitivities.

  • Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • This position requires the applicant to be able to obtain a Food Handler's Certificate and/or complete food handler's training.
  • 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 satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks in accordance with Air Force and DoD policy, and a Child Care Tier 1 background investigation.

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: 12/26/2024Business Based Action, Military Spouse Preference, Outside Applicant Veteran, Spouse/Widow/Parent of Veteran, and 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 adequate experience in preparing and serving nutritional foods for young children. Must have basic knowledge of food preparation principles and practical understanding of physical changes that occur during the processing and cooking of food. Must have ability to follow instructions, work safely, and do simple arithmetic. Must be able to follow USDA requirements. Must be willing to go through training required by the service regulation. Knowledge of operating and cleaning food service equipment and the ability to season food and decide when foods are done is required. Must have practical knowledge of methods and procedures necessary for ordering, issuing, and storing food items in accordance with inventory and sanitation requirements. Must be 18 years of age, hold a high school diploma or equivalent, have the ability to speak, read and write English. Must be physically able to frequently lift objects weighing up to 40 pounds with assistance. Must be able to obtain Food Handler's card and satisfactorily complete all pre-employment and investigative requirements.

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.

Additional information

  • Individual must fully meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position.
  • 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 Nonappropriated Fund (NAF) position carrying out Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) activities for the Air Force and Space Force.

Benefits

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How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Your resume and supporting document will be evaluated against the qualifications of the position.

Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination has been made that you have inflated your responses to meet the position's qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.

To better expedite the hiring process, we recommend including full contact information (name, address, phone number, email, etc.,) for professional and personal references on your resume.

Required Documents

Required documents may vary based on the eligibility you are claiming (i.e., applying as a Military Spouse Preference - MSP, applying as a veteran, applying as a current federal employees, applying as a displaced employee, etc.,). The below document(s) are required and MUST be submitted with your application by the closing date of this job announcement:

  • Resume


Your resume may be submitted in any format and must support identified the general or specialized experience described in this announcement. If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations and you may not be considered for this vacancy.

Other accepted documents to support a qualification and/or claimed preference/priority eligibility may include:

  • Cover Letter
  • DD-214/ Statement of Service
  • Diploma/ GED
  • Disability Letter (VA)
  • License
  • To qualify for Military Spousal Preference required documents: Marriage Certificate and Sponsor's Orders
  • To qualify for Veterans Preference required at a minimum documents: DD-214 Member 4
  • PCS Orders
  • Professional Certification
  • Proof of Marriage Status
  • Resume
  • Separation Notice (RIF)
  • SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
  • Transcript


As described above, your complete application includes your resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and supporting documents which prove your claimed eligibility. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.

NOTE: Documents submitted as part of the application package to include supplemental documents may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to remove another person's personal information before you submit your application. You may be asked to provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

How to Apply

To be considered for this vacancy you must apply and complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above.

The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 12/26/2024 to receive consideration.

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After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.

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Agency contact information

Little Rock NAF HR Office
Address
Little Rock Child Development Center
19 FSS/FSCN
1255 Vandenburg Blvd, Suite 227
Little Rock AFB, AR 72099-4942
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