Cook

• Assists cooks in their tasks
• Obtains necessary products and small equipment items required for food preparation
• Carefully follows standard recipes and uses correct measuring devices while preparing all assigned items
• Follows manufacturers' instructions when operating food production and serving equipment
• Consistently uses safe and sanitary food handling practices, including those related to personal hygiene
• Returns soiled food preparation utensils and other small wares to the proper areas
• Maintains a clean work station, including equipment used for food preparation tasks
• Collects food and beverage products and small wares required for item preparation
• Assists in plating food items for service
• Handles leftover food items as instructed by the sous chef
• Cleans banquet preparation equipment, serving equipment, and assigned work station areas
• Maintain accurate records of food supplies, and freezer / fridge temperatures
• Ensure stock rotation. Assist in the ordering of stocks and checking of deliveries, spending and check and value stocks as required
• Performs other appropriate tasks assigned.
• Work requires continual standing and walking, and frequent stooping, reaching, pushing and pulling, and bending. Frequently lifts or moves objects weighing up to 40 lbs. unassisted, and occasionally lifts or moves objects weighing over 40 lbs. with the assistance of lifting devices or other workers.

Conditions of employment

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance – requires 18 years of age
• Males born after December 31, 1959 must be registered for Selective Service
• Verification of employment eligibility in the United States is required - We are an E-Verify participant
• Probationary period: Flexible employees are employed based on the needs of the business.
• Must be able to understand and communicate in English
• Participation in Direct Deposit
• Must maintain the privacy of official work information and data, and demonstrate the highest level of ethical conduct.
• Must complete an Occupational Health screening for this position

Qualifications

In order to meet the basic requirement of the Laborer (Motor Vehicle Operator) position, NA-3502-04, you must meet the following: Experience performing culinary duties that have given you the ability to perform the duties of this position, which may include, but are not limited to: food preparation, following standardized recipes, cleaning workstation and kitchen equipment, inspecting goods for freshness and stock rotation, plating food, etc.

YOU WILL BE RATED ON THE FOLLOWING KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (KSAs) FOR THIS POSITION:

1. Experience in a culinary role. Line cook experience is preferred.
2. Knowledge of and experience using food service equipment.
3. Experience with proper storage techniques like "FIFO". ServSafe certification is preferred.
4. Ability to follow kitchen procedures and standardized recipes.
5. Experience as a short order, banquet cook, and/or prep cook.

How you will be evaluated

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

All applications and supporting documents will be reviewed to determine if they meet the hiring eligibility and KSA requirements listed in the announcement, and will be rated based on the information provided. Best qualified applicants will be referred to the hiring manager.

The below items are accepted and may be needed to support a claimed preference.

• Resume (Not to exceed 2 pages)
• Cover Letter
• Transcript and/or Diploma ~ If using education screen-in for KSA #
• If Claiming NAF RPL (Non-Appropriated Fund Reemployment Priority): Most recent separation BBA SF50 (or equivalent)
• If Claiming Spousal Preference ~ Proof of Marriage and PCS Orders
• If Claiming Veterans Priority Consideration ~ DD-214 page 4
• Current or Former Federal Employee ~ SF50 or equivalent

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