Cook NA-04 Job in Brunssum, Netherlands

Vacancy No. O5NAFJU-24-12626507 Department Army Installation Management Command
Salary $18.91 to $22.06 Grade 4 to 4
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Part-time
Open Date 11/27/2024 Close Date 1/8/2025
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
Brunssum, Netherlands


Summary

Who May Apply? US Citizens currently residing within the commuting area of BRUNSSUM, the Netherlands (NL) (not ordinarily resident in the NL. US resident alien family members of US sponsors who are citizens of NATO countries other than the NL. Non-US Nationals must have resided in the US or US Territory for three (3) or more continuous years immediately preceding the start of Federal affiliation.

This position is located at the USAG Benelux, DFMWR, the Hub, Brunssum, the Netherlands.

This job is open to

Clarification from the agency

US Citizens currently residing within the commuting area of Brunssum, the Netherlands (not ordinarily resident in the Netherlands). US resident alien family members of US sponsors who are citizens of NATO countries other than the Netherlands and possess a valid green card and US Social Security Number (SSN). Please note: Non-US Nationals must have resided in the US or US Territory for three (3) or more continuous years immediately preceding the start of Federal affiliation.

Duties

  • Performs a full range of simple cooking by preparing and cooking items that require little or no processing.
  • Prepares food, mixes ingredients according to recipes, and stores leftovers according to established procedures.
  • Weighs, measures, and assembles ingredients for regular and modified menu items, and mixes ingredients according to precisely written recipes.
  • Operates a variety of kitchen equipment using gas, electricity, steam or microwave heat sources.
  • Cleans, stores, and maintains all equipment and work areas after each use. Follows established sanitation procedures when handling food.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • Direct Deposit and Social Security Card is required
  • Meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position.
  • Possesses satisfactory completion of pre-employment background checks in accordance with AR 215-3, 2-13, to include a Tier 1 background investigation.
  • Successfully complete a health screening. Immunizations required as a condition of employment for the health and safety of those in the facility.
  • 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.
  • Must be able to move objects up to 40 pounds unassisted.
  • Must be able to occasionally move items weighing over 40 pounds with the assistance of other workers or lifting devices.

Qualifications

SPECIALIZED WORK EXPERIENCE IN PREPARING FOODS AND COOKING SIMPLE FOODS AND SHORT ORDERS IN A CAFETERIA, RESTAURANT, OR MESS.
Demonstration of the following work behavior:
  1. Neatness and good grooming.
  2. Dependability.
  3. Ability to work under pressure.
  • Basic knowledge of food preparation methods and procedures.
  • Skill to cook a limited variety of prepared foods or short order foods.
  • Ability to read and understand written food service material, such as food labels, standardized recipes, and basic work instructions.
  • Skill in performing basic mathematical computations to multiply ingredients in a recipe or to determine how many servings a container will hold.
  • Knowledge of the various tables of weights and measures and ability to follow instructions to convert from standard to metric measurements.
  • Skill in operating, disassembling and cleaning basic food service equipment such as griddles, broilers, and food grinders.
  • Knowledge of basic sanitation, infection and spoilage control procedures.

Additional information

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 noon (European Time) on 01/08/2025 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.
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.
PCS Costs
  • Payment Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government's interest.
Incentives and Bonuses
  • Incentives will not be paid.
Foreign Overseas Allowances
  • Living Quarters Allowance (LQA) will not be paid for this position.
  • Employment Overseas provides a lot of additional benefits & entitlements, for information please contact your local HR office at the address listed at the bottom of this vacancy announcement.
  • Applicants must comply with the Exceptional Family Member Program, for information click here
Please check out our Applicant Information Kit: Other:
  • Information may be requested regarding the vaccination status of selected applicants for the purposes of implementing other 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.
  • Conversion of employment category (from Flex to RPT/RFT) may be accomplished without further competition in accordance with AR 215-3.
  • THE TOUR OF DUTY REQUIRES ROTATING SHIFTWORK TO INCLUDE WEEKENDS AND HOLIDAYS.
  • Applications are valid for 90 days after submission date. Applicants will be referred to selecting officials as additional vacancies occur.
Overseas Employment Eligibility
  • U.S. citizens overseas under ordinarily resident status are not eligible for appointment under the Status of Forces Agreement.
  • In NATO countries employment of non-U.S. citizens under U.S. conditions is restricted by the NATO SOFA to individuals who are nationals of a NATO country. These individuals may not be employed under U.S. employment conditions in the country of their citizenship.

How You Will Be Evaluated

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

Applicants can claim the following eligibilities in the following order:
Military Spouse Preference (SEP), Involuntarily Separated Military Preference (ISMP), Family Member Preference (FMP), Business Based Action (BBA), Current and Former NAF employees (CNE/FNE), Current APF employees (CAE), Outside Applicant Veteran (OAV), Spouse/Widow(er) Veteran (OAV (Spouse)), Parent of a Veteran (OAV ((Parent)), and Outside Applicant Non-Veteran (OANV). Preference eligible candidates are included in the area of consideration

Under DoD guidelines, SEP is lost once a spouse obtains or declines a regular or permanent Appropriated Fund (APF) or Non-Appropriated Fund (NAF) position whether the preference was applied or not (this includes AAFES positions).

Required documents for each consideration category can be found in the applicant information kit. Eligibilities are listed above in the consideration order in accordance with the AR 215-3. Applicants will only be awarded the highest preference/priority consideration found eligible. Failure to provide supporting documentation to validate preference or priority consideration claims could adversely impact the applicant's eligibility.

Required Documents

The following documents must be submitted with your application:

  • Resume


The below items are accepted and may be needed to support a qualification and/or a claimed priority/preference:
  • DD-214/ Statement of Service
  • PCS Orders
  • Professional Certification
  • Resume
  • Separation Notice (RIF)
  • SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action


Referral lists are based on the qualifications stated in the job announcement. Your qualifications MUST be fully described in your resume. In describing your experience, be clear and specific. NO ASSUMPTIONS WILL BE MADE REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.

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

You may submit your application package using one of the two methods identified below:
1. Electronically (preferred) at https://www.usajobs.gov/ and search for Vacancy Number (VIN): O5NAFJU-24-12626507. Announcement closes at 11:59 PM Eastern Time on 01/08/2025 to receive consideration.
-Click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application. Click this link to preview the application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12626507.
-Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.
-You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account, or your application will be incomplete.
-It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that the application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan.
-Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the USA Staffing Applicant Resource Center.
2. Manually: Please refer to the "Additional Information" section of this announcement for instructions.

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.

Neglecting to respond to the job related questions will result in an ineligible rating.

Agency contact information

Army NAF Benelux HRO
Address
JU-NAF-W6EZAA USAG BENELUX
DO NOT MAIL
APO, AE 09708
US
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Next steps

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