Cook NA-04 Job in Fort Huachuca, AZ

Vacancy No. O3NAFEJ-25-12681856 Department Army Installation Management Command
Salary $19.39 to $22.61 Grade 4 to 4
Perm/Temp Temporary FT/PT Part-time
Open Date 1/30/2025 Close Date 3/11/2025
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
Fort Huachuca, AZ


Summary

This position is located at MWR Jeannie's Diner on Fort Huachuca, AZ. This is a flexible position (0-40 hours) with no eligibility to participate in the NAF Employee Benefits Plans.

This announcement is open continuous; closing 03/11/2025 or until the position is filled. Bi-weekly reviews and lists sent to management starting 18 FEB 2025; additional lists may be sent at management request.

This job is open to

Clarification from the agency

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.

Duties

  • Performs a full range of simple cooking by preparing and cooking items that require little or no processing, such as pancakes, sausage, eggs, hamburgers, and fresh or canned vegetables.
  • Prepares hot cereals and concentrated or ehydrated soups, sauces and gravies. Makes cold sandwich fillings. Sets up and replenishes salad bar.
  • Prepares food by peeling, chopping, grinding, paring, cutting, slicing, dicing, pureeing, dredging, flouring, or breading.
  • Weighs, measures, and- assembles ingredients for regular and modified menu items. Mixes ingredients according to precisely written recipes.
  • Covers, dates, and stores leftovers according to established procedures. Operates a variety of kitchen equipment using gas, electricity, steam or microwave heat sources.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • Direct Deposit and Social Security Card is required.
  • Meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position.
  • Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) check.
  • Must be willing and able to frequently lift and carry items weighing up to 40 pounds.
  • Appointment subject to favorable suitability determination.
  • 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, para.2 to include a medical examination.
  • Incumbent may be required to complete a Tier 1 background investigation for a Common Access Card for physical access to federally-controlled facilities.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:
  • Work experience in preparing foods and cooking simple foods and short orders in a cafeteria, restaurant, or mess.
  • Demonstration of the following work behavior is desirable:
a. Neatness and good grooming.
b. Dependability.
c. Ability to work under pressure.

Please Note: If providing a resume, the information provided on your resume should be clear and specific. You will be rated based solely off of the information provided within your resume. Assumptions will not be made regarding your experience and the duties performed.

Education

This position does not have an education substitution.

Additional information

Area of Consideration:

  • The Area of Consideration for this vacancy announcement is US Citizens and Non-US Citizens within 80 miles of Fort Huachuca. (Military Spouse Preference (MSP) and Involuntarily Separated Military Preference (ISMP) eligible candidates are included in the 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 12:00 pm CST (noon) by 03/11/2025 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.
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.
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, contingent upon eligibility.
Please check out our Applicant Information Kit: Other:
  • Additional referrals may be made from this vacancy announcement for up to 90 days after the closing date.
  • 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/
  • Any individual who was required to register with Selective Service and who is not registered or knowingly and willfully did not register before the requirement terminated or became inapplicable to the individual, will not be hired.

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:

  • NAF Preference - Involuntarily Separated From the Military
  • NAF Preference - Spouse Employment Preference (SEP)
  • NAF Priority Consideration - Business Based Action
  • NAF Priority Consideration - Current Appropriated Funds Employee CNE (APF)
  • NAF Priority Consideration - Current/Former NAF Employee (CNE/FNE)
  • NAF Priority Consideration - Outside Applicant Veteran (OAV)
  • NAF Priority Consideration - Parent of a Veteran (OAV)
  • NAF Priority Consideration - Spouse/Widow(er) of a Veteran (OAV)


If claiming any of the below eligibilities supporting documentation must be received at the time of the application.

**If you are looking to claim Spousal Preference (SEP) please ensure that your marriage certificate is uploaded along with the PCS Orders for validation purposes.**

**If claiming CNE/FNE preference, please make sure to upload a copy of your DA form 3434**

**If claiming Veterans Consideration, please ensure you upload a signed copy of your DD 214 (Member 4 or Service 2 copy).**

Refusal of a military spouse to participate in established recruitment procedures (e.g. interview, K.S.A's where required, etc.) is considered a declination of employment and is a basis for termination of SEP entitlement for the current PCS of the sponsor.

Required Documents

The following documents must be submitted with your application:

  • Resume
  • Please include name and contact information for at least two (2) professional AND personal references on your resume when applying for jobs.
  • All experience must be listed on resume to include job title and description of all duties performed. Qualifications will not be assumed nor considered after the closing of the announcement.
The below items are accepted and will be needed to support a qualification and/or a claimed priority/preference:
  • Cover Letter
  • DD-214/ Statement of Service
  • If claiming Spouse Employment Preference (SEP) submit a copy of your marriage certificate along with the Military PCS Orders in order to receive consideration for SEP.
  • PCS Orders
  • Professional Certification
  • Separation Notice (RIF)
  • DA Form 3434
  • SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
  • Transcripts
**Note to applicants: If you are looking to claim any preference or consideration, please ensure that your supporting documents are uploaded with your application for validation.**

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): 12681856. Announcement closes at 11:59 PM Eastern Time on 03/11/2025 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/12681856.
  • 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.

Agency contact information

NAF CHRA Fort Huachuca
Address
EJ-NAF-W6CFAA US ARMY GARRISON FT HUACHUCA
DO NOT MAIL
Fort Huachuca, AZ 85613
US

Next steps

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