Summary
This position is located at the West Point Club.
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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
- Prepares and cooks a variety of menu items. Working alone or with the assistant of a higher-grade cook or supervisor, prepares a variety of foods and desserts according to menu requirements. Adjusts recipes for larger or smaller quantities.
- Follows recipes to prepare items such as soups, stews, casseroles, gravies, sauces, hot cereals, meatloaf, meatballs, croquettes. Roasts variety of meats such as beef, pork, lamb, veal, fish and poultry. Grills, deep fries, broils and steams foods.
- Apportions foods for family style servings as well as for plate service. Prepares vegetables, cold food platters, eggs in a variety of ways, French toast, pancakes and crepes. Checks food for appropriate preparation, temperature, and packaging.
- Follows health and safety precautions to ensure safe preparation and storage of food items. Picks up items for menu rotation, rotating food inventories as appropriate. Takes inventory to determine ordering requirements.
- Operates kitchen equipment designed to cook and mix food items. Uses, cleans and maintains power kitchen equipment. Keeps working area clean in accordance with standard sanitation requirements. Performs other duties as assigned.
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.
- Must be able to work varying and/or rotating shifts to include nights, weekends, holidays and events.
- A Medical Examination is required; work involves continual standing, walking, frequent stooping, reaching, pushing, pulling and bending; must be able to lifts or move objects weighing up to 40 pounds, unassisted.
- 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.
- The dual compensation guidelines DO NOT apply to this position. All GS and NAF employees whether full time or part time are eligible to apply for this position.
Qualifications
1. A minimum of 6 months work experience preparing a variety of menu items including regular and special diet entrees and dessert items fairly independently (without more than normal supervision) in addition to skill in working with professional kitchen appliances and equipment.
2. Ability to communicate (verbal and written) in English.
This experience must be reflected on your resume to be considered eligible for this position.
Skill and Knowledge: Basic knowledge of food preparation principles and practical understanding of the physical processes that occur in cooking. Knowledge of proper cooking temperatures and preparation methods for a variety of foods. Ability to scheduled and coordinate preparation of a number of different foods in order to ensure that they are ready for service at the appropriate mealtime. Knowledge of food borne illnesses, food safety and proper storage methods for hot and cold food items in order to prevent loss or illness due to spoilage. Ability to follow written and verbal instructions, particularly standard recipes and detailed cooking instructions. Skill in operating and cleaning a wide variety of food service equipment, including special equipment for the preparation of large volume items. Skill in carving, preparing, garnishing, and assembling attractive platters, salads and other food presentations.
Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies: knowledge, skills, abilities, additional screening criteria and other characteristics.
Education
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
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)
Required Documents
The following documents must be submitted with your application:
The below items are accepted and may be needed to support a qualification and/or a claimed priority/preference:
- Cover Letter
- DD-214/ Statement of Service
- Marriage Certificate
- PCS Orders
- Resume
- Separation Notice (RIF)
- SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
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): 12531566. Announcement closes at 11:59 PM Eastern Time on 02/27/2025 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/12531566.
- 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.
Next steps
Your resume will be reviewed to verify that qualification requirements have been met. We appreciate your interest in this position!
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