About the position: This position is located at the Child Development Center. The function of the organization where this position is located is in official functional statements. The purpose of this position is to supervise subordinates in the preparation of food for children following USDA guidelines.

Duties

Responsible for the planning, scheduling, and supervising of NAF employees in the Child Development Center kitchen. Instruct employees on appropriate preparation of food for children. Prepares schedules and approves/disapproves leave. Ensures employees follow health and safety standards. Responsible for requirement, employee evaluations and staff training. Ensures food and equipment are available for use in food preparation. Responsible for the preparation and prompt serving of meals to children in the Child Development Center. Formulates cyclic menus for use to conform to USDA Standards. Checks food during and after preparation for conformance, eye appeal and proper seasoning. Adjusts standardized recipes and performs yield testing. Prepares special foods in conjunction with parent parties and parent advisory meals. Responsible for inventory of foods, supplies and equipment. Orders and receives food using computer program. Prepares USDA and FDA reports, reports any inventory variance to the Director. Ensures equipment is cleaned and maintained and reports any damage or breakdowns to the Director. Responsible for receipts and account balances IAW procedures for the NAF Pcard usage. Provides food handlers training to all CYPAs. Performs other related duties as assigned. Work is assigned either written or orally from Child Development Center Director. Work is reviewed in progress and upon completion for adequacy and compliance with instructions. Ability to supervise three or more workers to provide children appropriate meals. Knowledge of food preparation and characteristics of foods. Skill to plan coordinate and time sequence steps needed to prepare entire meals on time without overcooking or waste. Ability to adjust recipes for servings required substitutions and seasoning; recognize characteristics of foods in deciding that raw materials are fresh; and judge prepared food by color, consistency, temperature, odor and taste. Frequently lifting objects weighing 40 pounds, and occasionally lifting over 40 pounds. Continuous standing and walking, and frequent stooping, reaching, pushing and bending. Must pass pre-employment physical. Works in hot and noisy kitchens. Exposed to steam, fumes and odors. Danger of falling, bums and cuts. Exposed to extreme temperatures when entering walk-in refrigerators or freezer unit. If interested in this position please preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12094274

Requirements

• 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.
• 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 the incumbent to complete assigned training, to include Food Handlers certification, within specified time from date hire or assignment to position.
• This position could require shift work including days, evenings, weekends, holidays, or family down days.

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, 09/04/2023 Business Based ActionMilitary Spouse PreferenceOutside Applicant VeteranSpouse/Widow/Parent of VeteranTransition 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 qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Experience in supervising the work of subordinate employees in accomplishing cooking duties. Must be able to follow written and oral instructions and be able to use a variety of kitchen equipment. Progressively responsible experience in quantity cooking, preparation of a variety of food item appropriate for children, quality and cost control of food preparation, inventory and storage procedures for food supplies and equipment, and procurement of food supplies and equipment. Must be able to perform yield testing to determine portion cost and to adjust ingredients in standardized recipes. Experience must have been gained in a grill, snack bar restaurant or similar food activity. Must be physically able to frequently lift objects weighing up to 40 pounds, and occasionally over 40 pounds. Must be able to continuously stand, walk, stoop, reach, push, pull, and bend for long periods of time. Must satisfactorily complete food handlers training, obtain and pass a pre-employment physical, TB Tine, CPR/First Aid, and installation, state, and national criminal background checks. Must have basic computer skills. Ensures foods are properly prepared by reviewing work in progress and evaluates employee performance. Ensures that EEO concepts are applied and that an appropriate work environment is maintained. Ensures good safety and health practices. Maintains and effective internal control system to preclude or minimize the potential for fraud, waste, and abuse. Consistently accomplishes work in a timely manner and ensures meals are served in the time allotted. Consistently maintains the kitchen cleanliness to include equipment IAW base food regulations. Meets USDA and FDA report suspense's. Promptly informs supervisor of accidents and/or damages to supplies, equipment or vehicles and of any observed unsafe practices and /or procedures in a timely manner.

Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. This position does allow for education substitution in order to qualify.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

Contacts

• Address Edwards Child and Youth Services Flight 412 FSS/FSCN, 5 N. Seller Ave Edwards AFB, CA 93524-1250 US
• Name: Edwards NAF HR Office
• Email: [email protected]