This is a RPT (part-time) position located at the Madison Child and Youth Center on Joint Base Langley-Eustis VA - Ft Eustis location. Position is guaranteed 20 hours per week. This position may be subject to holidays, nights, weekends and on-call work.

Duties

Prepare entire meals/snacks which require coordinating the cooking of several items with different cooking times and techniques, planning the cooking process to produce meals (breakfast. lunch and snacks) are served on time and at proper temperatures. Prepare and serve meals that meet USDNCACFP food meal patterns and Air Force regulations. Also prepares specials foods in conjunction with special events. Perform a range of cooking tasks by preparing and cooking items that require following standardized recipes with fresh or canned food items. Prepare hot cereals, broiled me ts, concentrated or dehydrated soups. sauces, and gravies, cold sandwich fillings, fish fillets and grilled or baked chicken, etc. Prepare and bake pizza with fresh ingredients. Prepare food by peeling. chopping, grinding, paring, cutting, slicing, dicing, pureeing, dredging. flouring or breading. Weighs, measures and assembling ingredients for standardized recipes. Portion foods for distribution during meal service IAW family style dining requirements and delivers to classrooms in a timely manner for established meal periods. Performs yield testing to determine portion cost and to adjust ingredients in standardized recipes. Follows food handler and Public Health requirements with regard to preparation, storing, cleaning, etc., to ensure a safe and healthy food operation and environment is maintained. Ensure all equipment, appliances, counters. sinks. floors, etc., are cleaned and sanitized appropriately. Clean inside and outside of cabinets, ovens, refrigerators, and other large appliances in accordance with established schedules using health/sanitation methods Prepare all meals and snacks meeting Air Force, DOD, and United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) requirements following Serv Safe requirements. Follow approved and posted USDA, DOD, and AF menus. In the absence of the Cook Supervisor, complete food purchasing form IAW USDA menus and submit to designee for ordering, ensuring it is submitted in a timely manner. Stock and maintain sufficient levels of food products at line stations to assure a smooth service period. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• This position requires the incumbent to complete a background investigation with favorable results.
• Physical Effort: Frequently lifting objects weighing up to 40 pounds, constant standing and walking. and occasionally lifting over 40 pounds. Continual standing. walking. frequent stooping, reaching, pushing and bending.
• Working Conditions: Works in hot, cold, and noisy kitchens. Exposed to steam, fumes and orders. Danger of falling, bums and cuts. Exposed to extreme temperatures when entering walk-in refridgerators or freezer units.

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. Business Based Action, Military Spouse Preference, Outside Applicant Veteran, Spouse/Widow/Parent of Veteran, and Transition 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 the position allows for qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Qualifying Experience: ????Knowledge of food preparation principles and characteristics of foods. Knowledge of planning processes to ensure entire meals are prepared and cooked on time. Ability to perform yield testing to determine portion cost and the ability to adjust ingredients in standardized recipes. Knowledge of procedures to order. issue, and store food.

Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. This position does not allow for education substitution.

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 JBLE Ft Eustis Child and Youth Services Flight 633 FSS/FSCN 1413 Washington Blvd Fort Eustis, VA 23604-5000 US
• Name: JB Langley-Eustis NAF HR Office
• Email: [email protected]