Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below for IMPORTANT additional information. The primary purpose of this position is to prepare and cook simple food.

Duties

Assists in preparing an entire meal requiring preparation of a full range of simple cooking that requires little or no processing in accordance with standardized recipes. Assists in mixing, stirring, blending food items, and properly placing meat in the oven as directed. Mixes ingredients according to precisely written recipes that produce quality products, minimizes preparation time, and avoids food material waste. Cleans equipment, storage areas, walls and ceilings, floors, worktables, walk-in refrigerators, and duckboards. Practices measures to prevent the growth of bacteria, cross contamination of food items, and other causes of food borne illness.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Must be registered for Selective Service. See Legal and Regulatory Guide
• A security clearance may be required
• This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Employee must maintain current certifications
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
• 120-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur.
• Required to possess a Food Handler's License, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), First Aid certificate and/or meet health screening requirements; a high standard of personal cleanliness is required
• May be required to attend Quality Improvement Training and to participate in section Quality Improvement Teams and data collection efforts
• Employee may be detailed to other areas, and or duties, as mission requires. If detailed to a position that requires licensure, must have or be able to obtain required license(s)
• Must satisfactorily complete a pre-employment physical before entrance on duty, unless otherwise exempt
• This position may be designated mission essential based on local conditions. Mission essential personnel report for duty at normal times when the base is closed or delayed reporting and remain on duty during phased or early release.
• A physical is required.
• May be eligible for up to $5000 recruitment bonus
• This position will be open until 19 Apr 2024. The first certificate will be issued on 25 JAN 2024, and then certificates will be issued to the organization as needed.

Qualifications

In order to qualify, you must meet the quality level experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook X-118C for WG-7400 Food Preparation And Serving Family QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Qualification Standard Handbook X-118C for WG-7400 Food Preparation And Serving Family https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/federal-wage-system-qualifications/#url=WG-7400. Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most blue-collar positions, you must meet any screen-out element listed, and show through experience and training that you possess the quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties of the position at the level for which you are applying. Qualification requirements emphasis is on the quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time. JOB ELEMENTS: Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: 1. Ability to do the work of the Cook without more than normal supervision. (Screen out element) 2. Knowledge of dexterity and safety of work practices pertaining to food handling, storage practices, area neatness, cleanliness, and orderliness. 3. Skill in technical and theoretical practices, making precise measurements, artistic, and accurately calculating and weighing recipe ingredients. 4. Ability to operate, maintain, break down, and cleaning kitchen tools and equipment. Along with the knowledge of materials needed for safety, sanitation, and proper food protection. 5. Ability to interpret instructions, specifications, such as various food preparations, standardized recipes, computerized food production sheets, and metric conversion tables. Physical Demands: Employee frequently lifts and moves items weighing up to 40 pounds unassisted and occasionally lifts or moves objects weighing over 40 pounds with the assistance of lifting devices or other workers. Work requires continual standing and walking, and frequent stooping, bending, reaching, pushing, and pulling. Working Conditions: Frequently works in areas which are well lighted but are often hot and noisy, Subject to possible cuts from knives and burns from steam, hot foods, stoves, and hot grease and water. Concrete and tile floors are tiring to walk on and freshly scrubbed floors present danger of slipping, Bums from ovens and hot pans are a hazard. Injuries may result from use of powered equipment. Exposed to steam, fumes, and odors from cooking and to extreme temperature changes when entering and exiting walk-in refrigerators and freezers. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Contacts

• Address USAF Academy 5136 Eagle Drive USAF Academy, CO 80840 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]