This position is located at the Fort Leavenworth Strike Zone Bowling Center. This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies throughout the program. Management has the right to assign staff to locations as missions requires. To better expedite the hiring process, we recommend including full contact information (name, address, phone number, email, etc.) for professional and personal references on your resume.

Duties

Performs a full range of simple cooking by preparing and cooking items such as pancakes, sausage, eggs, hamburgers, fresh or canned vegetables, hot cereals, concentrated soups, sauces and gravies. Prepares food by peeling, chopping, grinding, paring, cutting, slicing, dicing, pureeing, dredging, flouring, or breading, weighing, measuring, and assembling, and mixing ingredients according to precisely written recipes. Operates a variety of kitchen equipment using gas, electricity, steam or microwave heat sources. Disassembles, cleans and assembles component parts and accessories, following safety procedures to avoid personal injury and damage to the equipment. Cleans, stores, and maintains all equipment and work areas after each use. Cleans other work areas and equipment, such as worktables, floors, walk-in refrigerators, etc., on an established cleaning schedule. Covers, dates, and stores leftovers according to established procedures. Follows established sanitation procedures when handling food. Ensures that foods are stored at the correct temperatures to prevent bacteria growth. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 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 available to work day, evening, weekend, and holiday shifts, depending on the organization's needs.
• Appointment is subject to favorable suitability determination.
• Successful completion of a pre-employment physical and background check is required.
• Requires frequent lifting and carrying of items weighing up to 40 pounds and occasionally 50 pounds. Required to stand, walk, bend and kneel for lengthy periods of time.
• Must be willing to accept a flexible appointment.
• Subject to satisfactory completion of pre-employment background checks in accordance with AR 215-3, para.2. to include a medical examination.
• Incumbent may also be required to complete a Tier 1 background investigation for a Common Access Card for physical access to federally controlled facilities.
• Work is performed in kitchen areas. May be exposed to steam, fumes, odors from cooking, and extreme temperature changes when entering walk-in refrigerators or freezers.
• 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.

Qualifications

Work experience in preparing foods and cooking simple foods and short orders in a cafeteria, restaurant, or mess. Ability to follow written and verbal instructions to include standard and detailed cooking instructions. Ability to operate, disassemble, and clean basic food service equipment such as griddles, broilers, and food grinders. Ability to perform basic arithmetic to measure ingredients in a recipe. Demonstration of the following work behavior is desirable: a. Neatness and good grooming. b. Dependability. c. Ability to work under pressure. Resumes will be reviewed to certify the qualifications have been met. Applicants should verify that all experience related to the qualifications of this position gained through paid work or volunteer work experience is correctly reflected on submitted resumes.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address EX-NAF-W6B7AA US ARMY GARRISON FT LEAVENWORTH DO NOT MAIL Fort Leavenworth, KS 66027 US
• Name: Fort Leavenworth NAF Human Resources Office
• Phone: 9136842747
• Email: [email protected]