THIS IS AN OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT. APPLICATIONS WILL EXPIRE EVERY 90 DAYS. IN ORDER TO REMAIN IN CONSIDERATION, APPLICANTS MUST RESUBMIT THEIR APPLICATIONS. Positions are located on a Forest Service Job Corps Civilian Conservation Center. The incumbent cooks and prepares a variety of hot and cold menu items for Center students and staff. The Cook is responsible for handling and storing food in a clean and sanitary environment and for the control of stock levels of food and supplies..

Duties

This position may have irregular work hours and shifts, cooks and prepares a variety of hot and cold menu items for students, staff, and special events groups that vary in size. Order, issue, and store food items in accordance with inventory and sanitation requirements. Operate, breakdown, and clean the standard food service equipment such as a food processors, slicing machines, rotary or convection ovens, and a deep fat fryer. Operate and clean specialized equipment such as a cook tanks, agitating kettles, pump fill stations, tipper ties, blast chillers, and vacuum packers. Use standardized recipes and cooking techniques that have been adapted to the requirements of a specialized food preparation system. Determine portion cost and adjust ingredients in standard recipes when altering the number of servings required. Decide if items are fresh and whether cooked foods are done by their appearance, consistency, texture, and temperature. Schedule and coordinate their preparation to produce a properly cooked meal on time.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service or exempt.
• Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check.
• Successful completion of one-year probationary period, unless previously served.
• Per Public Law 104-134 all Federal employees are required to have federal payments made by direct deposit to their financial institution.
• Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit E-Verify.
• Must have or be able to obtain the appropriate State Food Handlers Certification(s) within 90 days of appointment.
• This is a Test Designated Position. You will be tested for illegal drugs prior to appointment. Appointment is conditional on negative results.
• You may be required to push, lift, and carry up to 40 pounds.

Qualifications

In order to qualify, you must meet the eligibility and qualifications requirements as defined below by the closing date of the announcement. For more information on the qualifications for this position, visit the Office of Personnel Management's Federal Wage System Qualifications Standards. Your application and resume must clearly show that you possess the experience requirements. Applicants must show possession of the screen-out job element. Applicants who do not meet the following screen-out job element will not be evaluated further. Screen-Out Job Element: Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision In addition to the above requirement, applicants will be rated on the job elements listed below: Ability to do quantity cooking following written instructions Ability to use kitchen utensils and equipment Skill in dexterity and work safety practices Work Practices (includes cleanliness, neatness, and concern for sanitation) Technical Practices (knowledge of food preparation techniques) Knowledge of Materials There is no substitution of education for this position. 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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address USDA Forest Service HRM Contact Center DO NOT MAIL IN APPLICATIONS, SEE INSTRUCTIONS IN THE ANNOUNCEMENT. Albuquerque, NM 87109 US
• Name: HRM Contact Center
• Phone: 1-877-372-7248 X2
• Email: [email protected]