About the position: This position is located at the Child Development Center (CDC) at Barksdale Air Force Base (Bossier City), Louisiana. This is a Regular Part Time (RPT) position with benefits (medical, dental, life insurance, retirement, 401(k), and annual/sick leave). Physical Effort: Continual standing and walking, and frequent stooping, reaching, pushing, pulling, and bending. Frequently lifts or moves objects weighing up to 40 pounds unassisted.

Duties

As a working leader, performs the following types of duties: Provides day-to-day advice and guidance to employees for work assignments; relays instructions from the supervisor for work assignments; gets the work started and sets the work pace; demonstrates work methods and provides work-related guidance; ensures that the worksite materials and tools are available; and ensures that employees follow security, safety and housekeeping rules. Performs duties which include, but are not limited to, the following: roasts, broils, bakes, fries, boils, steams and stews meats, fish and poultry. Prepares soups, stocks, broths, gravies, sauces and puddings without the use of packaged mixes. Adjusts standardized recipes for number of servings, performs yield testing; prepares cold food platters such as ham, salmon and roast beef platters, and salads and hors d'oeuvres; mixes and prepares cold sauces, meat glazes, molded aspics and salad dressings, and carves vegetables and fruits as garnishes for food platters and dishes. Follows USDA standards in preparing entire meals which requires coordinating the cooking of several items with different cooking times and characteristics. Plans the cooking process to produce complete meals on time and at proper temperature. Prepares daily reports and purchase orders for supplies. Responsible for kitchen and equipment sanitation and assists with dishwashing. Follows AF standardized menus and recipes, modifying as needed to account for allergies, special requests, substitutions, and taste, ensuring meals are nutritionally balanced to meet AF and USDA standards. Coordinates substitutions with Director and documents substitutions on weekly menu. Using a full range of quantity and quality cooking procedures, responsible for meal preparation of all meals (breakfast, lunch, snacks, and dinner as required) for the children and staff in quantities. Prepares foods including but not limited to hot and cold cereals, biscuits, toast, casseroles, spaghetti, pizza, fish, meatloaf, vegetable, fresh fruits, and other meat substitutes. Adjusts standardized recipes to ensure food is IAW USDA standards (nutrition, sugar/fat content, choking hazards), number of servings, and yield testing. Monitors items while thy are being prepared, regulating temperatures, and measuring and weighing ingredients as required to obtain appropriate food portions. Places food and beverages in serving containers, sets up meal carts, delivers and retrieves meal carts to/from classrooms/kitchen. Ensures all meals conform with any dietary, nutritional, and age group requirements and maintains adequate portion controls and food presentations. Coordinates substitutes for food allergies with Director. Conducts weekly food inventory, submits food order to buyer with required information for the buyer to make the purchase or completes the ordering of food items through web-based program and/or local retailers, ensuring adequate quality and quantities. Verifies and inspects for cleanliness. Maintains adequate food inventory to assist in the control of food costs to reduce waste. Responsible for maintaining daily meal counts and reconciling vouchers so funds may be submitted for payment. Performs other related duties as assigned If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12366198

Requirements

• This position requires the incumbent to complete a background investigation with favorable results.
• Must be able to satisfactorily complete a pre-employment physical and have, or obtain, required immunizations.
• Must be able to obtain a Food Handler’s Certificate and/or complete food handler's training.

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, 04/09/2024 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: Ability to lead three or more workers to accomplish cooking assignments. Experience in and knowledge of food preparation principles and characteristics of food and of planning processes to ensure entire meals are prepared and cooked on time. Must be able to perform yield testing to determine portion cost and to adjust ingredients in standardized recipes. Knowledge of procedures to order, issue and store food. Experience and knowledge must have been gained in a grill, snack bar, restaurant, club or similar food activity. 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. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:

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 Barksdale Child and Youth Services Flight 2 FSS/FSCN 801 Kenney Avenue, Bldg 4400, Section 1100 Barksdale AFB, LA 71110-2270 US
• Name: Barksdale NAF HR Office
• Email: [email protected]