This position will be assigned to the JBSA Fort Sam Houston Student Activity Center located in San Antonio, TX. This is a flexible category position with no guaranteed hrs., may work up to 40 hrs/wk. Scheduled as needed. This position is not eligible for benefits. Continual standing and walking, frequent stooping, reaching, pushing, pulling, and bending. Frequently lifts/moves objects weighing up to 40 pounds unassisted, occasionally lifts/moves objects weighing over 40 pounds with assistance.

Duties

Performs a full range of simple cooking tasks by preparing and cooking items that require little or no processing such as pancakes, sausage, eggs, hamburgers and fresh or canned vegetables. Prepares hot cereals, broiled meats; prepares and cooks concentrated or dehydrated soups, sauces, and gravies; makes cold sandwich fillings. Prepares convenience items such as frozen hash browns, fish fillets and chicken nuggets. Some cooks at this level prepare and bake pizza. Prepares food by peeling, chopping, grinding, paring, cutting, slicing, dicing, pureeing, dredging, flouring or breading; weighs, measures and assembles ingredients for regular menu items; sets up and replenishes salad bar; portions foods for distribution and meal service, and covers, dates and stores leftovers according to established procedures. Washes and cleans kitchen equipment. Mix ingredients according written recipes that produce quality products, minimize preparation time, and avoid food material waste. If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12364296

Requirements

• This position requires the incumbent to complete a background investigation with favorable results.
• Must be able to obtain a Food Handler's Certificate and /or complete food handler's training.
• This position requires shift work to provide coverage on evenings, weekends, holidays, or special situations.
• This position has physical requirements which require the incumbent to complete a favorable pre-employment physical.

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, 04/15/2024 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: Must have experience in methods and procedures relating to food preparation and presentation gained in a grill, snack bar, restaurant, club or similar food activity. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA's): 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 follow oral and written instructions, work safely, and do simple arithmetic. 2. Knowledge of operating and cleaning food service equipment, characteristics of various foods, and the ability to season food and decide when foods are done is required. 2. Knowledge of the methods and procedures relating to food presentation. **NOTE: Those qualified applicants who meet both the minimum qualification requirement(s) and highly preferred criteria(s) will be considered best qualified for this position and will be referred to the selecting official(s) first for consideration. All other applicants will be referred as needed and requested by the selecting official(s). **Reminder to Applicants: Your experience has to be clearly identified in your resume in order to receive consideration. If your resume does not provide enough information regarding your work history for us to make a creditable qualification determination, your application package may be rendered disqualified and you will no longer be considered for this position.

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 JBSA Ft Sam Houston Community Services Flight 802 FSS/FSCN 2484 Stanley Rd Ste 18 Ft Sam Houston, TX 78234-5018 US
• Name: JBSA Randolph NAF HR Office
• Email: [email protected]