About the position: This position will be assigned to the Bowling Center on Sheppard AFB, TX Subject to work weekends, holidays, and/or nights.

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, 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. Skills and Knowledge of the methods and procedures relating to food presentation. Ability to follow oral and written instructions, work safely, and do simple arithmetic. Knowledge of operating and cleaning food service equipment, characteristics of various foods, and the ability to season foods according to set procedures. Physical effort includes continual standing and walking, and frequent stooping, reaching, pulling, pushing and bending. Frequently lifts or moves objects weighing up to 40 pounds unassisted and occasionally lifts or moves objects over 40 pounds with assistance. Working conditions include working in hot and noisy kitchen. Exposure to steam, fumes, and odors. Danger of falling, burns and cuts. Exposure to extreme temperatures when entering walk-in refrigerators or freezer units. May operate one or more motor vehicles to include light trucks, sedans, utility vehicles and golf carts on the installation. Performs other duties as assigned. If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12396368

Requirements

• This position requires the incumbent to complete a background investigation with favorable results.
• Must be able to satisfactorily complete a pre-employment physical.
• Must be able to obtain a Food Handler's Certificate and/or complete Food Handler's Training.
• This position requires the incumbent to possess a valid state driver's license.

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, 05/07/2024 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 and knowledge of methods and procedures relating to food preparation and presentation gained in a grill, snack bar, restaurant, club or similar food activity. Ability to follow oral and written instructions, work safely, and do simple arithmetic. 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. Must be physically able to frequently lift objects weighing up to 40 pounds. Must be able to continuously stand, walk, stoop, reach, push, pull and bend for long periods of time. Must be able to obtain a Food handler's Certificate. Subject to satisfactory completion of pre-employment physical and National Agency Check. Must meet appropriate minimum age requirement for serving alcoholic beverages. Must possess a valid state driver's license appropriate to the size and type of vehicle operated. 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.

Contacts

• Address Sheppard Community Services Flight 82 FSS/FSCN 426 5th Ave, Ste 5, Rm 206 Sheppard AFB, TX 76311-2740 US
• Name: Sheppard NAF HR Office
• Email: [email protected]