Job opening: COOK
Salary: $21 per hour
Published at: May 22 2024
Employment Type: Part-time
About the position: This position will be assigned to the Child and Youth Services Center on Dover AFB.
This position is considered Regular Part-Time. You are guaranteed 20 hours, however you could work up to 40 hours per week. As a Regular Part-Time employee, you are eligible to earn annual leave, sick leave and sign up for benefits to include Health/Dental and Life Insurance, 401(k) and NAF Retirement.
Duties
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.
Prepares 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 the proper temperature.
Prepare cold food platters such as ham, salmon, and roast beef platters, and salad and horse d'oeuvers; mix and prepare cold sauces, meat glazes, molded aspics, and salad dressing and carve vegetables and fruits as garnishes for food platters and dishes.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12425343
Requirements
- This position requires the incumbent to complete a background investigation with favorable results.
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Must hold a high school diploma (or equivalent).
- Must be able to communicate clearly and effectively in English both verbally and in writing.
- Must be able to satisfactorily complete a pre-employment physical.
- Must maintain current immunizations.
- Must be physically and behaviorally capable of performing the duties of the job.
- 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, 06/05/2024
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 be at least 18 years of age, hold a high school diploma (or equivalent) and must speak, read and write English. Must have 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. Knowledge to perform yield testing to determine portion cost and to adjust ingredients in standardized recipes. Must have 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. Must be physically 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. 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. Must satisfactorily complete installation, state and national criminal background checks. Position of trust.
Education
This position does not have an education qualification requirement.
Contacts
- Address Dover Child and Youth Services Flight
436 FSS/FSCN
520 Main Gate Way, Room 232
Dover AFB, DE 19902-7262
US
- Name: Dover NAF HR Office
- Email: [email protected]
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