Department of the Air Force Child and Youth Programs Employee Child Care Discount applicable (see Additional Information). About the position: This position is located on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson. This is a regular part-time category position with guaranteed 20 hours per week, may work up to 40 hours per week. As a Regular 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

Prepares serving bowls and platters with hot and cold foods including meats, vegetables, bread, fruit, milk, juice and water. Deliver the correct amount of prepared food platters, bowls, pitchers, and utensils to classrooms so that family style dining is used. Ensures that all platters, bowls, and pitchers are covered with saran wrap or foil before being taken from the kitchen. Prepares fruits and vegetables for cooking and serving by washing, peeling, scraping and dicing. Cuts and shreds lettuce and slices tomatoes and opens cans. May prepare sandwiches, cereal or salads. Pours milk, juices or water in pitchers for meals and snacks served. Performs heavy duty cleaning tasks such as ceilings, exhaust hoods, under and behind kitchen equipment. Cleans equipment in kitchen to include stove, refrigerator, meat slicer, toaster, mixer and steamer. Cleans all counter and tabletops after meal preparation. Collects all dishes and utensils after all meals. Scrapes, soaks, scours or scrubs pots, bowls, and pans. Disposes of food waste and garbage in trash cans. Sweeps and mops up spills on floors. Assists in unloading supply trucks and storing heavy supplies. May go to the commissary to pick up items when cook or laborer is out. Trains with cook in meal preparation. May prepare meals and snack in the absence of cook. Completes kitchen checklist on a daily basis. Records temperature of refrigerators daily. May escort public health inspectors into kitchen in the absence of cook or director. Performs other related duties as assigned. If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12448324

Requirements

• This position requires satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks in accordance with Air Force and DoD policy, and a Child Care Tier 1 background investigation.
• This position has physical lifting requirement which requires the incumbent to complete a favorable pre-employment physical.
• This position requires the incumbent to be able to obtain, maintain, and provide evidence of current immunizations this includes annual influenza vaccinations and be free of all communicable diseases.
• This position requires the incumbent to complete assigned training, to include Food Handlers certification, within specified time from date hire or assignment to position.
• Must be 18 years of age and possess High School Diploma or GED equivalent.

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, 10/15/2024 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 be at least 18 years of age, hold a high school diploma (or equivalent) and must speak, read, and write English. Must successfully pass a pre-employment physical and maintain current immunizations. Must be able to follow simple oral instructions, be able to use hand tools for cleaning, and operate simple machines. Must be skilled in doing tasks with several steps and must use judgement in sequencing tasks. Must have knowledge of sanitation standards in handling and serving food, and for cleaning equipment and work area. Must be physically able to frequently lift or move objects weighing up to 40 pounds. Must be able to continuously stand and walk, and frequently stoop, reach, push, pull and bend for long periods of time. Must be able to obtain a Food Handler's Certificate and/or complete food handler's training. Must be able to satisfactorily complete a National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI) Installation Records Check (IRC) and State checks.

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 JBER Elmendorf Child Development Center 773 FSS/FSCN 10480 Sijan Ave, Ste 202 JBER, AK 99506-5000 US
• Name: Elmendorf-Richardson NAF HR Office
• Email: [email protected]