Please limit your resume to 5 pages. If more than 5 pages are submitted, only the first 5 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications. About the Position: This position is located at the Logistics Readiness Center (LRC), U.S. Military Academy, West Point. Located in the scenic Hudson River valley, only 50 miles from New York City,

Duties

Perform a broad range of cooking or reheating of items from a pre-cooked/pre-prepared/leftover state including the full array of meats, starches, fruit, and vegetables. Follow recipe guidelines, established menus, food preparation procedures, cooking instructions, codes and regulations. Disassemble, clean, sanitize, assemble, and operate large scale gas, electric, and steam kitchen equipment, components, and food contact surfaces. Follow workplace safety rules regarding kitchen equipment, chemical usage and storage, and proper wear of personal protective equipment. Maintain inventory accountability, stock rotation, and food protection.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position requires the incumbent to work shift schedules that include early mornings, late nights, week-ends, and holidays.
• This is a weather essential position, and the incumbent must report to work and/or remain in their position during bad weather, natural disasters, or other crisis.
• This position requires passing a pre-employment physical examination and periodic physical examinations.
• This position requires the incumbent to be able to lift and carry items weighing up to 40 pounds unassisted, and lift and carry items weighing over 40 pounds with assistance.
• This position requires the incumbent to wear safety gear/personal protective equipment (PPE).
• This position requires the incumbent to wear a uniform.
• Appointment to this position is subject to a one year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 315.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. Current Department of Army Civilian EmployeesDomestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel WorkforceInteragency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability RetirementPriority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference EligibleVeterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 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. There is no specific length of training or experience required. However, you must be able to demonstrate, through experience shown in your written application materials that you possess the sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the work of this position without more than normal supervision. Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of an Cook without more than normal supervision to include (1) Preparing and/or cooking items that require little or no processing such as pancakes, sausages, eggs, hamburgers, and fresh or canned vegetables, hot cereals and concentrated or dehydrated soups, sauces and gravies; (2) Operating kitchen equipment which utilizes gas, electricity, steam, or microwave heat sources; and (3) Cleaning equipment and/or work areas after use. - Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating. Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision Screen OutAbility to Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc.Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and EquipmentDexterity and SafetyKnowledge of MaterialsTechnical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic)Work Practices (Including Keeping Things Neat, Clean, and in Order) PHYSICAL EFFORT: Stand at work tables to measure, mark, label, and cut materials for long periods. Continually use eyes, arms, hands, and fingers for using tools such as spreading machines, shears and power cutters. Often does considerable stooping and bending. Handle rolls of material or garment pieces that are consistently heavy and bulky, weighing 25-120 pounds. WORKING CONDITIONS: Shop is adequately lighted, ventilated, and heated. Subject to cuts, punctures, scratches, and other irritations and injuries from handling sharp tools. Subject to allergies from dyes, dust, and lint from fabrics.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address GK-W6X1AA US ARMY SUSTAINMENT COMMAND-404TH AFSB DO NOT MAIL West Point, NY 10996 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk