About the Position: This position is located in the nutrition care department at Bayne Jones Army Community Hospital. Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service. Non-Federal work experience may be creditable for leave purposes.

Duties

Oversee work of food service workers. Execute roasting, broiling baking, frying, boiling, steaming, and stewing of meats. Prepare starches, vegetables, soups, stocks, broths, gravies, sauces, and puddings. Set up the cafeteria line according to daily menu instructions. Ensure that proper temperatures of foods are maintained at all times. Maintain all food service equipment in proper working condition

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• A pre-placement medical examination is required.
• Immunization screening is required. Hepatitis B immunization is required for all positions with direct patient contact. Applicants may be required to show proof of other immunizations depending on the type of position.
• Selectees will be required to sign a statement (Condition of Employment) consenting to seasonal influenza vaccinations or must provide a recognized exemption.
• Moderate to heavy lifting up to 50 pounds may be required.
• A Personnel Security Investigation is required.
• This position may require the incumbent to work during irregular work hours which may include evenings, weekends, holidays, and/or varying work schedules.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens 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 a(n) Cook ~ without more than normal supervision. I can plan the cooking of entire meals using a variety of cooking techniques. I am able to understand food labels, standard recipes, menus, food productions sheets, metric conversion tables and work instructions. I have a basic knowledge of food preparation principles. I can clean, maintain and use a variety of food service equipment. I have knowledge of sanitation standards and cleaning methods. - 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 SupervisionAbility to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (Other Than Blueprint Reading)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 Efforts: Work involves frequent lifting or moving of objects weighing up to 30 pounds (e.g., utensils or containers of food); constant standing and walking; and occasional lifting of over 50 pounds (e.g., pans of meat). Working Conditions: Work requires some exposure to soiling of hands by cooking oils or grease, some splashing of water, noise of equipment, cold of refrigerators and freezers, and heat of stoves and ovens. Is subject to danger of serious burns and to cuts or other injuries in using powered equipment. Is subject to danger of falling on floors that have been freshly mopped or where food has been spilled.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address JT-DHA-DD83CH DHA STAND-ALONE MKT-BAYNE ACH DO NOT USE Fort Johnson, LA 71459 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk