About the position: This position will be assigned to the Child Development Center at Barksdale Air Force Base, LA. This is a Regular part-time position, offering benefits (Annual Leave, Sick Leave, 401K, and retirement), with 20 guaranteed hours, may work 40 hours.

Duties

Performs duties which include, but are not limited to, the following: roasts, broils, 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 platers, 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 of several items with different cooking times and characteristics. Plans the cooking process to produce complete meals on time and at the proper temperature. Under the direction of the Cook Leader or Program director, follows standardized menus and recipes; completes meal production logs and count sheets; complies with US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Child and Adult Care Food Program ( CACFP) standards, policies, and regulations; ensures special meal and dietary requirements are prepared and provided for each classroom with child(ren) having restrictions/allergies. Serves as mandatory reporter to Family Advocacy and Child Protective Services as prescribed by local policy in case of suspected incidences of child abuse and neglect. Performs light-to-heavy-duty cleaning tasks throughout the food service and related areas, such as loading, operating, and emptying dishwater; manually washing food service equipment; loading/unloading/delivering/retrieving meal carts; sweeping; mopping; cleaning ceilings; cleaning exhaust hoods; cleaning spaces under and behind kitchen equipment, including moving the equipment, washing floors and walls with powered cleaning equipment; cleaning walk-in refrigerators and freezers; and sanitizing garbage room. Performs other related duties as assigned. If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12585245

Requirements

• This position requires the incumbent to complete a background investigation with favorable results.
• The incumbent must obtain a food handler's certificate.
• Incumbent must complete First Aid/CPR as applicable within the first 6 months of employment.

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, 10/28/2024 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 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 be able to satisfactorily complete a National Agency Check with Inquires (NACI). 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 allow for education substitution.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

Contacts

• Address Barksdale Child and Youth Services Flight 2 FSS/FSCN 801 Kenney Avenue, Bldg 4400, Section 1100 Barksdale AFB, LA 71110-2270 US
• Name: Barksdale NAF HR Office
• Email: [email protected]