The primary purpose of this position is to prepare and cook simple food. Hourly Salary Range $20.24 - $23.61

Duties

Assist in preparing an entire meal requiring preparation of a full range of simple cooking that requires little or no processing in accordance with standardized recipes. Assist in mixing, stirring, blending food items, and properly placing meat in the oven as directed. Mix ingredients according to precisely written recipes that produce quality products, minimizes preparation time, and avoids food material waste. Clean equipment, storage areas, walls and ceilings, floors, worktables, walk-in refrigerators, and duckboards. Practice measures to prevent the growth of bacteria, cross contamination of food items, and other causes of food borne illness.

Requirements

• USAFA employees may be eligible for up to $1300 referral bonus for referring selectee.
• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service. See Legal and Regulatory Guide
• Travel and Relocation expenses will not be paid
• A $5,000 recruitment bonus may be authorized for new employees. Completion of a 1-year service agreement is required.
• This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Employee maybe detailed to other areas or duties, as mission requires. If detailed to a position that requires licensure, must have or be able to obtain required license(s)
• Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, to include evenings, weekends and/or holidays
• Disclosure of Political Appointments is required
• Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
• 120-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur.
• Must satisfactorily complete a pre-employment physical before entrance on duty, unless otherwise exempt.
• Position is mission essential and will be required to work rotating shifts and uncommon tours of duty depending on mission requirements.
• Will be required to attend Quality Improvement Training and to participate in section Quality Improvement Teams and data collection efforts.
• The work requires the employee to possess a Food Handler's License and /or meet health screening requirements; a high standard of personal cleanliness is required
• Work required to use/wear safety shoes and cooks uniform
• Must be able to lift/carry items weighting items weighing up to 40 pounds and heavier items with assistance of lifting devices or other workers

Qualifications

In order to qualify, you must meet the quality level experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook X-118C for WG-7400 Food Preparation And Serving Family QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Qualification Standard Handbook X-118C for the WG-7400 Food Preparation And Serving Family https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/federal-wage-system-qualifications/#url=WG-7400. Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most blue-collar positions, you must meet any screen-out element listed, and show through experience and training that you possess the quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties of the position at the level for which you are applying. Qualification requirements emphasis is on the quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time. JOB ELEMENTS: Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: 1. Ability to do the work of the Cook without more than normal supervision. (Screen out element) 2. Knowledge of work practices such as operating, maintaining, breaking down, and cleaning kitchen tools and equipment 3. Ability to interpret instructions, specifications, such as various food preparations, standardized recipes, computerized food production sheets, and metric conversion tables. 4. Knowledge of technical practices, methods and procedures relating to food preparation and cooking in small quantities. 5. Ability to interpret instructions, specifications, such as various food preparations, standardized recipes, computerized food production sheets, and metric conversion tables. 6. Knowledge of materials and dexterity and safety associated with the food preparation and serving family. Physical Demands: Employee frequently lifts and moves items weighing up to 40 pounds unassisted and occasionally lifts or moves objects weighing over 40 pounds with the assistance of lifting devices or other workers. Work requires continual standing and walking, and frequent stooping, bending, reaching, pushing, and pulling. Working Conditions: Frequently works in areas which are well lighted but are often hot and noisy, Subject to possible cuts from knives and burns from steam, hot foods, stoves, and hot grease and water. Concrete and tile floors are tiring to walk on and freshly scrubbed floors present danger of slipping, Bums from ovens and hot pans are a hazard. Injuries may result from use of powered equipment. Exposed to steam, fumes, and odors from cooking and to extreme temperature changes when entering and exiting walk-in refrigerators and freezers. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Contacts

• Address USAF Academy 5136 Eagle Drive USAF Academy, CO 80840 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]