This position is part of the Haskell Indian Nations University, Bureau of Indian Education. As a Cook you will be responsible for providing wholesome meals to students at Haskell Indian Nations University.

Duties

As a Cook WG-7404-5, your typical work assignments may include the following under supervision: Follow sanitary food handling procedures. Cover, label and date food items according to established policies and procedures. Clean assigned work areas; walls, ceilings, floors, work-tables, walk-in refrigerators, and storage rooms. Make a variety of desserts such as cobblers, brownies, cookies, and pastries. Use simple arithmetic, such as multiplying and dividing ingredients in a recipe when preparing food items for the correct serving amount. Wash, peel, and cut fruits and vegetables. Weigh, measure, and assemble ingredients for regular, special, and modified diets. Follow safety procedures when operating kitchen equipment. Track students meal plan usage by counting number of purchased dinners. Prepare different types of food using varies methods such as braise, broil, simmer, bake, fry, steam, stew, and grill. NOTE: POSITION IS ALSO BEING ADVERTISED UNDER COMPETITIVE ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER BIE-12618875-25-JCJ DE. STATUS APPLICANTS WHO WISH TO BE CONSIDERED UNDER BOTH MERIT PROMOTION AND COMPETITIVE PROCEDURES MUST SUBMIT A SEPARATE APPLICATION FOR EACH ANNOUNCEMENT.

Requirements

• US CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED
• BACKGROUND SECURITY INVESTIGATION WILL BE REQUIRED FOR ALL NEW HIRES
• APPOINTMENT MAY BE SUBJECT TO A 2 YR TRIAL OR 1 YR PROBATIONARY PERIOD
• SELECTIVE SERVICE REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR MALES BORN AFTER 12/31/1959
• THE POSITION IS SUBJECT TO SHIFT ROTATION WHENEVER REQUIRED OR AS DEEMED NECESSARY TO MEET FULL COVERAGE OF THE CAFETERIA.
• MAINTAIN A FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE (OR EQUIVALENT CERTIFICATION) VALID FOR THE STATE WHERE EMPLOYED.
• THIS POSITION IS RESTRICTED TO LIFTING ITEMS THAT WEIGH LESS THAN 8 POUNDS.

Qualifications

Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Federal Wage System Qualifications. For this position, the job element method is used to match what the applicant can do against what the work calls for. The knowledge, skills, and abilities of applicants are compared with the knowledge, skills, and abilities (called job elements) needed for success. If applicants have the ability to do the work, they are considered eligible for the job. Applicants who appear to meet the prescribed Screen-out element are considered for further rating; those who do not are rated ineligible and are eliminated from consideration. While a specific length of training and/or experience is not required, applicant responses to the questionnaire must be supported by detailed resume work history information. Assumptions will not be made regarding applicants' experience and duties performed. Cook WG-7404-5, must be able to perform a full range of simple cooking by preparing and cooking meal items. This position involves providing meals to students, including food preparation (preparing, seasoning, and cooking a wide range of foods; adhering to sanitary standards in handling food); general housekeeping duties; serving duties; and inventory control. Applicants will be rated on the following Job Elements: Ability To Do The Work Without More Than Normal Supervision (Screen-out Element) Work Practices (including keeping things neat, clean, and in order) Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic) Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc. (other than blueprints) Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment Knowledge of Materials Dexterity and Safety Only experience obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered.

Education

This position does not have a positive education requirement at this grade level. Therefore, no transcripts are required.

Contacts

• Address Haskell Indian Nations University 155 Indian Ave, Box #5021 Lawrence, KS 66046 US
• Name: Ira Mesplie
• Phone: (785) 764-7579
• Email: [email protected]