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Summary

About the position: This position is Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) and will be assigned to the Upper Deck at the Marina on Tyndall AFB, Florida. This position is a flexible position. Must be able to complete a pre-employment physical.

Duties

• Performs a full range of simple cooking tasks by preparing and cooking items that require little or no processing such as pancakes, sausage, eggs, hamburgers and fresh or canned vegetables. Prepares hot cereals, broiled meats; prepares and cooks concentrated or dehydrated soups, sauces, and gravies; makes cold sandwich fillings. Prepares convenience items such as frozen hash browns, fish fillets and chicken nuggets. Some cooks at this level prepare and bake pizza. Prepares food by peeling, chopping, grinding, paring, cutting, slicing, dicing, pureeing, dredging, flouring or breading; weighs, measures and assembles ingredients for regular menu items; sets up and replenishes salad bar; portions foods for distribution and meal service, and covers, dates and stores leftovers according to established procedures. Washes and cleans kitchen equipment. Mix ingredients according written recipes that produce quality products, minimize preparation time, and avoid food material waste. If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13089614

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, 01/15/2027 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: Have experience in and knowledge of methods and procedures relating to food preparation and presentation gained in a grill, snack bar, restaurant, club or similar food activity. Ability to follow oral and written instructions, work safely, and do simple arithmetic. Knowledge of operating and cleaning food service equipment, characteristics of various foods, and the ability to season food and decide when foods are done is required. Must be physically able to frequently lift objects weighing up to 40 pounds. Be able to continuously stand, walk, stoop, reach, push, pull and bend for long periods of time. Be able to obtain a Food Handler's Certificate and/or complete food handler's training. 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 not 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.

Required documents

Required documents may vary based on the eligibility you are claiming (i.e., applying as a Military Spouse Preference - MSP, applying as a veteran, applying as a current federal employee, applying as a displaced employee, etc.,). The below document(s) are required and MUST be submitted with your application by the closing date of this job announcement: Resume Your resume may be submitted in any format and must support identifi ed the general or specializedexperience described in this announcement. If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriatematerial or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualifi cation determinations and you maynot be considered for this vacancy. Other accepted documents to support a qualifi cation and/or claimed preference/priority eligibilitymay include: DD-214/ Statement of Service Other (1) Other (2) PCS Orders Proof of Marriage Status Separation Notice (RIF) As described above, your complete application includes your resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and supporting documents which prove your claimed eligibility. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further. NOTE: Documents submitted as part of the application package to include supplemental documents maybe shared beyond the Human Resources Offi ce. Some supplemental documents such as military ordersand marriage certifi cates may contain personal information for someone other than you. You maysanitize these documents to remove another person's personal information before you submit yourapplication. You may be asked to provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected toconfi rm your eligibility.