For instructions regarding submission of your application for Nonappropriated Fund (NAF) vacancy announcements, please review the "How to Apply" section of this announcement.
THIS POSITION IS LOCATED AT THE COMMONS ON FORT DRUM, NY
Summary
For instructions regarding submission of your application for Nonappropriated Fund (NAF) vacancy announcements, please review the "How to Apply" section of this announcement.
THIS POSITION IS LOCATED AT THE COMMONS ON FORT DRUM, NY
Performs a full range of simple cooking 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 and concentrated or dehydrated soups, sauces and gravies. Makes cold sandwich fillings. Sets up and replenishes salad bar.
Prepares food by peeling, chopping, grinding, paring, cutting, slicing, dicing, pureeing, dredging, flouring, or breading. Weighs, measures, and assembles ingredients for regular and modified menu items. Mixes ingredients according to precisely written recipes. Covers, dates, and stores leftovers according to established procedures.
Operates a variety of kitchen equipment using gas, electricity, steam or microwave heat sources. Disassembles, cleans and assembles component parts and accessories, following safety procedures to avoid personal injury and damage to the equipment. Uses and cleans a variety of cooking utensils to measure, weigh, and process food items. Cleans, stores, and maintains all equipment and work areas after each use. Cleans other work areas and equipment, such as worktables, floors, walk-in refrigerators, etc., on an established cleaning schedule. Follows established sanitation procedures when handling food. Ensures that foods are stored at the correct temperatures to prevent bacteria growth. Performs other duties as assigned.
MAY BE REQUIRED TO WORK DAYS, NIGHT WEEKENDS, HOLIDAYS AND SPECIAL EVENTS.
Conditions of Employment:
1. A one-year probationary period may be required. 2. Meet all qualification/eligibility requirements. 3. A completed and signed copy DA Form 3433 is required prior to entrance on duty. 4. Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-VERIFY) check. 5. Appointment is subject to completion of a favorable background checks/investigation to determine suitability for this position. NOTE (1): Applicants have the ability to perform an E-Verify Self Check to confirm employment eligibility at http://www.uscis.gov/mye-verify/self-check. Although a Self-Check is not mandatory, it can be a useful tool for applicants to find out if there is a problem with their employment eligibility records and resolve any issues before taking a job.
Qualifications
Skill and Knowledge:
Basic knowledge of food preparation methods and
procedures. Skill to cook a limited variety of prepared foods or short order
foods. Ability to read and understand written food service material, such as
food labels, standardized recipes, and basic work instructions. Skill in
performing basic mathematical computations to multiply ingredients in a recipe
or to determine how many servings a container will hold. Knowledge of the
various tables of weights and measures and ability to follow instructions to
convert from standard to metric measurements. Skill in operating, disassembling
and cleaning basic food service equipment such as griddles, broilers, and food
grinders. Knowledge of basic sanitation, infection and spoilage control
procedures.
Responsibility:
Assignments are received orally or in
writing from the supervisor in the form of cooks worksheet, menus, standardized
recipes and meal schedules. Supervisor or higher-grade cook provides detailed
instructions on cooking methods and use of equipment for new or more difficult
assignments. Employee is responsible for the proper use and cleaning of kitchen
equipment, safety practices, personal hygiene, and conformance with food service
sanitation requirements.
Higher-grade cook is available to answer
technical questions and to ensure that the work is being done properly.
Completed work is evaluated in terms of quality of food cooked, and adherence to
time schedules and instructions.
Physical Effort:
Work involves
continual standing and walking, frequent stooping, reaching, pushing, pulling,
and bending. Must be able to lift or move objects up to 40 pounds unassisted,
and occasionally lift or move objects weighing over 40 pounds with the
assistance of other workers or lifting devices.
Working
Conditions:
Work is performed in kitchen areas, which are well lighted
but are often hot and noisy. Employee is exposed to steam, fumes, odors from
cooking, and to extreme temperature changes when entering walk-in refrigerators
or freezing units. Must stand on tile floor, subject to burns, cuts, and
slipping on wet floors.
Additional information
Additional selections may be made from this vacancy announcement for up to 90 days after the closing date.
Any individual who was required to register with Selective Service and who is not registered or knowingly and willfully did not register before the requirement terminated or became inapplicable to the individual, will not be appointed.
Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.
Refusal of a military spouse to participate in established recruitment procedures for a RFT or RPT position (for example, interview, and so forth) is considered a declination of employment and is a basis for termination of SEP entitlement for the current PCS of the sponsor.
The Department of the Army provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process notify your servicing NAF Human Resources Division (HRD). Requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
The Department of Army Nonappropriated Fund Instrumentalities are an equal opportunity employer.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Before you can start working, the following documents will be needed: All applicants are required to submit the following supporting document type(s): ·Resume
Applicants may also submit the following supporting document type(s),which may not be required for all applicants:
·DD-214 ·Other (TO CLAIM SPOUSAL PREFERENCE YOU MUST UPLOAD YOUR PCS ORDERS AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION) ·Transcript
For education requirements please note the following: Before you can start working, you must provide Official transcripts (copy or original) as proof that positive education requirements have been met. Only degrees from an accredited college or university recognized by the Department of Education are acceptable. For additional information, please visit– http://www2.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html Foreign Education: Qualifying education from colleges and universities in foreign countries must be evaluated in terms of equivalency to that acquired in U.S. colleges and universities. For further information, visit: http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html
To claim and be considered under the Spouse Employment Preference (SEP), you MUST submit your spouse's PCS Orders with your application package and meet all other requirements, AND claim this preference in the questionnaire.
To claim and be considered under the Involuntary Separated Military Preference (ISMP), you MUST submit your latest DD-214 member 4 copy with your application package and meet all other requirements, AND claim the preference in the questionnaire.
To claim and be considered under the DOD NAF Business Based Action (BBA) priority consideration, you MUST submit your DA Form 3434 (BBA), or equivalent and BBA Notice with your application package and meet all other requirements, AND claim the preference in the questionnaire
To claim and be considered under the Current/Former Non appropriated Fund Employee (CNE/CNE) priority consideration, you MUST submit your latest DA Form 3434, or equivalent, with your application package and meet all other requirements, AND claim the preference in the questionnaire.
To claim and be considered under the Current Appropriated Fund Employee (CAE) priority consideration you MUST submit your latest SF 50 with your application package and meet all other requirements, AND claim the preference in the eligibility questionnaire
To claim and be considered under the Outside Applicant Veteran (OAV) priority consideration you MUST submit your DD-214 member 4 copy with your application package and meet all other requirements, AND claim the preference in the questionnaire
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
Note to applicants: Please include name and contact information for at least two (2) professional references in your resume and/or DA Form 3433 application when applying for jobs.
To apply for this position, you must submit a complete application package (see below) by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date reflected on this vacancy announcement.
A complete application package contains: 1. Resume and/or DA Form 3433 (http://cpol.army.mil/library/naf/jobkit/app-01.html) 2. Completed Occupational Questionnaire (View Occupational Questionnaire) 3. Any required documentation to support qualification or education requirements (e.g. certification(s), licensure, transcripts, etc.) For more information, see Required Documents (below). 4. If claiming Military Spouse Preference (MSP) please submit a copy of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) Orders (along with proof of marriage if applicant's name does not appear on sponsor's orders) with your application. 5. If claiming Involuntarily Separated Military Preference (ISMP), submit a copy of the DD 214 (member 4 or service 2 copy) or equivalent with your application. 6. If claiming Department of Defense (DoD) Nonappropriated Fund (NAF) Business Based Action (BAA) Priority Consideration, submit a copy of the DA Form 3434 or notice of separation due to business based action with your application. 7. If claiming DoD Current or Former NAF employee (CNE/FNE) Priority Consideration (to include current Appropriated Fund (APF) employees) submit a copy of DA Form 3434 or equivalent. 8. If claiming Outside Applicant Veteran (OAV) Priority Consideration, submit a copy of the DD 214 (members 4 or service 2 copy) or equivalent with your application. 9. If submitting a manual application, your responses to the Occupational Questionnaire (to view questionnaire click View Occupational Questionnaire) must be completed on the OPM Form 1203-FX. (To download form, click or paste this URL into the browser https://www.opm.gov/Forms/pdf_fill/OPM1203fx.pdf ) PLEASE NOTE: Please continue completing all questions within section 25 of the 1203-FX form (Occupational Questionnaire) regardless of the numbering sequence. Neglecting to respond to the job related questions will result in an ineligible rating.
You may submit your application package using one of the three methods identified below: 1. ONLINE (preferred) at https://www.usajobs.gov/ and search for Vacancy Identification Number (VIN) 1936288 2. FAX: Fax your application package (see above) to the USA Staffing Fax Processing Center (478) 757-3144. The VIN (1936288 ) must be clearly identified. 3. IN PERSON: You may drop off your application package (see above) to the servicing CPAC, NAF HR Office listed as the point of contact for this vacancy announcement. *To inquire about additional application options or to request Reasonable Accommodation please contact the CPAC, NAF HR Office listed as the point of contact for this vacancy announcement.
Before you can start working, the following documents will be needed: All applicants are required to submit the following supporting document type(s): ·Resume
Applicants may also submit the following supporting document type(s),which may not be required for all applicants:
·DD-214 ·Other (TO CLAIM SPOUSAL PREFERENCE YOU MUST UPLOAD YOUR PCS ORDERS AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION) ·Transcript
For education requirements please note the following: Before you can start working, you must provide Official transcripts (copy or original) as proof that positive education requirements have been met. Only degrees from an accredited college or university recognized by the Department of Education are acceptable. For additional information, please visit– http://www2.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html Foreign Education: Qualifying education from colleges and universities in foreign countries must be evaluated in terms of equivalency to that acquired in U.S. colleges and universities. For further information, visit: http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html
To claim and be considered under the Spouse Employment Preference (SEP), you MUST submit your spouse's PCS Orders with your application package and meet all other requirements, AND claim this preference in the questionnaire.
To claim and be considered under the Involuntary Separated Military Preference (ISMP), you MUST submit your latest DD-214 member 4 copy with your application package and meet all other requirements, AND claim the preference in the questionnaire.
To claim and be considered under the DOD NAF Business Based Action (BBA) priority consideration, you MUST submit your DA Form 3434 (BBA), or equivalent and BBA Notice with your application package and meet all other requirements, AND claim the preference in the questionnaire
To claim and be considered under the Current/Former Non appropriated Fund Employee (CNE/CNE) priority consideration, you MUST submit your latest DA Form 3434, or equivalent, with your application package and meet all other requirements, AND claim the preference in the questionnaire.
To claim and be considered under the Current Appropriated Fund Employee (CAE) priority consideration you MUST submit your latest SF 50 with your application package and meet all other requirements, AND claim the preference in the eligibility questionnaire
To claim and be considered under the Outside Applicant Veteran (OAV) priority consideration you MUST submit your DD-214 member 4 copy with your application package and meet all other requirements, AND claim the preference in the questionnaire
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
Note to applicants: Please include name and contact information for at least two (2) professional references in your resume and/or DA Form 3433 application when applying for jobs.
To apply for this position, you must submit a complete application package (see below) by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date reflected on this vacancy announcement.
A complete application package contains: 1. Resume and/or DA Form 3433 (http://cpol.army.mil/library/naf/jobkit/app-01.html) 2. Completed Occupational Questionnaire (View Occupational Questionnaire) 3. Any required documentation to support qualification or education requirements (e.g. certification(s), licensure, transcripts, etc.) For more information, see Required Documents (below). 4. If claiming Military Spouse Preference (MSP) please submit a copy of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) Orders (along with proof of marriage if applicant's name does not appear on sponsor's orders) with your application. 5. If claiming Involuntarily Separated Military Preference (ISMP), submit a copy of the DD 214 (member 4 or service 2 copy) or equivalent with your application. 6. If claiming Department of Defense (DoD) Nonappropriated Fund (NAF) Business Based Action (BAA) Priority Consideration, submit a copy of the DA Form 3434 or notice of separation due to business based action with your application. 7. If claiming DoD Current or Former NAF employee (CNE/FNE) Priority Consideration (to include current Appropriated Fund (APF) employees) submit a copy of DA Form 3434 or equivalent. 8. If claiming Outside Applicant Veteran (OAV) Priority Consideration, submit a copy of the DD 214 (members 4 or service 2 copy) or equivalent with your application. 9. If submitting a manual application, your responses to the Occupational Questionnaire (to view questionnaire click View Occupational Questionnaire) must be completed on the OPM Form 1203-FX. (To download form, click or paste this URL into the browser https://www.opm.gov/Forms/pdf_fill/OPM1203fx.pdf ) PLEASE NOTE: Please continue completing all questions within section 25 of the 1203-FX form (Occupational Questionnaire) regardless of the numbering sequence. Neglecting to respond to the job related questions will result in an ineligible rating.
You may submit your application package using one of the three methods identified below: 1. ONLINE (preferred) at https://www.usajobs.gov/ and search for Vacancy Identification Number (VIN) 1936288 2. FAX: Fax your application package (see above) to the USA Staffing Fax Processing Center (478) 757-3144. The VIN (1936288 ) must be clearly identified. 3. IN PERSON: You may drop off your application package (see above) to the servicing CPAC, NAF HR Office listed as the point of contact for this vacancy announcement. *To inquire about additional application options or to request Reasonable Accommodation please contact the CPAC, NAF HR Office listed as the point of contact for this vacancy announcement.
