Clarification from the agency

Incumbent must reside within 50 miles of the hiring installation (NAS Jacksonville).

General (Duties include but are not limited to):

• Using a full range of quantity cooking procedures from common or frequently used to new or difficult recipes, prepares a variety of meats, poultry, seafood, vegetables, sauces and gravies.
• On a daily basis, prepares four or more menu items for one meal, which involves planning and coordinating a variety of steps to ensure that all items are ready for serving at the same time.
• In addition, may prepare menu items using special or difficult recipes involving many steps, ingredients or long preparation time in preparation of catered or special events.
• Estimates consumption of food items and places orders for food and other operating supplies.
• Ensures proper receipt and storage of inventory. May be asked in conjunction with the manager to cost and price menu items.
• Responsible for the proper storage, refrigeration and labeling of food in accordance with sanitation regulations at all times.
• Responsible for ensuring the kitchen area, equipment and food preparation areas are cleaned and maintained in accordance with sanitation regulations at all times.
• Ensures trash is removed continually as needed.
• May direct the work of lower graded cooks and/or food service workers in the timely preparation and delivery of food and the proper cleanliness of the work area and equipment.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Drives the food truck to assigned locations and events in a safe and timely manner.
• Conducts pre- and post-operation vehicle inspections, ensuring compliance with safety and sanitation standards.
• Sets up and breaks down the food truck for daily operations, including connecting power, water, and waste systems if applicable.
• Takes customer orders, operates the point-of-sale system, and handles cash or electronic payments.
• Provides courteous and efficient service, addressing customer concerns or questions promptly.
• Maintains cleanliness of the food truck, including cooking surfaces, equipment, and storage areas.
• Ensures compliance with health codes and sanitation regulations during food preparation and service.
• Loads and unloads supplies and food items from storage areas to the truck as needed.
• Completes required logs, checklists, and reports related to food safety, maintenance, and vehicle use.
• Reports equipment malfunctions or vehicle issues to appropriate personnel.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Conditions of employment

• Must meet Federal Employment suitability requirements and successful completion of background investigation. Background investigations are conducted using fingerprint identification and completion of background inquiry forms.
• Must successfully pass the E-verify employment verification check. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of employment.
• You must go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the Form I-9.
• A valid State driver's license is required to operate motor vehicles.
• Must have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer.
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
• Must reside within 50 miles of 32212.
• Must be at least 18 years or older.
• Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position

Qualifications

In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities, as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience. All non-government positions identified on your resume must include complete address and to and from dates. Government positions must include pay plan, series, grade, to and from dates and address of the agency/organization.

Specialized experience directly related to the duties described above. Qualifying experience must have been equivalent to the next lower level in the normal line of progression.

Specialized experience must demonstrate the following:

• This position requires skill to plan, coordinate and time sequence steps needed to prepare food on time without overcooking or waste.
• Must have the ability to adjust recipes for servings required: ability to recognize characteristics of food in deciding that raw materials are fresh, and judge food by color, consistency, temperature, odor, and taste.
• Demonstrated experience and/or training in preparation of large quantities of food in an industrial or restaurant setting.
• Must possess basic reading, writing and math skills to read and interpret complex recipes and compute changes required to increase/decrease the number of portions.
• Basic knowledge of food preparation principles and a practical understanding of the physical changes that occur during the processing and cooking of food.
• Working knowledge of the planning process involved in cooking an entire meal including different preparation methods for various food items, the necessary time for cooking these different items, and how to schedule and coordinate preparation to produce a properly cooked meal on time.
• Ability to evaluate a variety of raw and cooked food items to ascertain their freshness.
• Knowledge of standard formulas used in yield testing. Knowledge of principles of food spoilage. food borne illness, and food safety. Practical knowledge of methods and procedures necessary for ordering. Issuing and storing food items in accordance with inventory and sanitation requirements.

You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer and part time experience. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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.

As part of the application process, you must complete and submit an occupational questionnaire and your RESUME MUST SUPPORT AND VALIDATE YOUR ANSWERS or you may be removed from consideration.

ONLY THE MOST HIGHLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WILL BE REFERRED. IF MANAGEMENT DOES NOT WISH TO SELECT A HIGHLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATE, THEY MAY REQUEST A REFERRAL LIST INCLUDING WELL OR QUALIFIED APPLICANTS.

Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating and/or appointment eligibility.

PLEASE READ THIS VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT IN ITS ENTIRETY TO ENSURE ALL REQUIREMENTS ARE ADDRESSED IN YOUR APPLICATION PACKAGE.

RELOCATION AUTHORIZED

• NO Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) is authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest

KEY REQUIREMENTS/CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• You must be a US Citizen.
• Males must be registered or exempt from Selective Service. https://www.sss.gov/register/
• Selectee must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Selectee may be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Selectee is required to participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• Social Security Card is required.
• Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-VERIFY) check.
• A favorable background is a requirement of this position. Failure to obtain and maintain a favorable background may result in the withdrawal of the position offer or removal.

NOTE: 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.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Your experience is subject to evaluation and verification against the information in your resume. The numeric rating you receive is a self-assessment only and is based on your responses to the questionnaire. Do not overstate or understate your level of experience and capability. If a determination is made that you rated yourself higher than is supported by your resume, or if your resume lacks sufficient information, you will be rated accordingly or may be considered ineligible.

All resumes will be reviewed to determine if they meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement, and will be rated based on the information provided in the resume to determine the level of knowledge, skill, and ability, related to the job requirements. Using the qualifications of the position, a predetermined rating criterion of knowledge, skills, and abilities will be used for each resume. Best qualified applicants will be referred to the hiring manager. The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews.