Clarification from the agency

Eligible NAF employees are considered under Hiring Path - "Federal employees-Excepted service"

• Independently prepares and cooks all types of meats, poultry, seafood, vegetables, fruits, dessert items, sauces, and gravies for regular and special/modified diet menus.
• Assists and guides lower grade civilian/military cooks.
• Independently analyzes and corrects production problems, coordinates the cooking process, and performs kitchen management.
• Develops new and modifies standardized recipes for quantity cooking and tests and evaluates new food products.
• Uses, maintains, and cleans tools and specialized equipment.
• Utilizes health, safety, and sanitation practices, procedures, rules, and regulations to maintain a safe and clean work environment.

Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• A security clearance may be required
• This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Shift work may be required
• Required to use/wear safety shoes and cook?s uniform
• Required to possess Food Handler?s License or meet health-screening requirements
• Required to maintain a high standard of personal cleanliness
• May be required to attend Quality Improvement Training and to participate in section Quality Improvement Teams and data collection efforts
• The physical requirements of this position as determined by the manager are: 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
• No PCS Cost, Recruitment is limited ONLY to the local commuting area of Ramstein

Qualifications

Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Qualification Standard Handbook X-118C for the WG-7400 Food Preparation And Serving Family. 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.

EXPERIENCE: Basic knowledge of food preparation principles and practical understanding of the physical changes that occur during the processing and cooking of food. Working knowledge of special and modified diets, and the cooking techniques to use in following recipes. Knowledge of health, safety, and sanitation procedures and regulations, and proper food protection procedures. Knowledge of infection and spoilage control procedures. Knowledge of various tables of weights and measures, and ability to convert from the U.S. standards system to the metric system. Practical knowledge of methods and procedures necessary for ordering, issuing, and storing food items in accordance with inventory and sanitation requirements.

QUALIFICATION: Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Qualification Standard Handbook X-118C for the WG-7400 Food Preparation And Serving Family. 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.

The screen out element for this position is Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision.

JOB ELEMENTS: Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:

• Work Practices (including keeping things neat, clean, and in order)
• Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic)
• Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (other than blueprints)
• Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment
• Knowledge of Materials
• Dexterity and Safety

1. Knowledge of the full range of methods and techniques pertaining to food preparation principles, development of new or revised recipes, and procedures related to cooking in large quantities; special and modified diets; standard formulas used in yield testing; and food handling and storage practices.
2. Knowledge of importance of flavorings such as vanilla, herbs, and spices and special rules applying to seasonings when modifying and extending recipes for large quantities of food.
3. Knowledge of health, safety, and sanitation standards and procedures in order to maintain a safe and clean work environment.
4. Skill to overcome practical production problems; evaluate and initiate corrective action; and operate, break down, and clean kitchen tools and specialized equipment.
5. Ability to use arithmetic computations to determine the quantities needed to prepare the required amounts, multiply ingredients, calculate servings per container, adjust measurements, and revise recipes.
6. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; and read and understand menus, recipes, worksheets, food labels, computerized food production sheets, and metric conversion tables.

How you will be evaluated

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

Your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.

The resume/documents you submit must support your responses to the online questionnaire. If your application contradicts or does not support your questionnaire responses, you will receive a rating of "not qualified" or "insufficient information" and you will not receive further consideration for this job.

All Federal Wage Schedule (FWS) applicants must complete the assessment questionnaire in its entirety or it will result in an ineligible rating. Applicants who meet the requirements for and apply as a non-competitive eligible that meet minimal qualifications and other requirements of this position, will be given consideration as a non-competitive candidate and will be referred unless blocked by an individual with priority/preference.

APPRAISALS/AWARDS: Hiring Managers use objective methods and consider previous performance appraisals and awards in the selection process. Current Federal Civilian employees should list any relevant performance related rating and/or awards in your resume.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Selectees who physically reside permanently in the U.S., the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico or Northern Mariana Islands, and the Possessions of the U.S., during the entire recruitment process (application, selection, and acceptance of a formal job offer) and selected for employment in the foreign area are eligible to receive certain foreign area benefits such as: Living Quarters Allowance (LQA) or government quarters, Post Allowance, Home Leave, etc. (subject to approval).

Selectees who physically reside outside the U.S., the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico or Northern Mariana Islands, and the Possessions of the U.S., during any step of the recruitment process (application, selection, and acceptance of a formal job offer) will have foreign area benefits eligibility be determined on a case by case basis.