HIRING EVENT WILL BE HELD FOR THIS POSITION ON WEDNESDAY, 4/12/23 FROM 3:00PM -6:00PM IN PERSON AT THE CLUB AT 121 BUFFINGTON ROAD, PICATINNY ARSENAL. REGISTRATION REQUIRED FOR ACCESS AT: https://picatinny.armymwr.com/MUST BRING RESUME, SOCIAL SECURITY CARD, PHOTO ID (REAL ID or US PASSORT or BIRTH CERTIFICATE), WORK AUTHORIZATION (UNDER AGE 18) AND PROOF OF EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION. BE READY TO INTERVIEW!
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HIRING EVENT WILL BE HELD FOR THIS POSITION ON WEDNESDAY, 4/12/23 FROM 3:00PM -6:00PM IN PERSON AT THE CLUB AT 121 BUFFINGTON ROAD, PICATINNY ARSENAL. REGISTRATION REQUIRED FOR ACCESS AT: https://picatinny.armymwr.com/MUST BRING RESUME, SOCIAL SECURITY CARD, PHOTO ID (REAL ID or US PASSORT or BIRTH CERTIFICATE), WORK AUTHORIZATION (UNDER AGE 18) AND PROOF OF EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION. BE READY TO INTERVIEW!
Follows recipes to prepare items such as soups, stews, casseroles, gravies, sauces, hot cereals, syrups, meatloaf, meatballs, hamburgers, and croquettes.
Adjusts recipes for larger or smaller quantities.
Slices meat by hand and by mechanical means, to specific requirements.
Direct Deposit and Social Security Card is required.
Meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position.
A one year probationary period may be required.
Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) check.
Satisfactorily complete a minimum of 4 hours of initial food sanitation and safety training is required within 30 days of employment and a minimum of 4 hours refresher training annually.
Satisfactorily complete all pre-employment checks in accordance with AR 215-3 to include a medical examination and credit check.
Complete a Tier 1 background investigation for a Common Access Card for physical access to federally controlled facilitates.
Must be willing to accept a varying or rotating shift to include early mornings, days, nights, weekends and holidays.
Must possess a valid driver's license at the time of appointment. (Time of appointment is 2 weeks after submitting a completed application packet).
Ability to continually walk, stand, stoop, reach, push, pull and bend. Must be able to lift and move objects weighing up to 40 pounds unassisted and occasionally over 40 pounds with the assistance of other workers or a lifting devices.
Qualifications
A minimum of 6 months of work experience preparing a variety of menu items including regular and special diet entrees and dessert items fairly independently (without more than normal supervision).
Skill/experience in working with professional kitchen appliances and equipment.
Ability to communicate both verbally and written in English.
This experience must be reflected on your resume to be considered eligible for this position.
Skill and Knowledge:
Basic knowledge of food preparation principles and practical understanding of the physical processes that occur in cooking. Knowledge of proper cooking temperatures and preparation methods for a variety of foods. Ability to schedule and coordinate preparation of a number of different foods in order to ensure that they are ready for service at the appropriate mealtime. Knowledge of food borne illnesses, food safety, and proper storage methods for hot and cold food items in order to prevent loss or illness due to spoilage. Ability to follow written and verbal instructions, particularly standard recipes, and detailed cooking instructions. Skill in operating and cleaning a wide variety of food service equipment, including special equipment for the preparation of large volume items. Skill in carving, preparing garnishes, and assembling attractive platters, salads, and other food presentations.
Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies: knowledge, skills, abilities, additional screening criteria and other characteristics.
This position is a Flexible (Flex) position and there are 0 guaranteed hours per week. Flex employees are not entitled to leave or benefits however, there is no upper limit to the number of hours a flexible employee may work (subject to overtime obligation and work scheduling requirements).
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Education
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Additional information
Initial Cut-Off Date:
Tuesday, February 14, 2023 (Applications must be received by 11:59 PM EST). Applications received by the initial cut-off date will be reviewed and possibly referred to the Selecting Official. Subsequent referrals to the Hiring Manager will occur as additional vacancies become available or at the request of the Hiring Manager.
Area of Consideration:
The Area of Consideration for this vacancy announcement is for US Citizens and Non-US Citizens who reside within Picatinny Arsenal's local commuting area which means living within an estimated 50-mile radius from Picatinny Arsenal, NJ. (Military Spouse Preference (MSP) and Involuntarily Separated Military Preference (ISMP) eligible candidates are included in the area of consideration.
Manual Applications:
If you are unable to apply online, you may submit your application package using a manual application method. Please contact the NAF Human Resources Office or representative listed on this job announcement to request a copy of the manual application form. All completed manual application forms (along with resume and other supporting documentation) must be received no later than 12:00 noon by 12/11/2023 in order to process your application in a timely manner. Please note that neglecting to respond to the job-related questions may result in an ineligible rating.
Allowances, Incentives, and PCS Costs:
Allowances, differentials, or incentives will not be paid.
Payment Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs are not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government's interest.
Additional referrals may be made from this vacancy announcement for up to 90 days after the closing date.
Applications are valid for 90 days after submission date. Applicants will be referred to selecting officials as additional vacancies occur.
To better expedite the hiring process, we recommend including full contact information (name, address, phone number, email, etc.) for professional and personal references on your resume.
You may submit your application package using one of the two methods identified below:
Electronically (preferred) at https://www.usajobs.gov/ and search for Vacancy Number (VIN): 11821357. Announcement closes at 11:59 PM Eastern Time on the closing date listed on this announcement.
Manually: Please refer to the "Additional Information" section of this announcement for instructions.
You may submit your application package using one of the two methods identified below:
Electronically (preferred) at https://www.usajobs.gov/ and search for Vacancy Number (VIN): 11821357. Announcement closes at 11:59 PM Eastern Time on the closing date listed on this announcement.
Manually: Please refer to the "Additional Information" section of this announcement for instructions.
