Clarification from the agency

Please see the "Who May Apply" section under the Qualifications section.

This position performs a full range of preparing and cooking items using standard or complex recipes. Incumbent uses a full range of cooking procedures from common frequently used to difficult or new recipes, in the independent preparation of a variety of meats, poultry, seafood, vegetables, sauces and gravies.

On a daily basis prepares four or more menu items for one meal that involves planning and coordinating a variety of steps. Ensures that all items are ready for serving at the same time or prepares menu items using special or difficult recipes involving many steps, ingredients, or long preparation time. Adjusts recipes to improve flavor, texture and presentation.

Responsible for relaying instructions from Food and Beverage Manager to other kitchen crew members. Demonstrates work methods and provides work-related guidance to lower graded employees. Checks on the work in progress of other kitchen crew members to meet productivity and timeliness goals. Ensures others follow security, safety, sanitation, and housekeeping rules.

Responsive for 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.

May conducts on the job training and instruction to lower-level employees. Checks with supervisor on problems. May assist in purchasing and menu pricing decisions by performing yield tests for selected food, ordering items in accordance with daily and weekly menu requirements and preparing food production worksheets from computerized recipe files. Performs supervisory duties on short term basis in absence of Food and Beverage Manager.

Performs other 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.
• May be required to pass pre-employment examinations.
• Must provide proof of U.S. Citizenship or U.S. National.
• 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.
• Must reside within 50 miles of 32212 at time of applying.
• Must be able to frequently lift up to 40 lbs.

Qualifications

Join our team today and receive $1000.00 in bonuses! $250.00 sign on bonus (received on first paycheck), $250.00 upon completion of training and working independently, $500.00 after one year service.

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.

One year of 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:

Thorough knowledge of the full range of food preparation principles, including the techniques and procedures necessary to develop new or recurrent recipes. Knowledge of procedures of cooking in large quantities. Skill to overcome practical production problems; evaluate final food products and initiate corrective action. Ability to expand and modify recipes and to develop standardized recipes for quantity cooking. Skill in the operation, breakdown and proper cleaning of food service equipment. Knowledge of sanitation requirements and kitchen safety regulations is necessary to ensure a safe and healthy environment. Ability to coordinate the work of lower graded employees.

This position requires continual standing, bending, reaching, pushing and pulling in different directions. Will be required to frequently lift up to 40 lbs. and may be required to lift over 40 lbs on occasion with the assistance from other kitchen staff or hand devices. Most kitchen environments are warm and noisy, and the incumbent will be exposed to steam, heat, cold, fumes, and odors, dangers of falling, burns and cuts.

All employees are required to wear kitchen safety protection when completing certain jobs. CPR/1st Aid Required but can be obtained within 60 days after hired.

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.