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COOK

Department of the Air Force
U.S. Air Forces, Europe
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Summary

About the position: This position is Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) and is located at the Child Development Center on RAF Lakenheath, UK.

This position requires shift work to provide coverage on days, evenings, weekends, holidays, or special situations. Scheduled hours will be 0-40 per week with no minimum guarantee.

Must be physically able to frequently lift objects weighing up to 40 pounds and stand for long periods of time.

Overview

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Hiring complete
Open & closing dates
07/22/2025 to 08/31/2025
Salary
$19.28 to - $19.28 per hour
Pay scale & grade
NA 4
Location
FEW vacancies in the following location:
Lakenheath, United Kingdom
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
No
Travel Required
Not required
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Temporary
Work schedule
Intermittent
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
None
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Not Required
Drug test
No
Position sensitivity and risk
Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk
Trust determination process
Financial disclosure
No
Bargaining unit status
No
Announcement number
25JUL9ONATTLED926507SR
Control number
841260800

This job is open to

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Clarification from the agency

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

Duties

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Performs a full range of cooking task that adheres to AF and USDA child food codes. Performs duties which include, but are not limited to, the following: roasts, broils, bakes, steams and stews meats, fish and poultry. Prepares soups, stocks, broths, gravies, sauces and puddings without the use of packages mixes. Adjusts standardized recipes for number of servings and age appropriate minimum serving requirements. Prepares entire meals which required coordinating the cooking of several items with different cooking times and characteristics. Plans the cooking process to produce complete meals (breakfast, lunch and afternoon snack) on time and at the proper temperature. Follows USDA, DoD regulations/instructions and local guidance for menu planning, food preparation, food storage, kitchen sanitation and cleanliness. Conducts and documents health and sanitation inspections. Responsible for food program inventory control, ordering and payments. Prepares food program budget for management approval. Cleans and maintains all kitchen equipment, work areas and utensils after each use. Performs various other cleaning tasks. Performs other related duties as assigned.


If interested in this position please preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12769286

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • This position requires the incumbent to complete a background investigation with favorable results.
  • Must be able to obtain a Food Handler's Certificate and/or complete food handler's training.
  • Must be able to satisfactorily complete a pre-employment physical.
  • Must be a U.S Citizen.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Open to everyone. Applicants will be categorized by preference(s) and/or priority consideration eligibilities. An applicant's eligibility will be determined based on eligibility claimed in the questionnaire and proof of eligibility MUST be provided with application by the closing date, 08/31/2025

The Area of Consideration for this vacancy announcement is US Citizens and legal US residents and must possess a social security number and card. Must be able to provide documentation proving residence status overseas.


  • Business Based Action
  • Family Member Preference
  • Military Spouse Preference
  • Outside Applicant Veteran
  • Spouse/Widow/Parent of Veteran
  • Transition Hiring Preference
In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application.

Qualifying Experience:
Must have experience in and knowledge of food preparation principles and characteristics of food, and of planning processes to ensure entire meals are prepared and cooked on time. Must be able to perform yield testing to determine portion cost and to adjust ingredients in standardized recipes. Must have knowledge of procedures to order, issue and store food. Experience and knowledge must have been gained in a grill, snack bar, restaurant, club or similar food activity.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

  • Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
  • U.S. Citizens and Non-U.S. Nationals who have resided in the U.S. or U.S. Territory for three (3) or more consecutive years immediately preceding the start of Federal affiliation.
  • All Federal NAF employees are required by PL 104-134 to have salary payments made by electronic funds transfer/direct deposit.
  • Probationary period may be required.
  • Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from hiring preferences and priority consideration eligible.
  • Additional selections may be made from this vacancy announcement for up to 60/90 days after the closing date. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
  • Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government's interest.
  • LQA is not authorized.
  • Post Allowance is authorized for Regular Full Time employment category.
  • This is a Nonappropriated Fund (NAF) position carrying out Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) activities for the Air Force and Space Force.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

How you will be evaluated

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

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.

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.

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