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Cook (DODEA) NA-04

Employer
Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA)
Location
Fort Stewart, GA, United States
Salary
$17.67 - $20.62 per hour

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Job Details

Summary

Location of position: DoDEA School Cafeterias, Fort Stewart, GA.
Must be able to work between the hours of 6AM - 2:30PM.
Employees generally works the same days as the student calendar with additional days scheduled for program meetings and training.
Although this announcement shows a range, most selectees will begin employment at the minimum wage indicated.

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Overview
Accepting applications

Open & closing dates
06/21/2022 to 06/30/2022

Salary
$17.67 - $20.62 per hour

Pay scale & grade
NA 4

Location
2 vacancies in the following location:
  • Fort Stewart, GA
  • Remote job
    No


  • Telework eligible
    No

    Travel Required
    Not required

    Relocation expenses reimbursed
    No

    Appointment type
    Intermittent

    Work schedule
    Intermittent

    Service
    Competitive

    Promotion potential
    None

    Job family (Series)
    7404 Cooking

    Supervisory status
    No

    Security clearance
    Not Required

    Drug test
    No

    Announcement number
    O2NAFDW2211537630

    Control number
    660780600

    This job is open to

    The public
    U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

    Clarification from the agency
    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. Flexible positions will normally be scheduled between 0-40 hours per week dependent upon the needs of the organization. There are no guaranteed hours for flexible positions

    Duties
  • Serves as a Cook in a Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) Cafeteria IAW all applicable regulations and standards.
  • Applies knowledge and skill to assist in planning and implementing a comprehensive food service program that follows the policies and procedures of the USDA Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP).
  • Follows standard recipes and menus IAW USDA CACFP and Army policies i.e. portion sizes, meal patterns, and "seconds" requirements. Meets with supervisor to coordinate feeding plans and allergies/substitutions when required.
  • Performs a full range of simple cooking by preparing and cooking items that require little or no processing, such as pancakes, sausage, eggs, hamburgers, and fresh, frozen and canned vegetables.
  • Prepares food by peeling, chopping, grinding, paring, cutting, slicing, dicing, pureeing, dredging, flouring, or breading. Weighs, measures, and assembles ingredients for regular and modified menu items.
  • Mixes ingredients according to precisely written recipes. Covers, dates, and stores leftovers according to established procedures.
  • Operates a variety of kitchen equipment using gas, electricity, steam or microwave heat sources. Disassembles, cleans and assembles component parts and accessories, following safety procedures to avoid personal injury and damage to the equipment.
  • Uses and cleans a variety of cooking utensils to measure, weigh, and process food items. Cleans, stores, and maintains all equipment and work areas after each use.
  • Cleans other work areas and equipment, such as worktables, floors, walk-in refrigerators, etc., on an established cleaning schedule. Follows established sanitation procedures when handling food.
  • Follows established sanitation procedures when handling food. Ensures that foods are stored at the correct temperatures to prevent bacteria growth.
  • Assignments are received orally or in writing from the supervisor in the form of cooks worksheet, menus, standardized recipes and meal schedules.


  • Requirements

    Conditions of Employment
  • 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.
  • Completed and signed DA Form 3433 is required prior to entrance on duty.
  • Satisfactory completion of a minimum of 4 hours initial food sanitation and safety training is required within 30 days of employment and a minimum of 4 hours refresher training annually.
  • Subject to satisfactory completion of all pre-employment checks in accordance with AR 215-3, para.2 and a Child Care Tier 1 background investigation is required.
  • Must have current health assessment which documents good mental and physical health, freedom from communicable disease, and immunizations IAW current Army and DoD policy including annual influenza vaccinations.


  • Qualifications

    -Work experience related to the duties described above, that included skill in working with professional kitchen appliances and equipment.
    -Be able to communicate (verbal and written) in English.

    Basic knowledge of food preparation methods and procedures.
    Skill to cook a limited variety of prepared foods or short order foods.
    Ability to read and understand written food service material, such as food labels, standardized recipes, and basic work instructions.
    Skill in performing basic mathematical computations to multiply ingredients in a recipe or to determine how many servings a container will hold.
    Knowledge of the various tables of weights and measures and ability to follow instructions to convert from standard to metric measurements.
    Skill in operating, disassembling and cleaning basic food service equipment such as griddles, broilers, and food grinders. Knowledge of basic sanitation, infection and spoilage control procedures.

    Education
    This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

    Additional information

    Area of Consideration:
  • The Area of Consideration for this vacancy announcement is local (Fort Stewart, Hinesville, Hunter Army Airfield, Savannah, and the surrounding areas). (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 03:00 PM by 30 June 2022 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.

  • Please check out our Applicant Information Kit:
  • It contains additional information applicants may find useful when applying for our jobs. (To view the kit, click or copy and paste this URL: https://publicfileshare.chra.army.mil/Applicants/NAF%20Applicant%20Information%20Kit.pdf ).
  • Other:
  • Information may be requested regarding the vaccination status of selectees for the purposes of implementing workplace safety protocols. For more information, visit https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/faq/vaccinations/
  • 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.


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    How You Will Be Evaluated

    You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
    Applicants can claim the following eligibilities:
  • NAF Preference - Involuntarily Separated From the Military
  • NAF Preference - Spouse Employment Preference (SEP)
  • NAF Priority Consideration - Business Based Action
  • NAF Priority Consideration - Current Appropriated Funds Employee CNE (APF)
  • NAF Priority Consideration - Current/Former NAF Employee (CNE/FNE)
  • NAF Priority Consideration - Outside Applicant Veteran (OAV)
  • NAF Priority Consideration - Parent of a Veteran (OAV)
  • NAF Priority Consideration - Spouse/Widow(er) of a Veteran (OAV)


  • Review our benefits
    As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
    The following documents must be submitted with your application:
  • Resume

  • Optional: Job Application (DA Form 3433) will be accepted in place of a Resume.

    The below items are accepted and may be needed to support a qualification and/or a claimed priority/preference:
  • DD-214/ Statement of Service
  • Da Form 3434
  • PCS Orders
  • Performance Appraisal
  • Proof of Marriage Status
  • Resume
  • Separation Notice (RIF)
  • SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
  • Company

    Did you know?

    DoDEA operates 160 schools in 8 Districts located in 11 foreign countries, 7 states, and 2 territories across 10 time zones.

    There are nearly 900,000 military connected children of all ages worldwide, of which more than 66,000 are enrolled in DoDEA schools and served by more than 8,000 educators. 

    All schools within DoDEA are fully accredited by U.S. accreditation agencies.

    Company info
    Website
    Telephone
    571-372-0814
    Location
    4800 Mark Center Drive
    Alexandria
    VA
    22350-1401
    United States

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