Cook Job in Richmond - 95071746 - ZAPB6X3XUVSBC

Job Title:
Cook

Department:
Department Of Defense

Agency:
Defense Logistics Agency

Job Announcement Number:
DLANAF004-2011

SALARY RANGE:
$10.35 - $12.09 /hour

OPEN PERIOD:
Saturday, January 01, 2011 to Saturday, December 31, 2011
SERIES & GRADE:NA-7404-04

POSITION INFORMATION:

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Positions are Nonappropriated Fund Flex positions. Employees will be scheduled on an as needed basis. No guaranteed hours.

DUTY LOCATIONS:
1 vacancy - Richmond, VA

WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED:
Applications will be accepted from all groups of qualified individuals.

JOB SUMMARY:"Looking for a Job with a present and a future? Join the Department of Defense civilian workforce and take advantage of an extraordinary opportunity to serve your country. With more than 750,000 civilian employees in 700 occupations, the Department of Defense offers you outstanding career choices in support of America's defense."

This position is a Nonappropriated Fund (NAF) position at Defense Supply Center, Richmond, in the Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR) Division.

This position is a Flexible (Flex) position which will be scheduled on an as needed basis (no guaranteed hours). Flex employees are not entitled to leave or benefits.

Multiple Positions may be filled from this announcement.  Referral lists will be generated as positions become available. 

Additional Duty Location Info:
1 vacancy - Richmond, VA

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 or canned vegetables. Prepares hot cereals and concentrated or dehydrated soups, sauces and gravies. Makes cold sandwich fillings. Sets up and replenishes salad bar.

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.  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. Supervisor or higher-grade cook provides detailed instructions on cooking methods and use of equipment for new or more difficult assignments. Employee is responsible for the proper use and cleaning of kitchen equipment, safety practices, personal hygiene, and conformance with food service sanitation requirements.

Higher-grade cook is available to answer technical questions and to ensure that the work is being done properly. Completed work is evaluated in terms of quality of food cooked, and adherence to time schedules and instructions.

Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED: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.

Work involves continual standing and walking, frequent stooping, reaching, pushing, pulling, and bending. Must be able to lift or move objects up to 40 pounds unassisted, and occasionally lift or move objects weighing over 40 pounds with the assistance of other workers or lifting devices.
HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
Applications will be evaluated for basic qualifications requirements and for the skills needed to perform the duties of the position, as described in this vacancy announcement and identified by the Selecting Official for the position.


BENEFITS:NAF Flex employees are not entitled to leave or benefits.
OTHER INFORMATION:

Appointment is subject to all required background checks to include a National Agency Check and all required background checks IAW AR 215-3.

The Department of the Army provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the servicing civilian personnel unit. Requests for reasonable accommodation are made on a case-by-case basis.

Documentation to support Military Spouse Preference must be submitted at time of application

Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.

Direct Deposit of Pay is Required.

You must include the announcement number on your application.

Applicants claiming veteran's priority consideration must clearly show an entitlement to such preference on the resume/supplemental data submitted.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in the vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

HOW TO APPLY:Applications will be processed as they are received.  Referral lists will be generated using available applications as positions become available.

Applications will be accepted by Postal Mail and by Fax.

You must submit a NAF Application (DA 3433 and DA3433-1) to be considered.  The application can be found at the following links (both forms are required - 4 pages total).  INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL BE RETURNED.

DA form 3433 can be found at: http://www.apd.army.mil/pub/eforms/pdf/a3433.pdf

DA form 3433-1 can be found at: http://www.apd.army.mil/pub/eforms/pdf/a3433_1.pdf

AGENCY CONTACT INFO:

Nathan Kitta or Betsy Kelly
Phone: 703-767-5373
Fax: 703-767-0419 Agency Information:
Defense Logistics Agency - NAF
8725 John J Kingman Rd
Suite 1134
Fort Belvoir, VA 22060
US
Fax: 703-767-0419

WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT:

If you are found to be qualified for this position, you will be referred to the selecting official for further consideration.