** Cook**

**Department of the Air Force**

** Air Force Nonappropriated Fund (NAF)**

**Location**

Few vacancies in the following location:

** Relocation expenses reimbursed**

No

** Telework eligible**

No

** Clarification from the agency**

Please see the "Who May Apply" section under the Qualifications section. Applicants will be reviewed and referred every week until close of this announcement.

**Duties**

** Summary**

**About the position:**

This position will be assigned to the Youth Programs at the Naval Weapon Station Goose Creek, SC.

This position work schedule will be determined by the needs of the activity.

**Physical Effort:**

Must be able to lift up to 45 pounds.

**Responsibilities**

a. Cooking - Prepares a full range of nutritious food for approximately 90 plus children per day, supplying them with the USDA required supplements of vitamins and nutrition. The meals prepared in the center by the cook are the most important meals of the day. Responsible for cooking breakfast, lunch (when school is out), and snacks for the children and responsible for following the correct portion size for all ages. The cook is solely responsible for the measurements and ingredients in the food prepared by herself/himself and the other staff who work in the kitchen. The cook is also responsible for planning special meals such as scheduled events (Parent luncheons, Family Night, etc) and modified children/s diets as needed. Food is prepared, handled, and served according to AF instructions, USDA, CAFB guidelines, and NAA guidlines.

b. Under the guidance of the School Age Program Coordinator or Youth Programs Director, follows preplanned cycle menus and rotates periodically as directed. May prepare and/or assist with preparation of the menus. Adjusts daily menus as required by changing attendance.

c. Determines quantities of food and supplies required. Submits requisitions sufficiently in advance to ensure adequate supply of items on hand. Adjusts orders in accordance with anticipated requirements.

d. Washes, thaws, mixes, fries, steams, stews, boils, bakes, mashes, and otherwise prepares soups, meats, fish, chicken sandwiches, vegetables, etc.

e. Moves heavy garbage cans, and assists in unloading supply trucks and storing heavy supplies.

f. Maintains stoves, refrigerators, equipment, and utensils in sage and sanitary condition. Ensures that dishwasher operation is consistent with sanitation rules. Stores plates, cups, and silverware.

g. Maintains inventory food, supplies, and equipment on hand. Keeps working area clean and safe. Conducts daily self-inspections and maintains copies of inspections.

h. Keeps labels on food and products updated in stock room, cooler and freezer.

i. Conducts monthly and quarterly inventories. Prepares USDA and FDA reports. Maintains inventory and fills out purchase order for necessary supplies.

j. Performs other related duties as assigned.

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**Travel Required**

Not required

** Supervisory status**

No

** Promotion Potential**

None

**Requirements**

** Conditions of Employment**

This position requires satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks in accordance with Air Force and DoD policy, and a Child Care Tier 1 background investigation.

This position has physical lifting requirements which requires the incumbent to complete a favorable pre-employment physical.

This position requires the incumbent to complete assigned training, to include Food Handlers certification, within specified time from date of hire or assignment position.

This position requires the incumbent to be able to obtain, maintain, and provide evidence of current immunizations this includes annual influenza vaccinations and be free of all communicable diseases. ** 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,** 06/11/2021

Business Based Action, Military Spouse Preference, Outside Applicant Veteran, Spouse/Widow/Parent of Veteran, and 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 the position allows for qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application.

**Qualifying Experience:**

Must have knowledge and experience in preparing, cooking, and serving a variety of menu items such as soups, meats, fish, chicken, gravy, sauces, etc. Must have a knowledge of yielding testing to determine portion cost and to adjust ingredients in standard recipes for altering number of servings required. Must have experience in preparing special and modified diets. Must be able to obtain a Food Handler's Certificate and handle a wide variety of food handling techniques to meet sanitation and safety standards.

**Education**

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. This position does not allow for education substitution.

**FOREIGN EDUCATION:** Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

**Additional information**

Individual must fully meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position

Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must be registered for Selective Service

Direct deposit is required

Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) check

A probationary period may be required

Pre-employment requirements must be satisfactorily met prior to Entrance on Duty (EOD)

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.

Multiple positions may be filled from this job opportunity announcement. And additional selections may also be made from this job opportunity announcement.

Selection(s) are subject to restrictions resulting from hiring preferences and priority consideration eligible. ** How You Will Be Evaluated**

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

Your resume and supporting document will be evaluated against the qualifications of the position.

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 has been made that you have inflated your responses to meet the position's 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