Cook - All American

Summary

Performs a variety of tasks such as grilling, frying, baking and preparing a variety of foods

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Duties

• Performs a variety of tasks such as grilling, frying, baking and preparing a variety of foods to include, but not limited to grill items like hamburgers, hot dogs, bacon, eggs, sausage, by watching while the items are cooking, turning as required; regulating temperature and removing when done
• Measures and weighs ingredients according to recipes or as directed in the preparation many types of main meal dishes like lasagna, meatloaf, and herb baked chicken.
• Prepares main meal side dishes of starches, vegetable and grain items with work performed on salads, desserts, juices, fruit trays etc
• Prepares toasts, salads, salad dressing, and sandwiches. Prepares fresh vegetables and fruits for serving according to instructions and / or recipes.
• Places cooked food in serving dishes in steam carts and food service lines.
• Washes and cleans kitchen equipment.
• Keep refrigerators, grills, equipment and working area clean and all food items FIFO and Date Tagged.
• May be required to collect money, operate a cash register and assist in inventory taking
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
  
  

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Requirements

Conditions of Employment

Incumbent must have or be able to obtain a Food Handlers Certificate and upon hire pass 18 hour food managers safety course. Moderate physical effort is required in moving or lifting objects up to 50lbs. Heavy lifting is sometimes involved. Incumbent will be constantly standing, bending, stopping and reaching. Incumbent expected to work in hot, moderate to cold conditions. Flexible scheduling a must.

Qualifications

• Must be able to follow recipes and combine ingredients for plain or fancy food dish items as well as specialty salads and other cooked dishes
• Skill to perform tasks with several steps and use judgment in the performance of sequential tasks.
• Simple arithmetic and the ability to read instructions is required
• Working knowledge of common sanitation procedures to prevent cross contamination.
• Must know the operation of bake, holding ovens and pizza makers
• Must be able to relate inventory levels to purchasing requirements; and understand food storage and sanitation requirements
• Must be able to operate a cash register and have good verbal and written communication skills.
  
  

Additional information

Some positions have special requirements. Selectee may be required to complete a one (1) year probationary period. Participation in Direct Deposit/Electronic Fund Transfer within the first 30 days of employment is required. We utilize E-Verify to confirm selectee's eligibility to work in the United States. Salary is dependent on experience and/oreducation.This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies within 60 days of issuance of selection certificate. For positions requiring travel more than twice per year, selectee may be required to obtain and maintain in good standing a Government-issued Travel Card for official government travel purposes.Executive Order 12564 requires a Federal workplace free of illegal drugs. According to the Executive Order, all Federal employees are required to remain drug free throughout their employment. Commander, Navy Region Mid-Atlantic Command is a Drug-Free Federal Workplace. The use of illegal drugs will not be tolerated, and use of or intoxication by illegal drugs will result in penalties up to and including removal from Federal Service.

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