Cook
- Follow sanitary food handling procedures.
- Cover, label and date food items according to established policies and procedures.
- Clean assigned work areas; walls, ceilings, floors, worktables, walk-in refrigerators, and storage rooms.
- Make a variety of desserts such as cobblers, brownies, cookies, and pastries.
- Use simple arithmetic, such as multiplying and dividing ingredients in a recipe when preparing food items for the correct serving amount.
- Wash, peel, and cut fruits and vegetables.
- Weigh, measure, and assemble ingredients for regular, special, and modified diets.
- Follow safety procedures when operating kitchen equipment.
- Track students' meal plan usage by counting number of purchased dinners.
- Prepare different types of food using varies methods such as braise, broil, simmer, bake, fry, steam, stew, and grill.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- Be sure to read the 'How to Apply' and 'Required Documents' Sections.
- U.S. Citizenship is required.
- A background security investigation will be required for all new hires. Appointment will be subject to the applicant's successful completion of a background security investigation and favorable adjudication.
- Appointment to this is subject to a 2-year trial or 1-year probationary period unless the requirement has already been met.
- If you are a male applicant born after 12-31-1959, you are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act and the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 (https://www.sss.gov), in order to be eligible for appointment to this agency.
- The position is subject to shift rotation whenever required or as deemed necessary to meet full coverage of the cafeteria.
- Maintain a Food Handler's Certificate (or equivalent certification) valid for the state where employed.
- This position is restricted to lifting items that weigh less than 8 pounds.
Qualifications
Applicants will be rated on the following Job Elements:
Ability to Lead or Supervise (Screen-out Element)
- Work Practices (including keeping things neat, clean, and in order
- Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic)
- Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc. (other than blueprints)
- Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment
- Knowledge of Materials
- Dexterity and Safety
Education
This position does not have a positive education requirement at this grade level. Therefore, no transcripts are required.
Additional information
Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP)/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) Documentation. The CTAP/ICTAP provides placement assistance (click for more details, for DOI's policy) to permanent Federal civilian employees who are surplus, displaced, or involuntarily separated. Applicants claiming eligibility must submit a 1) copy of their most recent performance appraisal, 2) proof of eligibility, 3) most current SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location with their application. To be considered, applicants must be well-qualified (i.e., meet the minimum qualification requirements, including any selective placement factors; education, and experience requirements), score at least 85 on the assessment questionnaire, and be able to perform the duties of the position upon entry.
STATUS CANDIDATES: Consideration will be given to Non-Indian applicants (Status or Reinstatement eligibles) in the absence of a qualified Indian preference eligible. Applicants not entitled to Indian Preference or Veteran's Preference must be Federal civilian employees with competitive status or former Federal civilian employees with reinstatement eligibility and must submit latest Notification of Personnel Action, SF-50, as proof.
VETERANS EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES ACT (VEOA): Preference eligibles may apply for permanent positions (career or career-conditional appointments) under merit promotion procedures for VEOA appointments; however, veteran's preference is not a factor in these appointments. To be eligible for a VEOA appointment, a veteran must be a preference eligible OR veteran separated after 3 or more years of continuous active service performed under honorable conditions. Applicants must submit a copy of their DD-214 (Member Copy 4) for verification of eligibility. For more information about this program and to determine whether you are eligible, .
If you are a Veteran with and you are claiming 5-points veterans' preference, you must submit a copy of your DD-214 () or other proof of eligibility. If you are claiming 10-point veterans' preference, you must also submit an plus the proof required by that form.
Bargaining Unit Status: Position is covered by Bargaining Unit/Union - Federation of Indian Service Employees, American Federation of Teachers Local 4521.
Additional selections may be made from this announcement if identical vacancies occur within 90 days from the closing date.
- Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. .
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Conditions of Employment
- Be sure to read the 'How to Apply' and 'Required Documents' Sections.
- U.S. Citizenship is required.
- A background security investigation will be required for all new hires. Appointment will be subject to the applicant's successful completion of a background security investigation and favorable adjudication.
- Appointment to this is subject to a 2-year trial or 1-year probationary period unless the requirement has already been met.
- If you are a male applicant born after 12-31-1959, you are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act and the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 (https://www.sss.gov), in order to be eligible for appointment to this agency.
- The position is subject to shift rotation whenever required or as deemed necessary to meet full coverage of the cafeteria.
- Maintain a Food Handler's Certificate (or equivalent certification) valid for the state where employed.
- This position is restricted to lifting items that weigh less than 8 pounds.
Qualifications
Applicants will be rated on the following Job Elements:
Ability to Lead or Supervise (Screen-out Element)
- Work Practices (including keeping things neat, clean, and in order
- Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic)
- Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc. (other than blueprints)
- Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment
- Knowledge of Materials
- Dexterity and Safety
Education
This position does not have a positive education requirement at this grade level. Therefore, no transcripts are required.
Additional information
Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP)/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) Documentation. The CTAP/ICTAP provides placement assistance (click for more details, for DOI's policy) to permanent Federal civilian employees who are surplus, displaced, or involuntarily separated. Applicants claiming eligibility must submit a 1) copy of their most recent performance appraisal, 2) proof of eligibility, 3) most current SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location with their application. To be considered, applicants must be well-qualified (i.e., meet the minimum qualification requirements, including any selective placement factors; education, and experience requirements), score at least 85 on the assessment questionnaire, and be able to perform the duties of the position upon entry.
STATUS CANDIDATES: Consideration will be given to Non-Indian applicants (Status or Reinstatement eligibles) in the absence of a qualified Indian preference eligible. Applicants not entitled to Indian Preference or Veteran's Preference must be Federal civilian employees with competitive status or former Federal civilian employees with reinstatement eligibility and must submit latest Notification of Personnel Action, SF-50, as proof.
VETERANS EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES ACT (VEOA): Preference eligibles may apply for permanent positions (career or career-conditional appointments) under merit promotion procedures for VEOA appointments; however, veteran's preference is not a factor in these appointments. To be eligible for a VEOA appointment, a veteran must be a preference eligible OR veteran separated after 3 or more years of continuous active service performed under honorable conditions. Applicants must submit a copy of their DD-214 (Member Copy 4) for verification of eligibility. For more information about this program and to determine whether you are eligible, .
If you are a Veteran with and you are claiming 5-points veterans' preference, you must submit a copy of your DD-214 () or other proof of eligibility. If you are claiming 10-point veterans' preference, you must also submit an plus the proof required by that form.
Bargaining Unit Status: Position is covered by Bargaining Unit/Union - Federation of Indian Service Employees, American Federation of Teachers Local 4521.
Additional selections may be made from this announcement if identical vacancies occur within 90 days from the closing date.