Cook Full-Time

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

Your background must demonstrate experience in performing quantity food service healthcare environment, independently performing the following duties: performing the full range of simple cooking by preparing and cooking items such as hot cereals, dehydrated/concentrated soups, sauces, and gravies; preparing foods (e.g., peels, chops, grinds, pares, cuts, slices, dices, purees, dredges, flours, and breads); preparing grilled items (e.g., pancakes, French toast, sausage, eggs, hamburger, fresh/canned/frozen vegetables); using a variety of cooking utensils required to measure, weight, and process food items; ensuring food is stored at correct/safe temperatures; maintaining food inventories and rotates stock items to prevent spoilage; covering, dating, and storing leftovers according to established procedures; and safely operating and cleaning a variety of kitchen utensils, equipment, and kitchen/serving areas.

EXPERIENCE: A specific length of training and experience is not required, but you must show evidence of training or experience of sufficient scope and quality of your ability to do the work of this position. Evidence which demonstrates you possess the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the duties of this position must be supported by detailed descriptions of such on your resume. Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Federal Wage System Qualification Standards.

SCREEN-OUT ELEMENT: Your qualifications will first be evaluated against the prescribed screen out element, which usually appears as question 1 in the on-line questionnaire. Those applicants who appear to possess at least the minimal acceptable qualification requirement are considered for further rating; those who do not are rated ineligible and are eliminated. The potential eligibles are then rated against the remainder of the Job Elements:

• Ability to Do the Work of the Position without More Than Normal Supervision
• Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (Other Than Blueprint Reading)
• Ability to Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment
• Dexterity and Safety
• Knowledge of Materials
• Technical Practices (Theoretical, Precise, Artistic)
• Work Practices (Including Keeping Things Neat, Clean, and in Order)

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; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Note: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment.