Job summary

Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS) is looking for the best and brightest to join our Team! MCCS is a comprehensive program that supports and enhances the quality of life for Marines, their families, and others in the Marine Corps Community. We offer a team oriented environment comprised of military personnel, civilian employees, contractors and volunteers who keep the organization functioning smoothly and effectively.

Major duties

NONAPPROPRIATED FUND POSITION DESCRIPTION JOB TITLE: Cook JOB SERIES: 7404 PAY LEVEL: NA-04/05 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Prepares and cooks a variety of menu items including hamburgers, grilled sandwiches, eggs, quick meals, cold sandwiches and salads. Grills steaks, chops, poultry, pancakes, bacon, sausage, etc.. Prepares and cooks fresh, frozen or canned vegetables and fruits for serving as directed. Prepares desserts, juices, and other items as directed by higher-grade cooks. Places cooked food in serving dishes, steam carts and food trucks. May prepare meals in large quantities. Maintains proper temperature for all foods during holding, transport, reheating, and serving to assure quality control and food safety. Maintains rotation of food inventories to prevent spoilage. Covers, dates, and properly stores all food items at the close of business or shift. Washes and cleans kitchen equipment. Maintains assigned area in a neat and orderly manner and in compliance with fire, safety, sanitation and security regulations. Verifies and stores food supplies properly. May be required to assist with monthly and mid-monthly food and beverage products inventories. RESPONSIBILITY: Receives work assignments orally and/or writing from supervisor, higher-grade cook, schedule or cook¿s worksheet. Normally a higher-grade cook or supervisor is available to answer questions and to ensure that work is being done properly. May work without supervision for short periods. WORKING CONDITIONS: Exposed to warm and noisy kitchens, steam, fumes and cooking odors; danger of falling on freshly mopped floors; burns from steam or hot foods; cuts from knives; shocks from electrical machines; and extremes in temperatures. Work requires continual standing and walking, and frequent stooping, reaching, pushing and pulling, and bending.

Requirements

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Qualification

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Candidate must be at least 18 years old AND have graduated from high school or been awarded a certificate equivalent to graduating from high school. (Valid documentation will be required upon hire.) To be hired at NA4, Candidate must meet the following requirements: Working knowledge of the method and procedures relating to food preparation and the skills to apply such information to cook a limited variety of prepared foods or short order foods, requiring little or no processing. Ability to perform basic arithmetic computations in multiplying ingredients for a recipe and calculating how many servings. Basic knowledge of sanitation procedures. Must be able to obtain a Food Handler¿s Certificate. Must be able to lift and carry objects up to 40 lbs independently and objects over 40 lbs with assistance. Must be able to accommodate flexible work schedule to include weekends, holidays, and night time. Ability to follow English oral and written food service instructions, e.g., food labels, recipes, menus, and schedules. If hired at NA4: Employee will perform simple cooking tasks by preparing and cooking items requiring little or no processing by direction of higher-grade Cook. Assists higher grade Cooks by performing the simpler tasks involved in the cooking of meat, fish, poultry, vegetables, farinaceous foods, soups, sauces, gravies and related dressing and garnishes. Receives instructions in the performance of more difficult food preparation operations and tasks. To be promoted to the target grade NA-5, the incumbent must be able to perform all the duties in this PD, be able to prepare varieties of menu items independently. Incumbent must complete all necessary trainings and be recommended by the supervisor to promote to the target grade without competition.

Evaluations

Your application/resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the job qualifications listed on this announcement. This vacancy will be filled by the best qualified applicant as determined by the selecting official.