Job summary

This position is located at Hale Ikena facility, Fort Shafter, Hawaii (Island of Oahu). Incentives and Bonuses Incentives will not be paid. This is a Standing Register announcement. Applicants will be referred to selecting officials on various cut-off periods until filled. first cut-off date is 10/06/2025. To better expedite the hiring process, we recommend including full contact information (name, address, phone number, email, etc.) for professional and personal references on your resume.

Major duties

Prepares a variety of foods and desserts according to menu requirements and apportions foods for family style servings as well as for plate service. Follows health and safety precautions to ensure safe preparation, handling and storage of food items. Plans, coordinates, times assignments to assure that food items are prepared at a correct temperature and on time. Assists in training lower grade cooks or kitchen help and provides advice on how to improve their work methods. Operates kitchen equipment designed to mix, cook food; cleans and maintains kitchen equipment, utensils and work area.

Qualification

Resumes must be two pages (or less). Resumes should clearly demonstrate the applicant's relevant experience, skills, knowledge and abilities as they pertain to this position. Minimum Qualifications: 1. Minimum of 6 months work experience directly related to the duties described above, that included skill in working with professional kitchen appliances and equipment. 2. Be able to communicate (verbal and written) in English. **Resume MUST clearly reflect the knowledge and experience listed under the minimum qualifications criteria above to be considered for this job position**

Evaluations

Your Application Matters: How We Will Review ItWe want to help you put your best foot forward! Please take time to carefully follow all application instructions - missing information or skipped steps could impact your eligibility. Your application will be thoughtfully reviewed to see how well your experience and qualifications align with the requirements listed in this announcement. This includes your resume, supporting documents, and responses to the assessment questionnaire. We will consider your responses to our application questionnaire. If you're tentatively qualified, we'll take a closer look to ensure your questionnaire responses match the experience reflected in your resume and documentation. Note: If it's later found that qualifications or experience were overstated, it may affect your consideration for the position - so honesty and clarity are key. Understanding Eligibilities: What You Can Claim When Applying When you apply for a federal position through USAJOBS or USA Staffing, you may be eligible for selection preference or priority consideration based on your background or status. These eligibilities can improve your chances of being considered or referred for a position. Depending on your situation, you may be able to claim one or more of the following eligibilities: NAF Preference 1 Spouse Employment Preference (SEP) NAF Preference 2 Involuntarily Separated From the Military (ISMP) NAF Priority Consideration 1 Business Based Action (BBA) NAF Priority Consideration 2 Former NAF Employee (FNE)/Current NAF (CNE)/Current APF Employee (CAE) NAF Priority Consideration 3 Outside Applicant Veteran (OAV) (Includes spouses and parents) Tip: Be sure to review each eligibility question carefully and provide the required documentation. Claiming an eligibility without proper support may affect your application status. Looking for more details? Refer to the Who Gets Initial Consideration (Selection Preferences) and the What Other Considerations are Available sections of our Applicant Information Kit.