Cook Na-06

Job summary

This announcement will be used to fill vacancies for various FMWR facilities on Fort Wainwright, Alaska. These facilities include City Center, Birch Hill Ski and Snowboard Area, Chena Bend Golf Course, and Warrior Zone. Incentives and Bonuses Incentives may be paid. Up to 25% recruitment and/or retention incentive may be authorized for positions offering at least a guarantee of 10 hours per week.

Major duties

Prepares and cooks a variety of menu items. Grills and deep fries foods. Make a variety of salads and salad dressings. Make sandwiches. Follows health and safety precautions to ensure safe preparation and storage of food items Monitors and maintains appropriate temperature of all food items throughout preparation and service. Operates kitchen equipment designed to mix and cook food items. Uses, cleans and maintains power kitchen equipment.

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. A qualified candidate must possess the following: 1. A minimum of 6 months of work experience directly related to the duties described below, that included skill in working with professional kitchen appliances and equipment. a. Basic knowledge of food preparation principles and practical understanding of the physical processes that occur in cooking. b. Knowledge of proper cooking temperatures and preparation methods for a variety of foods. c. Ability to schedule and coordinate preparation of a number of different foods in order to ensure that they are ready for service at the appropriate meal time. d. Knowledge of food borne illnesses, food safety, and proper storage methods for hot and cold food items in order to prevent loss or illness due to spoilage. e. Ability to follow written and verbal instructions, particularly standard recipes, and detailed cooking instructions. f. Skill in operating and cleaning a wide variety of food service equipment, including special equipment for the preparation of large volume items. g. Skill in carving, preparing garnishes, and assembling attractive platters, salads, and other food presentations. 2. Be able to communicate (verbal and written) in English.

Evaluations

Your Application Matters: How We Will Review It We 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.