Job summary

Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is to prepare and cook simple food.

Major duties

- Prepares and cooks items requiring little or no processing. - Weighs, measures, and assembles ingredients. - Maintains accurate food inventories. - Uses, maintains, and cleans tools and equipment such as grill s, food processors, slicing machines, toasters. mixers, and pressure cookers for accomplishment of well-defined, basic tasks. - Utilizes health, safety, and sanitation practices, procedures, rules, and regulations to maintain a safe and clean work environment.

Qualification

In order to qualify, you must meet the quality level of experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook X-118C. QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Qualification Standard Handbook X-118C for the WG-7400 Food Preparation And Serving Family. Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most blue-collar positions, you must meet any screen-out element listed, and show through experience and training that you possess the quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties of the position at the level for which you are applying. Qualification requirements emphasis is on the quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time. The screen out element for this position is the ability to do the work of a COOK without more than normal supervision. JOB ELEMENTS: Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: 1. Knowledge of the methods and procedures relating to food preparation and cooking in small quantities; and characteristics of various foods to include colors, flavors, consistencies, textures, temperatures, and cooking times. 2. Knowledge of food handling and storage practices. 3. Knowledge of health, safety, and sanitation standards and procedures in order to maintain a safe and clean work environment. 4. Skill in arithmetic computations to determine precise measurements for quantities needed to prepare required amounts, multiplying ingredients, and calculating servings per container; making precise measurements; and accurately weighing recipe ingredients. 5. Skill in operating, breaking down, and cleaning kitchen tools and equipment. 6. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; and read and understand menus, recipes, worksheets, food labels, computerized food production sheets, and metric conversion tables. PHYSICAL EFFORT: Employee frequently lifts and moves items weighing up to 40 pounds unassisted and occasionally lifts or moves objects weighing over 40 pounds with the assistance of lifting devices or other workers. Work requires continual standing and walking, and frequent stooping, bending, reaching, pushing, and pulling. WORKING CONDITIONS: Frequently works in areas that are well lighted but are often hot and noisy. Subject to possible cuts from knives and burns from steam, hot foods. stoves, and hot grease and water. Concrete and tile floors are tiring to walk on and freshly scrubbed floors present danger of slipping. Burns from ovens and hot pans are a hazard. Injuries may result from use of powered equipment. Exposed to steam, fumes, and odors from cooking and to extreme temperature changes when entering and exiting walk-in refrigerators and freezers. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Evaluations

Your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment. BASIS OF RATING: Your application will be rated under the Cut Point procedures based on the extent to which the quality, depth, and complexity of your experience relates to the qualification requirements. Additional points are not added for Veteran's Preference; however, Veteran's Preference is considered where applicable. Best Qualified Group: Candidates in this category possess exceptional skills and experience to exceed well above the minimum requirements. Fully Qualified Group: Candidates in this category possess good skills and experience above the minimum requirements. Basically Qualified Group: Candidates in this category meet the minimum experience requirements. The resume/documents you submit must support your responses to the online questionnaire. If your application contradicts or does not support your questionnaire responses, you will receive a rating of "not qualified" or "insufficient information" and you will not receive further consideration for this job. All Federal Wage Schedule (FWS) applicants must complete the assessment questionnaire in its entirety or it will result in an ineligible rating. Applicants who meet the requirements for and apply as a non-competitive eligible that meet minimal qualifications and other requirements of this position, may be given consideration as a non-competitive candidate and will be referred unless blocked by an individual with priority/preference. APPRAISALS/AWARDS: Hiring Managers use objective methods and consider previous performance appraisals and awards in the selection process. Current Federal Civilian employees should list any relevant performance related rating and/or awards in your resume.