Job Announcement

DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY Vacancy Announcement Number: NCNAFDE091714 Opening Date: October 22, 2008 Closing Date: November 28, 2008   First Cut off Date: October 29, 2008 Position: Cook, NA-7404-4 Salary: $10.15 - $11.85 Hourly Place of Work: Food & Beverage Division, Rock Island Arsenal, Rock Island, IL Position Status: Flexible (FLEX.) -- Flexible (NAF) Number of Vacancy: 1 DEPARTMENT OF ARMY RANKED ONE OF THE TOP TEN FEDERAL WORKPLACES FOR 2007! Duties: Performs a full range of simple cooking by preparing and cooking items that require little or no processing, such as hamburgers, pancakes, sausage, eggs and fresh or canned vegetables. Prepares hot cereals and concentrated or dehydrated soups, sauces and gravies. Makes cold sandwich fillings. Prepares food by peeling, chopping, grinding, paring, cutting, slicing, dicing or breading. Weighs, measures and assembles ingredients for regular and modified menu items. Mixes ingredients according to precisely written recipes. Operates a variety of kitchen equipment using gas, electricity, steam or microwave heat sources. Cleans work areas and equipment. Follows established sanitation procedures when handling food. Ensures that foods are stored at the correct temperatures to prevent bacteria growth. Performs other duties as assigned. About the Position: Flexible (Workweek is established and employees usually work less than 40 hours per week. Employment is on a recurring basis as required.) During the summer position will require working the Get' n Go grill outside. Work will require walking, frequent stooping, reaching, pulling and bending. Must be able to lift or move objects up to 40 pounds unassisted and occasionally lift or move objects weighing over 40 pounds with assistance. Employee is exposed to steam, fumes, odors and extreme temperature changes. Ineligible for insurance, retirement, holiday pay and leave benefits. Who May Apply: (Click on Who May Apply) Applications will be accepted from military personnel, military personnel dependents, current NAF/APF employees & other interested applicants. For Spouse preference must provide copy of spouses PCS orders with application. For Veterans preference must provide copy of DD214 with application. Qualifications: Click on link below to view qualification standard. Trades and Labor Basic knowledge of food preparation methods and procedures. Skill to cook a limited variety of prepared foods or short order foods. Ability to read and understand written food service material, such as food labels, standardized recipes and basic work instructions. Skill in performing basic mathematical computations to multiply ingredients in a recipe or to determine how many servings a container will hold. Knowledge of the various tables of weights and measures and ability to follow instructions to convert from standard to metric measurements. Skill in operating, disassembling and cleaning basic food service equipment such as griddles, broilers and food grinders. Knowledge of basic sanitiation, infection and spoilage control procedures. Experience and training that furnish the knowledges, skills, and abilities needed to perform the duties of this position consistent with accepted practices of the trade. Ability to use and maintain appropriate tools and equipment. Ability to read, understand, and apply instruction and other materials related to the job. Ability to do the work of the position under normal supervision. The experience described in your resume will be evaluated as related to the qualifications, knowledge, skills and abilities required for this job. Ability to communicate orally and in writing. Other Information:(Click on Other Information) May require shift work and/or work on rotating shifts to provide coverage on evenings, weekends, holidays and in other situations. Permanent Change of Station (PCS) expenses are not authorized. Other Requirements:(Click on Other Requirements) A medical examination is required. Subject to satisfactory completion of all pre-employment checks in accordance with Army Regulation (AR) 215-3. Satisfactory completion of a National Agency Check (NAC) that will be initiated upon appointment to a NAF position. The Department of the Army NAF provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the servicing NAF civilian personnel unit. Requests for reasonable accommodation are made on a case-by-case basis. You will be required to show Social Security card upon appointment to a NAF position. You will be required to provide proof of US permanent residency status. Documentation to support Military Spouse Preference needs to be submitted at time of application. Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. Direct Deposit of Pay is Required. You must include the announcement number on your application. Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in the vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating. How to Apply: (Click on How to Apply) Resumes must be received by the closing date of this announcement. Resumes may be submitted at any time. Referral lists will be issued as job opportunities occur. Announcements close at 12:00am (midnight) Eastern Time. You may send your resume via surface mail to: Civilian Personnel Advisory Center, ATTN: PECP-NCR-L-N, 2187 South J Street, Fort McCoy, WI 54656 You may fax your resume to: (608) 388-3675 You may email your resume to Point of Contact. You must include Job Announcement Number on the subject line. Point of Contact: CPAC-NAF HRO, (608) 388-3773, MCCO-DL-NAFEMPLOYMENT@conus.army.mil THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER