17010 - Cook - Various CDC Activities

ANNOUNCEMENT NO:                 17010

POSITION TITLE:                           Cook – NA-7404-08

TYPE OF APPOINTMENT:           (Multiple) Regular Part Time

SALARY:                                          $16.96 - $19.80 per hour  (Dependent on Experience)

LOCATION:                                      JB – Various CDC Activities

AREA OF CONSIDERATION:      Oahu Wide

RELOCATION EXPENSES:         Not Applicable

OPENING DATE:  09/26/2016                    

CLOSING DATE:   Open until Filled

                                                                    

This position might be recruited at a higher level based on the applicant’s qualification/experience

***** Please see qualification requirements for more information *****

 

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:   

The CYP Cook performs various tasks or a sequence of tasks in food service preparation. Tasks consist of several steps that require attention to work operations and follow and established sequence of work. These tasks, which are summarized into categories related to food preparation and service, kitchen maintenance and food storage, are summarized below.

 

Food Preparation and Service

Prepare all types of meats, poultry, seafood, vegetables, fruit sauces, and gravies for menus. Prepare, cook, season, and portion food for all meals by following standardized recipes at different levels of difficulty and plan, regulate, and schedule cooking procedures so that numerous completed food products are ready at the appropriate temperature ant time. They plan and prepare or coordinate the preparation of an entire meal.

Prepare menu items using special or difficult recipes that require numerous interrelated steps, many ingredients, lengthy preparation time. They prepare a variety of menu items using several different and complex methods of preparation such as cool or chill. Designs, implements and maintains specialized and general office.  Monitor temperatures and steam pressures, evaluate the condition of food being cooked at frequent intervals, and turn and baste meat to add flavor and to prevent uneven cooking and drying out. Modify recipes for ingredient quantities, the number of servings, and the size of the equipment available.

 

Kitchen Maintenance

May perform the following: cleaning serving carts, food preparation areas, cupboards, drawers, and dishwashing areas; set up and operate a mechanical dishwasher; scrapes, soaks, scours, and scrubs the heavier cooking utensils such as mixing bowls and pots; performs heavy-duty cleaning tasks throughout

the food service and related areas, such as cleaning ceilings; cleaning exhaust hoods; cleaning spaces under and behind kitchen equipment, including moving the equipment; washing floors and walls with powered cleaning equipment; cleaning walk-in refrigerators and freezers; and sanitizing garbage room. Maintains work area in a clean and orderly manner, adhering to NAVMED P5010 and all local policies and procedures.

 

Food Storage

Labels and dates all items in refrigerators and freezers and stores leftovers in accordance with sanitation and health standards. Stores canned, boxed, and/or frozen items in food storage area. May unload food and supplies from delivery trucks.

 

Additional Responsibilities

Responsible for complying with security, fire and sanitation rules, policies, procedures, and regulations.

Ensure compliance with U.S. Agriculture (USDA) Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP), and all pertaining standards, policies, and regulations. Serves as a mandatory reporter to Family Advocacy and Child

Protective Services as prescribed by local policy in the case of suspected incidences of child abuse and neglect. Perform other duties as assigned.

 

Knowledge Required:

Knowledge and understanding of food handling techniques, personal hygiene standards, and safe work procedures. Thorough knowledge of the full range of food preparation principles including the techniques and procedures necessary to develop new or revise current recipes and to prepare and cook food in large quantities. Working knowledge of sanitation standards and procedures to prevent contamination, such as the need to clean equipment previously used for raw food before further use and the need to use a chemical sanitizer or maintain proper water temperature when cleaning dishes. Skill to perform tasks involving several procedures to prepare and cook food in large quantities. Skill to overcome practical production problems, evaluate final food products, and initiate corrective action when an item does not meet established quality standards. Skill to develop standardized recipes for quantity cooking; able to expand and modify recipes according to the capacity of the equipment in the kitchen as well and in response to adjustments

in the number of servings required. Skill to manage various cooking processes so that food items are

served at their peak taste, texture, and appearance with minimum  holding periods and so that safe and critical temperature and time control points are met. Ability to coordinate a full range of food preparation

activities involving quantity food production where a number it items are cooked simultaneously and require varied cooking methods, timing requirements, many ingredients, and numerous interrelated steps. Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing, and possess strong interpersonal communication

skill.

 

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Position is subject to special inoculation and immunization requirements as a condition of employment for working with children. Employee is required to obtain appropriate immunization against communicable diseases in accordance with recommendations from the Advisory Committee on Immunization. Practices (ACIP), which includes the influenza vaccine. Must obtain and maintain a valid food handlers card. Must pass a pre-employment physical, provide evidence of immunization and be free from communicable disease. Satisfactorily complete all background checks in accordance with PL 101-647 to include National Agency Check with Written Inquiries (NACI). Must satisfactorily obtain or complete required training

certificates and maintain certifications or credentials required by federal, state or National Accreditation institutions utilized as part of DOD’s Child and Youth Programs.

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum 18 years of age.

High School Diploma or equivalent.

Must obtain and maintain a valid food handlers card.

 

***** MUST BE AVAILABLE DAYS, NIGHTS, WEEKENDS & HOLIDAYS *****

HOURS OF AVAILABILITY – 5am to 7pm

 

HOW TO APPLY:

Obtain posted NAF Application from www.greatlifehawaii.com/Jobs.  Application and required documents MUST be submitted no later than 11:59pm HST on closing date reflected in the vacancy announcement to: CNRH FFR, Attn: NAF Human Resources, Bldg. 3456, 600 Main Street, Honolulu, HI 96818; or e-mail to: nafhr@greatlifehawaii.com, or by fax to (808) 422-3782.

 

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:

• NAF Application

• Completed OF 306 - Declaration for Federal Employment

• Proof of Education (transcripts if qualifying based on education)

• If claiming Veteran’s Preference, page 4 of DD214 is required, showing reason for discharge and re-entry codes

• Military Spousal Preference (MSP) Form and Military Orders Including Page 2.

• Last Personnel Action Report (PAR) or SF-50, if applicable

 

****PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT DOCUMENTS OTHER THAN THOSE LISTED ABOVE***

 

 

HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:

Using the qualifications of the positions, a predetermined Ranking and Rating Criteria of knowledge, skills and abilities will be used for each application.  Applicants who do not meet the qualifications required will not be interviewed and interviews may be limited to best qualified applicants.

 

Management reserves the right to consider and make additional hiring selections, for this specific position, from the certified list of eligible candidates within 90 days of the closing date of this job announcement.

 

BENEFITS:

We offer a competitive benefit package for regular employees.  All benefits offered (medical, dental, life insurance, spouse & dependent life insurance, long-term disability, retirement, and 401(k) savings plan.)  You can review our benefits at https://www.navymwr.org/resources/hr

 

OTHER INFORMATION:

A selection may be made from the resumes/applications received at the first cut-off date.  Some positions have special requirements.  Selection may be tentative pending the completion of the satisfactory employment reference checks and receipt of proof of education (where applicable).  Selectee may be required to complete a one (1) year probationary period.  Salary is commensurate with experience and/or education.

 

Reasonable accommodations are provided to applicants with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the Human Resources Manager at 422-3784. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case by case basis.

Military Spousal Preference (MSP): 1. The MSP Certification Form must be completed and attached to application at time of submission.  2. Military Spousal Preference applies to all positions in pay bands NF 1-3, CY positions, and equivalent Crafts and Trades position for which qualified.

 

Veterans Preference (VET):  You must request for preference at the time you submit your application and attach a copy of your DD214 member page four to certify eligibility.

All required documents submitted for this position must indicate the announcement number, position title and full name of the applicant on each document.

Condition of employment: selectee will be required to participate in the Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer within the first 30 days of employment. This is the DoD standard methods of payment of personnel.

All positions require a satisfactory completion of a National Agency Check (NAC) or equivalent background check.

We are an E-Verify participant.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT:

The Department of the Navy is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation or any other non-merit factor.

AGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION:

Commander, Navy Region Hawaii

Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam

NAF Human Resources Office

600 Main St.

Honolulu HI 96818

808-422-3784

 

WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT:

Your application will be reviewed after the closing date of the announcement in which you have applied.  The recruitment process takes an average of 2-3 weeks from closing date.  Due to the volume of applications received, applicants may not be notified of non-selection. Management also reserves the right to cancel the vacancy announcement at any time during the recruitment process.