Duties
As a Cook, WG-7404-5, your typical work assignments may include the following:
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
Applicants will be rated in accordance with
Applicants will be rated on the following Job Elements: Ability to Lead or Supervise (Screen-out Element)
Education
This position does not have a positive education requirement at this grade level. Therefore, no transcripts are required.
Additional information
Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP)/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) Documentation. The CTAP/ICTAP provides placement assistance (click must submit a 1) copy of their most recent performance appraisal, 2) proof of eligibility, 3) most current SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location with their application. To be considered, applicants must be well-qualified (i.e., meet the minimum qualification requirements, including any selective placement factors; education, and experience requirements), score at least 85 on the assessment questionnaire, and be able to perform the duties of the position upon entry.
If you are a Veteran with
Additional selections may be made from this announcement if identical vacancies occur within 90 days from the closing date.
Bargaining Unit Status: Position is covered by Bargaining Unit/Union - Federation of Indian Service Employees, American Federation of Teachers Local 4521 (
As a Cook, WG-7404-5, your typical work assignments may include the following:
- Follow sanitary food handling procedures.
- Cover, label and date food items according to established policies and procedures.
- Clean assigned work areas; walls, ceilings, floors, worktables, walk-in refrigerators, and storage rooms.
- Make a variety of desserts such as cobblers, brownies, cookies, and pastries.
- Use simple arithmetic, such as multiplying and dividing ingredients in a recipe when preparing food items for the correct serving amount.
- Wash, peel, and cut fruits and vegetables.
- Weigh, measure, and assemble ingredients for regular, special, and modified diets.
- Follow safety procedures when operating kitchen equipment.
- Track students' meal plan usage by counting number of purchased dinners.
- Prepare different types of food using varies methods such as braise, broil, simmer, bake, fry, steam, stew, and grill.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- Be sure to read the 'How to Apply' and 'Required Documents' Sections.
- U.S. Citizenship is required.
- A background security investigation will be required for all new hires. Appointment will be subject to the applicant's successful completion of a background security investigation and favorable adjudication.
- Appointment to this is subject to a 2-year trial or 1-year probationary period unless the requirement has already been met.
- If you are a male applicant born after 12-31-1959, you are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act and the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 (https://www.sss.gov), in order to be eligible for appointment to this agency.
- The position is subject to shift rotation whenever required or as deemed necessary to meet full coverage of the cafeteria.
- Maintain a Food Handler's Certificate (or equivalent certification) valid for the state where employed.
- This position is restricted to lifting items that weigh less than 8 pounds.
Applicants will be rated in accordance with
Applicants will be rated on the following Job Elements: Ability to Lead or Supervise (Screen-out Element)
- Work Practices (including keeping things neat, clean, and in order
- Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic)
- Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc. (other than blueprints)
- Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment
- Knowledge of Materials
- Dexterity and Safety
Education
This position does not have a positive education requirement at this grade level. Therefore, no transcripts are required.
Additional information
Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP)/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) Documentation. The CTAP/ICTAP provides placement assistance (click must submit a 1) copy of their most recent performance appraisal, 2) proof of eligibility, 3) most current SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location with their application. To be considered, applicants must be well-qualified (i.e., meet the minimum qualification requirements, including any selective placement factors; education, and experience requirements), score at least 85 on the assessment questionnaire, and be able to perform the duties of the position upon entry.
If you are a Veteran with
Additional selections may be made from this announcement if identical vacancies occur within 90 days from the closing date.
Bargaining Unit Status: Position is covered by Bargaining Unit/Union - Federation of Indian Service Employees, American Federation of Teachers Local 4521 (
- A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.