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Job Location:
McConnell AFB, KS - USA
Hourly Salary:
$ 19 - 19
Posted on:
6 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Summary
About the position: This position is Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) and will be assigned to the Bowling Alley on McConnell AFB.
The purpose of this position is to perform a wide variety of simple cooking tasks.
Regular & Recurring Duties and Responsibilities: Who May Apply: Open to everyone. Applicants will be categorized by preference(s) and/or priority consideration eligibilities. An applicants eligibility will be determined based on eligibility claimed in the questionnaire and proof of eligibility MUST be provided with application by the closing date 02/08/2026 Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. This position does not allow for education substitution. Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
Performs a full range of simple cooking tasks by preparing and cooking items that require little or no processing such as pancakes sausage eggs hamburgers and fresh or canned vegetables.
Prepares hot cereals broiled meats; prepares and cooks concentrated or dehydrated soups sauces and gravies; makes cold sandwich fillings.
Prepares convenience items such as frozen hash browns fish fillets and chicken nuggets. Some cooks at this level prepare and bake pizza.
Prepares food by peeling chopping grinding paring cutting slicing dicing pureeing dredging flouring or breading; weighs measures and assembles ingredients for regular menu items; sets up and replenishes salad bar; portions foods for distribution and meal service and covers dates and stores leftovers according to established procedures. Washes and cleans kitchen equipment.
Mix ingredients according to written recipes that produce quality products minimize preparation time and avoid food material waste.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
EVALUATING FACTORS:
Skill and Knowledge: Knowledge of the methods and procedures relating to food presentation. Ability to follow oral and written instructions work safely and do simple arithmetic. Knowledge of operating and cleaning food service equipment characteristics of various foods and the ability to season food according to set procedures.
Responsibility: Supervisor assigns work either orally or in writing; checks work in progress and is available for special instructions. Responsible for the proper use and cleaning of equipment safety practices personal hygiene and conformance with food service sanitation requirements. Work is evaluated by the supervisor or higher grade on cooking methods and use of equipment.
Physical Effort: Continual standing and walking and frequent stooping reaching pushing pulling and bending. Frequently lifts or moves objects weighing up to 40 pounds unassisted and occasionally lifts or moves objects weighing over 40 pounds with assistance.
Working Conditions: Works in hot and noisy kitchens. Exposed to steam fumes and odors. Danger of falling burns and cuts. Exposed to extreme temperatures when entering walk-in refrigerators or freezer units. Subject to possible cuts from knives or burns from steam hot foods stoves and hot grease and water.
If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: of employmentQualifications
Business Based Action Military Spouse Preference Outside Applicant Veteran Spouse/Widow/Parent of Veteran and Transition Hiring Preference
In order to qualify you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g. Peace Corps AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g. professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if the position allows for qualifying based on education your transcripts will be required as part of your application.
Qualifying Experience:
Qualifying Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs): Must have experience in and knowledge of methods and procedures relating to food preparation and presentation gained in a grill snack bar restaurant club or similar food activity. Ability to follow oral and written instructions work safely and do simple arithmetic. Knowledge of operating and cleaning food service equipment characteristics of various foods and the ability to season food and decide when foods are done is required. Must be physically able to frequently lift objects weighing up to 40 pounds. Must be able to continuously stand walk stoop reach push pull and bend for long periods of time.
Condition(s) of Employment: Must be able to satisfactorily complete a pre-employment physical. Must be able to obtain a Food Handlers Certificate and/or complete food handlers training. Successful completion and favorable adjudication of applicable background investigation (Tier 1 Level) is required.
You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:Education
FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. Additional information
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Culinary Experience
- Food Handling
- Restaurant Experience
- Food Preparation Experience
- Kitchen Experience
- Hotel Experience
- Taleo
- Cake Decorating
- Cooking
- Baking
- Sanitation
- Knife Skills
