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Job Location:
El Segundo, CA - USA
Hourly Salary:
$ 25 - 25
Posted on:
18 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Summary
About the position:
This is a NAF position with the 61st Force Support Squadron located at the South Bay Café on Los Angeles Air Force Base El Segundo California. This position is considered Regular Part Time. This position is 20 hours but has the potential to work up to 40 hours per week. As a regular part time employee you are eligible for leave or benefits.
Performs duties which include but are not limited to the following: roasts broils bakes fries boils steams and stews meats fish and poultry. Prepares soups stocks broths gravies sauces and puddings without the use of packaged mixes. Adjusts standardized recipes for number of servings performs yield testing; prepares cold food platters such as ham salmon and roast beef platters and salads and hors doeuvres; mixes and prepares cold sauces meat glazes molded aspics and salad dressings and carves vegetables and fruits as garnishes for food platters and dishes. Prepares entire meals which requires coordinating the cooking of several items with different cooking times and characteristics. Plans the cooking process to produce complete meals on time and at the proper temperature. Prepare cold food platters such as ham salmon and roast beef platters and salad and horsdoeuvers; mix and prepare cold sauces meat glazes molded aspics and salad dressing and carve vegetables and fruits as garnishes for food platters and dishes. Performs other related duties as assigned. 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 02/06/2026 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.
Skill and Knowledge: Knowledge of food preparation principles and characteristics of foods. Knowledge of planning processes to ensure entire meals are prepared and cooked on time. Ability to perform yield testing to determine portion cost and the ability to adjust ingredients in standardized recipes. Knowledge of procedures to order issue and store food.
Responsibility: Receives assignments from the supervisors worksheet standardized recipes or from general oral or written instructions. Supervisor checks work and is available for preparation of special menu items. Plan coordinate and time work assignments to assure that food items are prepared on time and are at the proper temperature. Adjust amounts and proportions of ingredients in recipes while maintaining the original balance between ingredients quantities and number of portions needed. Responsible for the safe use and care of kitchen equipment.
Physical Effort: Frequently lifting objects weighing up to 40 pounds constant standing and walking and occasionally lifting over 40 pounds. Continual standing walking frequent stooping reaching pushing and bending.
Working Conditions: Works in hot and noisy kitchens. Exposed to steam fumes and orders. Danger of falling burns and cuts. Exposed to extreme temperatures when entering walk-in refrigerators or freezer units.
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:
Must have experience in and knowledge of food preparation principles and characteristics of food and of planning processes to ensure entire meals are prepared and cooked on time. Knowledge to perform yield testing to determine portion cost and to adjust ingredients in standardized recipes. Must have knowledge of procedures to order issue and store food. Experience and knowledge must have been gained in a grill snack bar restaurant club or similar food activity. Must be physically able to frequently lift objects weighing up to 40 pounds and occasionally over 40 pounds. Must be able to continuously stand walk stoop reach push pull and bend for long periods of time. 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
