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Summary This position is located at New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, Defense Logistics Agency Susquehanna with MWR. To better expedite the hiring process, we recommend including full contact information (name, address, phone number, email, etc.) for professional and personal references on your resume. For benefit and employee perk information please see the Additional Information section of this announcement. MWR Employment (defensemwr.com) Responsibilities Prepares and cooks a variety of menu items. Working alone or with the assistance of a higher-grade cook or supervisor, prepares a variety of foods and desserts according to menu requirements. Brings prepared foods from preparation area to refrigerators or serving area. Picks up items needed for menu preparation; rotating food inventories as appropriate. Operates kitchen equipment designed to mix and cook food items. Uses, cleans and maintains power kitchen equipment. Assists in training lower grade cooks or kitchen help and provide advice on how to improve their work methods. Assists in training lower grade cooks or kitchen help and provide advice on how to improve their work methods. Performs other duties s assigned. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications 1. A minimum of 6 months of work experience directly related to the duties described below, that included skill in working with professional kitchen appliances and equipment. 2. Be able to communicate (verbal and written) in English. Skill and Knowledge: Basic knowledge of food preparation principles and practical understanding of the physical processes that occur in cooking. Knowledge of proper cooking temperatures and preparation methods for a variety of foods. Ability to schedule and coordinate preparation of a number of different foods in order to ensure that they are ready for service at the appropriate mealtime. Knowledge of food borne illnesses, food safety, and proper storage methods for hot and cold food items in order to prevent loss or illness due to spoilage. Ability to follow written and verbal instructions, particularly standard recipes, and detailed cooking instructions. Skill in operating and cleaning a wide variety of food service equipment, including special equipment for the preparation of large volume items. Skill in carving, preparing garnishes, and assembling attractive platters, salads, and other food presentations. Experience MUST be reflected on Resume. Education Additional Information DLA Susquehanna Employee Benefits: Some benefits are restricted to regular employees only Paid Parental Leave Paid Federal Holidays Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program Paid Fitness and Wellness Time Program Free Fitness Membership (Fitness Classes, Intramural Sports, Personal Training, Fun Runs, Etc.) Family Advocacy Services Employee Assistance Program (Counseling, Financial Services, etc.) Golf Course Access Tax Free Automotive repair services Outdoor Equipment Rentals, RV & Vehicle Storage Leisure Travel Services (Discounted Local & National Attractions Tickets, Vacation Planning, Etc.) Aquatics Program (Memberships & Swim Lessons) Professional Certifications On the Job Training Tuition Assistance Programs Health Insurance, Retirement, 401k, Flexible Spending Accounts, & MORE! Initial Cut-Off Date is: Monday, June 10, 2024 (Applications must be received by 11:59 PM EST). Applications received by the Initial Cut-Off Date will be reviewed and possibly referred to the Selecting Official. Subsequent referrals to the Hiring Manager will occur as additional vacancies become available or at the request of the Hiring Manager. Area of Consideration: The Area of Consideration for this vacancy announcement is local (within a 50-mile radius of New Cumberland, Pennsylvania. (Military Spouse Preference (MSP) and Involuntarily Separated Military Preference (ISMP) eligible candidates are included in the area of consideration.) Manual Applications: If you are unable to apply online, you may submit your application package using a manual application method. Please contact the NAF Human Resources Office or representative listed on this job announcement to request a copy of the manual application form. All completed manual application forms (along with resume and other supporting documentation) must be received no later than 3:00 p.m. by 07/08/2024 in order to process your application in a timely manner. Please note that neglecting to respond to the job related questions may result in an ineligible rating. PCS Costs Payment Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs are not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government's interest. FWS Allowances and Differentials This is a federal wage schedule (FWS) position. All FWS employees are entitled to overtime work for work in excess of 8 hours in a day or in excess of 40 hours in the administrative workweek, whichever provides the greater benefit to the employee. Incentives and Bonuses Incentives will not be paid. Non-Foreign Overseas Allowances Non-foreign overseas allowances, cost of living (COLA), and differentials will not be paid, contingent upon eligibility. Please check out our Applicant Information Kit: It contains additional information applicants may find useful when applying for our jobs. (To view the kit, click or copy and paste this URL: https://publicfileshare.chra.army.mil/Applicants/NAF%20Applicant%20Information%20Kit.pdf ). Other: Information may be requested regarding the vaccination status of selectees for the purposes of implementing workplace safety protocols. For more information, visit https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/faq/vaccinations/ Additional referrals may be made from this vacancy announcement for up to 90 days after the closing date. Applications are valid for 90 days after submission date. Applicants will be referred to selecting officials as additional vacancies occur.