Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Exact $31.19
Work Schedule
On-call
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Life insurance
Flexible spending account
Employee assistance program
Job Description
The hiring establishment for this position is affiliated with the Defense Health Agency (DHA), which is a vital component within the Department of Defense (DoD) responsible for providing integrated, affordable, and high-quality health services to the military community. The DHA supports the health of military personnel through effective healthcare management, resource sharing, and operational support across various military treatment facilities. This government agency aims to enhance the health readiness of the forces and improve the overall healthcare experience by integrating efforts across all military branches.
This job opening is for a Cook position within this federal agency that operates kitch... Show More
This job opening is for a Cook position within this federal agency that operates kitch... Show More
Job Requirements
- Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation
- this position is subject to a background investigation to determine suitability for Federal employment
- this position has mandatory seasonal influenza vaccination requirements unless exempted for medical or religious reasons
- may require the incumbent to work on call during irregular hours such as evenings, weekends, holidays, and/or varying work schedules
- designated Mission Essential position
- lifting up to 40 pounds may be required
- must abide by personal hygiene standards such as wearing a hairnet or hat and a clean uniform daily
- current civilian employees of the Defense Health Agency (DHA) or Department of Defense (DoD) civilian employee or meet other designated categories
- proof of U.S. citizenship
- male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration
- one year trial/probationary period may be required
- direct deposit of pay is required
Job Qualifications
- Ability to do the work of a cook without more than normal supervision
- ability to perform common food preparation duties
- ability to perform simplified tasks for the preparation and cooking/reheating of fresh, frozen, and canned fruits and vegetables, cereals, eggs, soups, meat and meat products, gravies, sauces, fish, poultry, and potatoes or starch substitutes
- demonstrated sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the work
- knowledge of personal hygiene and safe work procedures
- ability to work on call during irregular hours
- commitment to upholding the rule of law and U.S. Constitution
Job Duties
- Cook meals to support room service or in large quantities to support the dining facility and catered events
- staff short-order cafeteria line, prepare high quality foods to order in a professional manner, and stock food on line without help between regular meal periods
- respond to room service orders as they are received
- prepare and plate items for delivery to rooms
- perform the preparation of regular and modified diet foods
- perform simplified tasks concerned with the preparation and cooking/reheating of fresh, frozen, and canned fruits and vegetables, cereals, eggs, soups, meat and meat products, gravies, sauces, potatoes or starch substitutes, and puddings
- operate kitchen equipment such as mixers, grinders, steam kettles, electric urns, fryers, grills, and other powered and mechanical equipment
- disassemble equipment for manual cleaning
- clean and sanitize equipment and work areas
Job Qualifications
Experience
No experience required
Job Location
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