Cook Leader

About the role

This position is located in the Morale, Welfare and Recreation Department, Naval Air Station Meridian, MS. The purpose of this position is that of Cook Leader, who has daily direct responsibility for the food and beverage operation.

What you will do

• In order to qualify for this position, resumes must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the duties of the position.
• Applicant resumes are the key means for evaluating skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position therefore, applicants are encouraged to be clear and specific when describing experience.
• MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES: Performs the daily operation of the Food Department.
• Conducts food preparation, stocking, dispensing, inventory, food safety, scheduling, and sanitation.
• Establishes work assignments for supervisor's/manager's approval and verifies cooks' attendance.
• Implements and maintains cost control measurements, developed with management.
• Prepares and serves a variety of meats, poultry, seafood, soups, hors oeuvres, vegetables, sauces, and gravies using a full range of quantity cooking procedures common or frequently used with new or different recipes.
• Prepares on a day to day basis, four or more menu items for one meal which involves planning and coordinating a variety of steps to ensure that all items are ready for serving at the same time; or prepares menu items using special or difficult recipes involving many steps, ingredients, or long preparation time.
• Works independently or with a full team of employees, as required.
• Assists in setting PAR stock and rotation needs.
• Plans and prepares for special menus, catering and special events.
• Receives merchandise required to prepare and dispense menu items.
• Works along with other employees, sets the pace, and demonstrates proper work methods.
• Ensures information is passed on to other employees from management.
• Checks work while in progress and when finished to ensure the Food and Beverage Manager's instruction on work sequence, procedure, methods and deadlines are met.
• Ensures all food and equipment and other consumables are cleaned and maintained in accordance with the Medical Department Sanitation standards.
• Ensures all safety and housekeeping rules are followed.
• Ensures all operations are ready and in proper condition for the monthly inventories and inspections.
• Leads NA-4 Food Service Workers and NF-2 Mobile Sales Clerks in the performance of normal duties.
• Assists in preparing work schedules, making adjustments and changes as needed.
• Provides training and guidance to staff.
• Helps screen applicants for employment in the food department Opens and/or closes facility on assigned shift.
• Participates in monthly inventories.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education

This position does not have a positive education requirement.

How you will be evaluated

Your experience is subject to evaluation and verification against the information in your resume. The numeric rating you receive is a self-assessment only and is based on your responses to the questionnaire.

Do not overstate or understate your level of experience and capability.

If a determination is made that you rated yourself higher than is supported by your resume, or if your resume lacks sufficient information, you will be rated accordingly or may be considered ineligible.

All resumes will be reviewed to determine if they meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement, and will be rated based on the information provided in the resume to determine the level of knowledge, skill, and ability, related to the job requirements.

Using the qualifications of the position, a predetermined rating criterion of knowledge, skills, and abilities will be used for each resume. Best qualified applicants will be referred to the hiring manager. The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews.

Documents you must provide

• The following documents may or may not be required.
• Required documents will show a red asterisk during documentation upload.
• Resume: limited to two pages, must use Time New Roman font no smaller than 10-point with margins no less than one inch on all sides; please review this link guide on how to write a federal resume - *** Include name and contact information for at least three (3) professional references in your resume Proof of education (transcripts/copy of degree/high school diploma), if applicable to position requirements.
• Proof of certification, if applicable to position requirements.
• If you are a current federal employee, submit your most recent Personnel Action Report (PAR) or SF-50.
• If you are a current federal employee, submit your last three evaluations.
• APPLICANTS CLAIMING HIRING PREFERENCE: Please ensure your status is indicated in your USAJOBS account and ALL required documents to claim preference are submitted at the time of resume submission.
• Preferences are advantages in the candidate selection process.
• Individuals can claim the following preferences: 1.
• Reemployment Priority List (RPL): Qualifying separated employees shall have priority placement in the NAF activity from which they were separated as a result of a Business Based Action (BBA), when the position has substantially the same duties as the position from which they were separated and it is not a higher grade or employment category, provided the position is not being filled by an internal candidate.
• To claim this preference, you MUST: -Submit a copy of your BBA Separation Notification indicating eligibility for RPL.
• Military Spouse Preference (MSP): Qualifying spouses eligible for MSP are spouses of an active duty military member of the U.S. Armed Forces, including members of the National Guard or Reserves on active duty.
• The marriage must have occurred before the military member received official permanent change of station (PCS) orders to the installation listed above.
• MSP is applicable only when applying for NAF positions at the NF-03 and below and equivalent craft and trade (CT) positions.
• To claim this preference, you MUST: -Submit sponsor's PCS orders to installation you are applying for; AND -If you are not indicated as a spouse on the PCS orders, you MUST submit proof of marriage prior to PCS.
• Veteran's Preference/Gold Star Veteran's Preference: Qualifying military veterans, and spouses/parents of deceased veterans shall be given employment preference over non-preference applicants if they are equally qualified.
• Preference applicable for positions open to external candidates.
• To claim Veteran's preference, you MUST: -Submit a copy of your DD-214 (member 4 copy); AND -Submit completed SF15 from the Veterans Administration (VA); AND -Submit any other supporting documentation (disability, official statements, proof of service, etc) To claim Gold Star Veteran's preference, you MUST: -Submit completed SF-15 from the Veterans Administration (VA); AND -Submit a legible copy of DD-1300; AND -Submit any other supporting documentation (official statements, document of service, court decree, etc). ***Qualifying applicants with preferences are considered in the order listed above.
• Then all other qualifying applicants are considered.

Benefits

Although this position does not include benefits to flex employees, there are numerous perks to being a flex employee. Below are just a few of those perks you will be able to benefit from: Flexible Schedule - You are scheduled based on mission needs and your availability.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - A FREE program provided by CNIC that is accessible to all employees, members of your family, whether in your household or not, offering 24/7/365 access to specialized private support.

Access to Morale, Welfare & Recreation Programs to include Golf Courses, Marinas, Gyms/Fitness Centers, Bowling Centers, Restaurants Pools, Base libraries and more! Discounted Tickets and Travel options and outdoor recreation rentals! Shopping privileges at the Navy Exchange!

Access to professional development resources!

What to expect next

All applicants will be notified regarding their status by email. Applicants will either be contacted by email for an interview or sent an email of non-selection 3-6 weeks after the announcement closing date. Please notify us if your contact information changes after the closing date of the announcement.

Also, note that communication is performed via email if you do not read your email, provide an inaccurate email address and/ or if your mailbox is full or blocked (e.g., spam-blocker), you may not receive important communication that could affect your consideration for this position.

Additional information

The Federal government offers a number of exceptional benefits to its employees. Benefits you get to enjoy while working for our TEAM include but are not limited to: Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, life insurance, spouse & dependent life insurance, long-term disability, retirement, and 401(k) savings plan, annual and sick leave, tuition reimbursement, etc.).

Stability of Federal Civilian Service People with passion for doing work that matters Quality of Work Life Balance Some positions have special requirements- Position is a non-critical, sensitive, position requiring access to IT II system and/or access to PII.

An access National Agency Check investigation (ANACI) is required via the SF 86 security form.- Required to submit a Financial Disclosure Statement, OGE-450.

Executive Branch Personnel Confidential Financial Disclosure Report upon entering the position and annually, in accordance with DoD Directive 5500-7R, Joint Ethics Regulation, dated 23 March 2006.- Salary is dependent on experience and/or education.- For positions requiring travel more than twice per year, selectee may be required to obtain and maintain in good standing a Government-issued Travel Card for official government travel purposes.

This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies within 90 days of closing date. The Department of the Navy (DON) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Applicants are assured of equal consideration regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, reprisal, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, or any other non-merit factor. This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities.

Applicants with disabilities who believe they may require reasonable accommodations should email their request to *** to ensure proper consideration is given. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis. This activity is a Drug-Free workplace.

The use of illegal drugs by NAF employees, whether on or off duty, cannot and will not be tolerated. Federal employees have a right to a safe and secure workplace, and Sailors, their family members, and all other customers have a right to a reliable and productive Federal workforce.