Cook NA-04.

About the role

This position is part of the Federal Wage Schedule (FWS) pay system. Employees earn overtime pay for working more than 8 hours in a day or more than 40 hours in a week—whichever gives the employee more benefit. Regular full-time, regular part-time, and regularly scheduled flexible employees may receive Sunday premium pay for working on Sundays. Employees may also be eligible to receive extra pay if the majority of their scheduled hours falls after 3:00 PM.

Responsibilities

• Performs a full range of simple cooking by preparing and cooking items that require little or no processing, such as pancakes, sausage, eggs, hamburgers, and fresh or canned vegetables.
• Prepares food by peeling, chopping, grinding, paring, cutting, slicing, dicing, pureeing, dredging, flouring, or breading.
• Weighs, measures, and assembles ingredients for regular and modified menu items.
• Operates a variety of kitchen equipment using gas, electricity, steam, or microwave heat sources. Disassembles, cleans, and assembles component parts and accessories, following safety procedures to avoid personal injury and damage to the equipment.
• Cleans other work areas and equipment, such as worktables, floors, walk-in refrigerators, etc., on an established cleaning schedule. Follows established sanitation procedures when handling food.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Direct Deposit and Social Security Card are required.
• A one-year probationary period may be required.
• Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) check.
• Complete a minimum of 4 hours initial food sanitation and safety training within 30 days of employment and a minimum of 4 hours refresher training annually.
• Subject to satisfactory completion of all pre-employment checks, including a medical examination.
• May be required to complete a Tier 1 background investigation for a Common Access Card for physical access to federally-controlled facilities.
• Must be able to lift or move objects up to 40 pounds unassisted and occasionally lift or move objects weighing over 40 pounds with assistance.

Qualifications

• Work experience in preparing foods and cooking simple foods and short orders in a cafeteria, restaurant, or mess.
• Demonstration of the following work behaviors is desirable:
  • Neatness and good grooming.
  • Dependability.
  • Ability to work under pressure.
• Experience must be clearly reflected on your resume at the time of application to be considered.

Schedule

Tuesday through Friday: 2:00 pm – 9:00 pm and Saturday: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm.

Benefits

• Regular full-time and part-time employees are eligible for enrollment in health and life insurance, participation in 401k and retirement plans, and paid personal time off and federal holidays.
• NAF flexible employees working in the United States (or a U.S. citizen, spouse, or child of a U.S. citizen working for a NAFI in a foreign area) are eligible to participate in the NAF 401(k) plan. Some flexible employees may also be eligible to receive health insurance.
• Access to on-base facilities, including fitness centers, libraries, and other amenities.
• Opportunities for professional development, including training, education, and certification programs.