Cook Part-Time ( 20 Hours a Week)

Qualifications

To qualify for this position - applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

• A specific length of training and experience is not required - but you must show evidence of training or experience of sufficient scope and quality of your ability to do the work of this position.
• Evidence which demonstrates you possess the knowledge - skills - and ability to perform the duties of this position must be supported by detailed descriptions of such on your resume.
• Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Federal Wage System Qualification Standards.
• The potential eligibles are then rated against the remainder of the Job Elements: Dexterity and Safety Interpret Instructions - Specifications (other than blueprint reading) Materials Technical Practices Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment Without normal supervision Work Practices 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; religions; spiritual; community; student; social).

Duties

The primary purpose of the Cook - WG-06 - is to prepare nutritious - high quality meals for service to the Veterans.

• The position has a sequence of steps that require attention to work operations - sanitation and safety.
• work assignments may require knowledge and judgment.
• The work of this position involves the preparation of regular or special diet foods and meals.
• This includes cooking meats - poultry - fish - shellfish - and vegetables and making soups - gravies - sauces - desserts - and other foods.
• The duties include but are not limited to:

• Works independently to prepare and cook a variety of items including regular and therapeutic diet (diabetic - low sodium - low protein - gluten free - etc.) entrees and dessert items.
• Plans cooking processes to produce complete meals on time and at the proper temperature which may require coordination of cooking several items with different cooking times.
• Covers - dates - and stores leftovers according to established local policies/procedures.
• Operates a variety of kitchen equipment: oven - combi oven/steamer - grill - slicer - mixer - steam kettles - blender - food processor - scale follow safety procedures regarding the operation of equipment.
• Follows sanitary food handling procedures covers - labels and dates food items utilize or discard ingredients by expiration date.
• Performs deep cleaning tasks such as cleaning walk-in refrigerators and freezers.
• May operate powered floor cleaning or steam equipment for deep cleaning.
• Cleans ovens - combi oven/steamer - slicer - mixer - steam kettles - grill daily.
• Receives - rotates and stores perishable and non-perishable items according to service policies.
• Monitors and maintains proper spacing of food products from floor - ceiling and shelving to ensure adequate air flow and spacing of products for optimal food safety.
• Provides assistance to supervisor or higher grade worker in ordering food in accordance with daily and weekly menu requirements.

Physical Requirements

• Is subject to continuous standing - walking - frequent bending - reaching - pushing - and pulling.
• Lifts or moves objects weighing up to 40 lbs unassisted and occasionally lifts or moves objects weighing more than 40 lbs with assistance of a lifting device or other workers.
• Possesses manual dexterity to operate equipment and to handle sharp knives and blades safely.
• Utilizes eye-hand coordination and the ability to concentrate and react quickly to serve food and operate equipment.
• Performs work in areas of extremes of temperature - such as walk-in refrigeration or freezing units.
• Works with other cooks - food service workers and supervisors.
• Is exposed to steam - cooking odors - and noise from equipment and conversation.
• Works with other cooks - food service workers and supervisors.
• Is exposed to extreme cold while working in walk-in refrigerators and freezers for extended periods of time to complete duties.
• Works in patient care settings where there may be exposure to contagious disease.
• May have contact with patients who demonstrate verbally and /or physical aggressive behavior.

Work Schedule

Part-time - Monday - Sunday - Various Tours - Rotating Weekends - EST

Position Description Title/PD#:

Cook Part-Time (20 Hours a Week)/PD99818S