Cook (Bowling Center)

United States Space Force•Vandenberg AFB, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) position is assigned to the 30 FSS Community Services Flight Bowling Center. The Cook performs simple food preparation and cooking tasks, including preparing menu items that require little or no processing and preparing convenience foods. The position also includes preparing ingredients, portioning and storing food, maintaining food service equipment, and performing related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Experience and knowledge of food preparation and presentation methods and procedures gained in a grill, snack bar, restaurant, club, or similar food activity.
Ability to follow oral and written instructions, work safely, and perform simple arithmetic.
Knowledge of operating and cleaning food service equipment and of the characteristics of various foods.
Ability to season food and determine when foods are done.
Must be physically able to frequently lift objects weighing up to 40 pounds and continuously stand, walk, stoop, reach, push, pull, and bend for long periods.
Must satisfactorily complete a pre-employment physical examination; physical examinations are required every three years thereafter.
Must complete a favorable Tier 1 background investigation.
Must be a U.S. citizen or a legal U.S. resident for at least three years and reside in or around the area specified in the announcement.
Must have a Food Handler's Certificate or complete food handler training upon hiring; must be able to obtain the certificate and/or complete training and DRAM shop training.
Must meet the appropriate minimum age requirement for serving alcoholic beverages.
Must provide two forms of identification and be able to provide a REAL ID or an authorized combination of identity documents for installation access.
Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
Must satisfactorily complete employment verification (E-Verify).
Direct deposit is required.
Must meet all qualification, eligibility, and background requirements before employment; a probationary period may be required.
Education cannot be substituted for the required experience.

Responsibilities

Prepare and cook foods requiring little or no processing, such as pancakes, sausage, eggs, hamburgers, and fresh or canned vegetables.
Prepare hot cereals and broiled meats; cook concentrated or dehydrated soups, sauces, and gravies; and make cold sandwich fillings.
Prepare convenience items such as frozen hash browns, fish fillets, and chicken nuggets; some cooks at this level also prepare and bake pizza.
Prepare food ingredients by peeling, chopping, grinding, paring, cutting, slicing, dicing, pureeing, dredging, flouring, or breading.
Weigh, measure, and assemble ingredients for regular menu items.
Set up and replenish the salad bar.
Portion food for distribution and meal service.
Cover, date, and store leftovers according to established procedures.
Wash and clean kitchen equipment.
Perform other related duties as assigned.