Cook NA-04

Duties

• Performs a full range of simple cooking by preparing and cooking items that require little or no processing.
• Prepares food by peeling, chopping, grinding, paring, cutting, slicing, dicing, pureeing, dredging, flouring, or breading.
• Covers, dates, and stores leftovers according to established procedures.
• 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.
• Follows established sanitation procedures when handling food. Ensures that foods are stored at the correct temperatures to prevent bacteria growth.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• Direct Deposit and Social Security Card is required
• Meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position.
• A probation period of one year may be required.
• Possesses satisfactory completion of pre-employment background checks in accordance with AR 215-3, 2-13, to include a Tier 1 background investigation.
• Successfully complete a health screening. Immunizations required as a condition of employment for the health and safety of those in the facility.
• Satisfactory completion of a minimum of 4 hours initial food sanitation and safety training is required within 30 days of employment and a minimum of 4 hours refresher training annually.
• Must be able to lift or move objects up to 40 pounds unassisted, and occasionally lift or move objects weighing over 40 pounds with the assistance of other workers or lifting devices.

Qualifications SPECIALIZED WORK EXPERIENCE IN PREPARING FOODS AND COOKING SIMPLE FOODS AND SHORT ORDERS IN A CAFETERIA, RESTAURANT, OR MESS. Demonstration of the following work behavior:

• Neatness and good grooming.

• Dependability.

• Ability to work under pressure.

Basic knowledge of food preparation methods and procedures. Skill to cook a limited variety of prepared foods or short order foods. Ability to read and understand written food service material, such as food labels, standardized recipes, and basic work instructions. Skill in performing basic mathematical computations to multiply ingredients in a recipe or to determine how many servings a container will hold. Knowledge of the various tables of weights and measures and ability to follow instructions to convert from standard to metric measurements. Skill in operating, disassembling and cleaning basic food service equipment such as griddles, broilers, and food grinders. Knowledge of basic sanitation, infection and spoilage control procedures.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

Manual Applications:

• If you are unable to apply online, you may submit your application package using a manual application method. Please contact the NAF Human Resources Office or representative listed on this job announcement to request a copy of the manual application form. All completed manual application forms (along with resume and other supporting documentation) must be received no later than noon (European Time) on 02/14/2024 in order to process your application in a timely manner. Please note that neglecting to respond to the job related questions may result in an ineligible rating.

Allowances, Incentives, and PCS Costs:

• Payment Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Governments interest.
• Allowances, differentials, or incentives are not authorized.
• For more information on employment overseas, benefits, and entitlements please contact your local HR representative listed at the bottom of this vacancy announcement.
• Applicants must comply with the Exceptional Family Member Program, for information click here

Please check out our Applicant Information Kit:

• It contains additional information applicants may find useful when applying for our jobs. (To view kit, click this URL: https://publicfileshare.chra.army.mil/Applicants/NAF%20Applicant%20Information%20Kit.pdf). (If URL does not work, copy and paste the URL into browser).

Other:

• Information may be requested regarding the vaccination status of selected applicants for the purposes of implementing other workplace safety protocols. For more information, visit https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/faq/vaccinations/
• Additional referrals may be made from this vacancy announcement for up to 90 days after the closing date.
• Conversion of employment category (from Flex to RPT/RFT) may be accomplished without further competition in accordance with AR 215-3.
• Conversion of employment category (from RPT to RFT) may be accomplished without further competition in accordance with AR 215-3.
• THE TOUR OF DUTY REQUIRES ROTATING SHIFTWORK TO INCLUDE WEEKENDS AND HOLIDAYS.
• Applications are valid for 90 days after submission date. Applicants will be referred to selecting officials as additional vacancies occur.

Overseas Employment Eligibility

• U.S. citizens overseas under ordinarily resident status are not eligible for appointment under the Status of Forces Agreement.
• In NATO countries employment of non-U.S. citizens under U.S. conditions is restricted by the NATO SOFA to individuals who are nationals of a NATO country. These individuals may not be employed under U.S. employment conditions in the country of their citizenship.

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How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Applicants can claim the following eligibilities in the following order:
Military Spouse Preference (SEP), Involuntarily Separated Military Preference (ISMP),Family Member Preference (FMP), Business Based Action (BBA), Current and Former NAF employees (CNE/FNE), Current APF employees (CAE), Outside Applicant Veteran (OAV), Spouse/Widow(er) Veteran (OAV (Spouse)), Parent of a Veteran (OAV ((Parent)), and Outside Applicant Non-Veteran (OANV). Preference eligible candidates are included in the area of consideration

Under DoD guidelines, SEP is lost once a spouse obtains or declines a regular or permanent Appropriated Fund (APF) or Non-Appropriated Fund (NAF) position whether the preference was applied or not (this includes AAFES positions).

Required documents for each consideration category can be found in the applicant information kit. Eligibilities are listed above in the consideration order in accordance with the AR 215-3. Applicants will only be awarded the highest preference/priority consideration found eligible. Failure to provide supporting documentation to validate preference or priority consideration claims could adversely impact the applicants eligibility.

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• Required Documents

  As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether youre a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure youre eligible under their policies.

  The following documents must be submitted with your application:
  

  • Resume
  
  The below items are accepted and may be needed to support a qualification and/or a claimed priority/preference:
  
  • DD-214/ Statement of Service
  • Diploma/ GED
  • DA Form 3433
  • References (Name, address, phone and e-mail)
  • PCS Orders
  • Resume
  • Separation Notice (RIF)
  • SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
  • Transcript
  
  Referral lists are based on the qualifications stated in the job announcement. Your qualifications MUST be fully described in your resume. In describing your experience, be clear and specific. NO ASSUMPTIONS WILL BE MADE REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.
  

• How to Apply

  You may submit your application package using one of the two methods identified below:
  1. Electronically (preferred) at https://www.usajobs.gov/ and search for Vacancy Number (VIN): 11923887 Announcement closes at 11:59 PM Eastern Time on the closing date listed on this announcement.
  2. Manually: Please refer to the "Additional Information" section of this announcement for instructions.
  
  To better expedite the hiring process, we recommend including full contact information (name, address, phone number, email, etc.) for professional and personal references on your resume.
  
  Neglecting to respond to the job related questions will result in an ineligible rating.

  Agency contact information

  Army NAF Benelux HRO

  Phone

  0032 68 25 5704

  Email

  usarmy.benelux.hqda-cpac.mbx.naf@army.mil

  Address JU-NAF-W6EZAA USAG BENELUX
  DO NOT MAIL
  APO, AE 09708
  US

  Next steps

  Your resume will be reviewed to verify that qualification requirements have been met. We appreciate your interest in this position!
  

• Fair and Transparent

  The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

  • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
  • Reasonable accommodation policy
  • Financial suitability
  • Selective Service
  • New employee probationary period
  • Signature and false statements
  • Privacy Act
  • Social security number request

Required Documents

The following documents must be submitted with your application:

• Resume

The below items are accepted and may be needed to support a qualification and/or a claimed priority/preference:

• DD-214/ Statement of Service
• Diploma/ GED
• DA Form 3433
• References (Name, address, phone and e-mail)
• PCS Orders
• Resume
• Separation Notice (RIF)
• SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
• Transcript

Referral lists are based on the qualifications stated in the job announcement. Your qualifications MUST be fully described in your resume. In describing your experience, be clear and specific. NO ASSUMPTIONS WILL BE MADE REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.
Help

This job is open to

• The public

  U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Clarification from the agency

US Citizens currently residing within Brunssum commuting area (not ordinarily resident in the Netherlands). US resident alien family members of US sponsors stationed in the commuting area of Brunssum who citizens of NATO countries are other than the Netherlands. U.S. Citizens and Non-U.S. Nationals who have resided in the U.S. or U.S. Territory for three (3) or more continuous years immediately preceding the start of Federal affiliation