COOK

INTRODUCTION

This position is located in the MWR Food and Beverage aboard Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.  This position is to provide and assistance with the direct support of MWR Bayview.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The incumbent will perform a full range of simple cooking tasks by preparing and cooking items requiring little or no processing such as pancakes, sausage, eggs, hamburgers, and fresh canned vegetables.  Prepares all forms of hot cereals; broils meats; prepares and cooks concentrated or dehydrated soups, sauces, and gravies; and makes cold sandwich fillings.  Prepares convenience items such as frozen hash browns, fish fillets, and chicken nuggets.  May prepare and bake pizza.  Prepares foods by peeling, chopping, grinding, paring, cutting, slicing, dicing, pureeing, dredging, flouring, and breading.   Weighs, measures, and dispenses foods in accordance with portion controls.  Mixes ingredients according to precisely written recipes.  Sets up and replenishes salad bar.  Covers, dates, and stores leftovers according to established procedures.  Cleans and maintains equipment and work areas.  Maintains accurate food inventories and rotates stock items to prevent spoilage.  Preforms other related duties as required. 

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

Working knowledge of the methods and procedures relating to food preparation in small quantities, and the skill to apply such information to cook a limited variety of prepared foods.  Ability to read and understand written food service material such as food labels, standardized recipes, etc. Ability to perform basic arithmetic computations in multiplying ingredients for a recipe and calculating how many servings.  Knowledge of the characteristics of various foods such as color, flavor, consistency, texture, and temperature and cooking time required. Skill in planning, coordinating and timing sequence of steps required to have all menu items ready for serving at specified time.  Knowledge of sanitation principles.

RESPONSIBILITY:

Receives assignments in form of written and oral instruction from immediate supervisor who “spot checks” work to ensure it is being performed properly and is available to answer technical questions.  Responsible for the proper use and cleaning of equipment, safety practices, personal hygiene, and conformance with sanitation requirements.  Detailed instructions are provided on new or more difficult work.  Work is evaluated in terms of quality of food cooked and adherence to instructions and time schedules.

PHYSICAL EFFORT:

Work requires continual standing and walking, and frequent stooping, reaching, pushing and pulling, and bending.  Frequently lifts or moves objects weighing up to 40 pounds unassisted, and occasionally lifts or move objects weighing over 40 pounds with the assistance of lifting devices or other workers.

EVALUATION:

Candidates will be evaluated on quality and nature of the experience pertinent to the position.  Application must show sufficient knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the full range of duties of a cook. 

Applicants are STRONGLY encouraged to address the above job requirements and submit with application.  Applications should include all experience, training, education, or other information that is relevant to the announced vacancy.

HOW TO APPLY: 

  • Resume
  • Include name and contact information for at least three (3) professional references in your resume
  • If claiming Veteran's Preference, completed SF-15 and a legible copy of DD-214 (page 4) as well as any other supporting documentation (disability, official statements, proof of service, etc.) is required.
  • If claiming Gold Star Veteran's Preference, completed SF-15 and a legible copy of DD-1300 as well as any other supporting documentation (official statements, document of service, court decree, etc.) is required.
  • If claiming Military Spouse Preference, a copy of sponsor's orders (applicable for NF-03 and below or equivalent).
  • If claiming Department of Defense (DOD) Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) Business Based Action (BBA) Priority consideration, submit a copy of the notice of separation.
  • 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.

Submit resume/application to: NAF HR Office, PSC 1005 Box 19, FPO, AE, 09593, you can drop at Bldg. 760 or E-Mail resume to:  sandra.s.wollman.naf@mail.mil

As a condition of employment, the selectee will be required to participate in the Direct Deposit/Electronic Fund Transfer upon hiring.

The Department of Navy is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, or any other non-merit factor.  

NOTE:

Management reserves the right to fill the vacancy by methods other than merit staffing procedures (i.e., non-competitive placements in lieu of, or as exceptions to competitive procedures), or cancel the vacancy announcement at any time during the recruitment process.