Cook Leader

Who May Apply: US Citizens 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; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. There is no specific length of training or experience required. However, you must be able to demonstrate, through experience shown in your written application materials that you possess the sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the work of this position without more than normal supervision. Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of a(n) Cook Leader ~ without more than normal supervision. I have the ability to perform common tasks such as answering workers’ questions regarding procedures, policies, written instructions, and other directives. I am skilled in reviewing all recipes, supplies, equipment and cooking utensils are available for use. I have the ability to prepare menu items in accordance with safety standards and maintain rotation of food inventories to prevent spoilage. I have the ability to weigh, measure and assemble ingredients for regular and modified menu items. I work under normal supervision of a work leader or journey-level employee who observes tasks in progress and upon completion to make sure they are properly performed. – Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating. Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (Other Than Blueprint Reading) Ability to Lead or Supervise Ability to Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment Dexterity and Safety Knowledge of Materials Technical Practices (Theoretical, Precise, Artistic) Work Practices (Including Keeping Things Neat, Clean, and in Order) PHYSICAL EFFORT: Work involves frequent lifting or moving of objects weighing up to 30 pounds and constant standing and walking. May occasionally be required to lift over 60 pounds (e.g., pans of meat, containers of milk). WORKING CONDITIONS: Incumbent is subject to injuries from equipment used; and is exposed to cooking oils, grease and heat from ovens. There is danger of slipping on floors that are wet from daily mopping or where food or beverage has been dropped.
About the Position: This position is with the Defense Health Agency. It is located within the Clinical Support Nutrition Care Food Production and Services at the Martin Army Community Hospital at Fort Moore, in Columbus Georgia. Normal working hours are 8 hour rotating shifts to include weekends and holidays. The primary purpose is to serve as a Cook Leader leading employees in the accomplishing trades and labor work.