Summary This position will be assigned to the Gateway Child Development Center located on JBSA Lackland. This is a Flexible category position with guaranteed 00 hours per week and may work up to 40 hours per week. Work schedule varies based on facility needs and includes weekends and/or holidays. Employees appointed to flexible category positions are not eligible for benefits. Responsibilities Performs duties which include, but are not limited to, the following: roasts, broils, bakes, boils, steams and stews meats, fish and poultry. Prepares soups, stocks, broths, gravies, sauces, biscuits, pancakes, muffins and puddings without the use of packaged products. Prepares vegetables i.e., beans, potatoes, and carrots. Adjusts standardized recipes for number of servings. Prepares food in accordance with USDA, AF! 34-248 and National Association For Education Of Young Children requirements. Prepares entire meals which requires coordinating the cooking of several items with different cooking times and characteristics. Plans the cooking process to produce complete meals on time and at the proper temperature. Provides assistance to lower grade workers and assists the supervisor in ordering food in accordance with daily and weekly menu requirements. Orders and purchases food from the commissary or vendors. Performs other related duties as assigned. If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12555175 Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Who May Apply: Open to everyone. Applicants will be categorized by preference(s) and/or priority consideration eligibilities. An applicant's eligibility will be determined based on eligibility claimed in the questionnaire and proof of eligibility MUST be provided with application by the closing date, 10/03/2024 Business Based Action, Military Spouse Preference, Outside Applicant Veteran, Spouse/Widow/Parent of Veteran, and Transition Hiring Preference In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. 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. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if the position allows for qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Qualifying Experience: Must be at least 18 years of age and hold a high school diploma (or equivalent) and have the ability to speak, read and write English. Must have experience in and knowledge of food preparation principles and characteristics of food and of planning to ensure entire meals are prepared and cooked on time. Experience and knowledge must have been gained in a grill, snack bar, restaurant, club or similar food activity. Must be physically able to frequently lift objects weighing up to 40 pounds, and occasionally over 40 pounds. Must be able to continuously stand, walk, stoop, reach, push, pull, and bend for long periods of time. Must be able to obtain a Food Handler's Certificate and successfully complete a pre-employment physical and get or have required immunizations. Must be able to successfully complete national, state and local criminal background checks. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA's): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: 1. Knowledge of food preparation principles and characteristics of foods. 2. Knowledge of planning processes to ensure entire meals are prepared and cooked on time. 3. Ability to perform yield testing to determine portion cost and the ability to adjust ingredients in standardized recipes. 4. Knowledge of procedures to order, issue, and store food. 5. Knowledge of USDA food requirements, ordering and inventorying large quantities of food is desirable. Education Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. This position does not allow for education substitution. FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. Additional Information Individual must fully meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position. U.S. Citizens and Non-U.S. Nationals who have resided in the U.S. Territory for three (3) or more consecutive years immediately preceding the start of Federal affiliation. Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must be registered for Selective Service. Direct deposit is required. Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) check. A probationary period may be required. Pre-employment requirements must be satisfactorily met prior to Entrance on Duty (EOD). Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government's interest. Multiple positions may be filled from this job opportunity announcement. And additional selections may also be made from this job opportunity announcement. Selection(s) are subject to restrictions resulting from hiring preferences and priority consideration eligible. This is a Nonappropriated Fund (NAF) position carrying out Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) activities for the Air Force and Space Force.