The purpose of this position is to perform cooking, food service, and instructional duties at the Grays Landing Dining Facility.

Independently prepares all types of meats, poultry, seafood, vegetables, fruits, sauces, and gravies for menus. Prepares, cooks, seasons, and portions food for all meals following standardized recipes at different levels of difficulty, making modifications to recipes for ingredient quantities, number of servings, and size of the equipment available.

Plans, regulates, and schedules cooking procedures so numerous completed food products are ready at the same time. Prepares and presents food in a visually appealing manner. Prepares menu items using special or difficult recipes requiring numerous interrelated steps, many ingredients, and lengthy preparation time. Tests and evaluates new food products. Incumbent oversees and prepares food items for private parties and special functions. Incumbent must ensure completion of menus for each meal period when due.

Oversees, organizes, and coordinates the work of lower graded employees and analyzes and corrects production problems. Will be primary in training new cooks and will also guide and direct the Food Service Workers, giving hands-on direction and guidance to complete daily tasks.

Must determine and submit daily inventory needs to the Manager and assist the Manager in completing monthly inventory. Responsible for ensuring the kitchen is kept clean as directed by the Manager. Must be capable of opening and closing the facility. Subject to extreme hot and cold working conditions.

Incumbent will perform other duties as assigned by management. Conditions of Employment include varying hours as required by the program, including split days off, evenings, weekends, and holidays. Must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of employment. Must have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer. Must successfully complete a National Agency Check or equivalent background screening. This is a "MISSION ESSENTIAL" position.

This job does not have an education qualification requirement. Some positions have special requirements. Selectee may be required to complete a one (1) year probationary period.

Executive Order 12564 requires a Federal workplace free of illegal drugs. The use of illegal drugs will not be tolerated, and use of or intoxication by illegal drugs will result in penalties up to and including removal from Federal Service.

SELECTIVE SERVICE REQUIREMENT: If you are a male born after December 31, 1959, and at least 18 years of age, employment law (5 U.S.C. 3328) requires that you must register with the Selective Service System (military draft), unless you meet certain exemptions. If applicable, failure to register will prevent you from being considered for employment.

• Salary dependent on experience and/or education.
• Participation in Direct Deposit/Electronic Fund Transfer within the first 30 days of employment.
• Potential for probationary period.

• Thorough knowledge of food preparation principles.
• Experience in cooking in large quantities.
• Ability to evaluate food products and initiate corrective action.
• Skill in developing standardized recipes for quantity cooking.
• Proficient in operating and cleaning food service equipment.
• Ability to organize and coordinate work of lower graded employees.