U.S. Department of Agriculture
Cook Supervisor
Pay$29.33 - $34.22 / hour
LocationMoses Lake/Washington
Employment typeFull-Time
This job is now closed
Job Description
- Req#: 777030300
- Supervisory Duties.
- This position may have irregular hours and shifts and is responsible for planning, directing, coordinating, organizing, and supervising all aspects of the Center Food Service program.
- Ensure that all areas of facility and equipment responsibility and well as kitchen and dining hall staff comply with food handling practices that comply with the state, local, or U.S. Public Health Service Food Code.
- Ensure preparation of food in a manner that retain food value and taste qualities.
- Make substitutions and changes adapting to unavailable food items, unforeseen Center program demands, and excessive (leftovers) food products based on sound nutritional requirements.
- Operate, breakdown, and clean food service equipment.
- Project, organize and plan all food purchasing, including food needed by other program areas using the most cost-effective methods while maintaining acceptable standards and quality food.
- Assure full compliance with safety regulations.
- Demonstrate leadership in establishing and maintaining a work environment that is free from discrimination and creates a sense of inclusion and support for all employees in the workplace.
- Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
- Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service or exempt.
- Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check.
- Successful completion of one-year probationary period, unless previously served.
- Per Public Law 104-134 all Federal employees are required to have federal payments made by direct deposit to their financial institution.
- Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit E-Verify.
- Subject to one year supervisory/managerial probationary period unless prior service is creditable. New USDA supervisors must successfully complete all components of the required training program before the end of their probationary period.
- Obtain and maintain the appropriate State Food Handlers certifications.
- This is a Test Designated Position. You will be tested for illegal drugs prior to appointment and randomly thereafter. Appointment is conditional on negative results.
- Work Practices (including keeping things neat, clean, and concern for sanitation)
- Technical Practices (knowledge of food preparation techniques)
- Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (other than blueprints).
- Ability To Use and Maintain Kitchen Tools and Equipment.
- Knowledge of Materials
- Dexterity and Safety
THIS IS AN OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT. APPLICATIONS WILL EXPIRE EVERY 90 DAYS. IN ORDER TO REMAIN IN CONSIDERATION, APPLICANTS MUST RESUBMIT THEIR APPLICATIONS.
This position is located on a Forest Service Job Corps Civilian Conservation Center.
The incumbent is responsible for planning, directing, coordinating, organizing, and supervising all aspects of the Center Food Service program. The incumbent will spend at least 85% of the time supervising subordinates.Duties
Requirements
Qualifications
In order to qualify, you must meet the eligibility and qualifications requirements as defined below by the closing date of the announcement. For more information on the qualifications for this position, visit the Office of Personnel Management's Federal Wage System Qualifications Standards.
Your application and resume must clearly show that you possess the experience requirements. Applicants will be evaluated on their ability to perform the duties of the position rather than length of experience. Eligibility will be determined by the relevance, scope and quality of all experience and training, regardless of where or how acquired.
Applicants who do not meet the following screen-out job element will not be evaluated further.
Screen-Out Job Element: Ability to Lead or Supervise
In addition to the above requirement, applicants will be rated on the job elements listed below:
To receive consideration for this position, you must meet all qualification requirements on the closing date of this announcement.
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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.About the company
The United States Department of Agriculture, also known as the Agriculture Department, is the federal executive department responsible for developing and executing federal laws related to farming, forestry, rural economic development, and food. It aims to meet the needs of commercial farming and livestock food production, promotes agricultural trade and production, works to assure food safety, protects natural resources, fosters rural communities and works to end hunger in the United States and internationally.