Clarification from the agency

Please see the "Who May Apply" section under the Qualifications section.

Performs duties which include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Cooks simple, well-defined foods using recipes for groups ranging in size from 120-150. Foods prepared include items such as pancakes, eggs, hamburger dishes and fresh or frozen vegetables and fruits, casserole.
• Prepares and cooks hot cereals, meats, gravies and soups and other comparable items.
• Prepares food by peeling, chopping, paring, cutting, slicing, dicing, pureeing, dredging, flouring or breading.
• May prepare convenience items on a limited basis.
• Regulates cooking temperature and steam pressure, checks for correct cooking time and condition of food being cooked.
• Seasons according to set procedures.
• Interacts with children and other customers in a polite and courteous manner.
• May set up and replenish serving carts for individual activity rooms.
• Determines quantity of ingredients needed for required yields based on daily attendance.
• Follows standardized menus and recipes to assemble quality products.
• Maintains an accurate food inventory, rotates stock to follow first in first out.
• Labels food items accordingly.
• Assists in ensuring health and sanitation standards within the facility kitchen area.
• Cleans and sanitizes kitchen equipment and dishware.
• Keeps storage area, walls and ceilings, floors, worktables, and appliances clean and sanitary.
• Sweeps, mops floors as needed. Dispose of trash.
• Uses and assures proper fit of required safety equipment and clothing.

Conditions of employment

• This position requires satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks in accordance with Air Force and DoD policy, and a Child Care Tier 1 background investigation.
• This position has physical lifting requirement which requires the incumbent to complete a favorable pre-employment physical.
• This position requires the incumbent to be able to obtain, maintain, and provide evidence of current immunizations this includes annual influenza vaccinations and be free of all communicable diseases.
• This position requires the incumbent to complete assigned training, to include Food Handlers certification, within specified time from date hire or assignment to position.

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, 09/22/2025

The Area of Consideration for this vacancy announcement is US Citizens and legal US residents who are residing within the commuting area of Yokota AB, Japan (100 miles). Legal US residents must possess a social security number. Must be able to provide documentation proving residence status overseas.

• Business Based Action
• Family Member Preference
• Military Spouse Preference
• Outside Applicant Veteran
• Spouse/Widow/Parent of Veteran
• Transition Hiring Preference

• Must have experience in and knowledge of food preparation principles and characteristics of food, and of planning processes to ensure entire meals are prepared and cooked on time.
• Knowledge to perform yield testing to determine portion cost and to adjust ingredients in standardized recipes.
• Must have knowledge of procedures to order, issue and store food.
• 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.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.

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