Cook - Bistro Restaurant

Summary
About the position: This position will be assigned to the Little Rock AFB, AR - Rickenbacker's.
This position is flexible and is guaranteed 0 hours. But can be scheduled up to 40 hours per week.
Physical Effort: Continual standing, walking, frequent stooping, reaching, pushing, pulling and bending. Frequently lifts or moves objects weighting up to 40 pounds unassisted and occasionally lifts or moves objects weighting over 40 pounds with assistance.
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Duties
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Cooking Tasks:

Prepares and cooks simple items requiring little or no processing (e.g., pancakes, sausage, eggs, hamburgers, fresh or canned vegetables).
Cooks hot cereals and broiled meats.
Prepares and cooks concentrated or dehydrated soups, sauces, and gravies.
Makes cold sandwich fillings.
Prepares convenience foods like frozen hash browns, fish fillets, and chicken nuggets.
Some cooks at this level also prepare and bake pizza.
Food Preparation:
Peels, chops, grinds, pares, cuts, slices, dices, purees, dredges, flours, or breads ingredients.
Weighs, measures, and assembles ingredients for regular menu items.
Sets up and replenishes salad bar.
Portions food for distribution and meal service.
Covers, dates, and stores leftovers following established procedures.
Washes and cleans equipment.
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Requirements
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Conditions of employment
Must be 18 years of age.
This position requires the incumbent to complete a background investigation with favorable results.
This position requires the incumbent to satisfactorily complete a pre-employment physical.
Must be able to obtain a Food Handler's Certificate and/or complete food handler's training.
Citizenship/Residency: Must be a U.S. Citizen OR a non-U.S. citizen with 3+ years of U.S. residency.
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, 08/28/2026
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 have experience in and knowledge of methods and procedures relating to food preparation and presentation gained in a grill, snack bar, restaurant, club or similar food activity. Ability to follow oral and written instructions, work safely, and do simple arithmetic. Knowledge of operating and cleaning food service equipment, characteristics of various foods, and the ability to season food and decide when foods are done is required.
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.
Additional information
Individual must fully meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position
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.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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