Summary Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS) is looking for the best and brightest to join our Team! MCCS is a comprehensive program that supports and enhances the quality of life for Marines, their families, and others in the Marine Corps Community. We offer a team oriented environment comprised of military personnel, civilian employees, contractors and volunteers who keep the organization functioning smoothly and effectively. Responsibilities NONAPPROPRIATED FUND POSITION DESCRIPTION JOB TITLE: Cook JOB SERIES: 7404 PAY LEVEL: NA-05 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Prepares and cooks a variety of menu items including hamburgers, grilled sandwiches, eggs, quick meals, cold sandwiches and salads. Grills steaks, chops, poultry, pancakes, bacon, sausage, etc.. Prepares and cooks fresh, frozen or canned vegetables and fruits for serving as directed. Prepares desserts, juices, and other items as directed by higher-grade cooks. Places cooked food in serving dishes, steam carts and food trucks. May prepare meals in large quantities. Maintains proper temperature for all foods during holding, transport, reheating, and serving to assure quality control and food safety. Maintains rotation of food inventories to prevent spoilage. Covers, dates, and properly stores all food items at the close of business or shift. Washes and cleans kitchen equipment. Maintains assigned area in a neat and orderly manner and in compliance with fire, safety, sanitation and security regulations. Verifies and stores food supplies properly. May be required to assist with monthly and mid-monthly food and beverage products inventories. Provides World Class Customer Service with an emphasis on courtesy. Assists customers and communicates positively in a friendly manner. Takes action to solve problems quickly. Alerts the higher level supervisor, or proper point of contact for help when problems arise. Adheres to safety regulations and standards. Uses required safety equipment, and observes safe work procedures. Promptly reports any observed workplace hazards, and any injury, occupational illness, and/or property damage resulting from workplace mishaps to the immediate supervisor. Adheres to established standards of actively supporting the principles of the EEO program and prevention of sexual harassment. Performs other related duties as assigned. RESPONSIBILITY: Receives work assignments orally and/or writing from supervisor, higher-grade cook, schedule or cook¿s worksheet. Normally a higher-grade cook or supervisor is available to answer questions and to ensure that work is being done properly. May work without supervision for short periods. WORKING CONDITIONS: Exposed to warm and noisy kitchens, steam, fumes and cooking odors; danger of falling on freshly mopped floors; burns from steam or hot foods; cuts from knives; shocks from electrical machines; and extremes in temperatures. Requirements Conditions of Employment See Duties and Qualifications EVALUATIONS: Qualifications BASIC REQUIREMENTS: Must be at least 18 years old AND have graduated from high school or been awarded a certificate equivalent to graduating from high school. Working experience and knowledge in cooking a variety of meals for such facility as restaurants, clubs or hotels. Ability to cook food in large quantities. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of food service equipment sufficient to operate and clean electrical food choppers, slicers, shredders, grinders and mixers and ability to work safely, i.e., use knife properly to avoid cuts, be alert to open jets or escaping gas when grilling. Knowledge of principles of food spoilage, food borne illness and food safety and ability to evaluate a variety of raw and cooked food items to ascertain their freshness. Knowledge of the characteristics of various foods such as color, flavor, consistency, texture, and temperature and cooking time. Ability to follow oral and written English instructions, i.e., cookbooks, menus, recipes, and schedules. Knowledge of sanitation procedures. Must obtain a Food Handler¿s Certificate. Must be able to lift and carry objects up to 40 lbs independently and objects over 40 lbs with assistance. Must be able to accommodate flexible work schedule to include weekends, holidays, and night time. This activity is a Drug-free workplace. The use of illegal drugs by NAF employees, whether on or off duty, cannot and will not be tolerated. Federal employees have a right to a safe and secure workplace, and Marines, sailors, and their family members have a right to a reliable and productive Federal workforce. Education Additional Information GENERAL INFORMATION: Applicants are assured of equal consideration regardless of race, age, color, religion, national origin, gender, GINA, political affiliation, membership or non-membership in an employee organization, marital status, physical handicap which has no bearing on the ability to perform the duties of the position. This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis. It is Department of Navy (DON) policy to provide a workplace free of discrimination and retaliation. The DON No Fear Act policy link is provided for your review: https://www.donhr.navy.mil/NoFearAct.asp. As part of the employment process, Human Resources Division may obtain a Criminal Record Check and/or an Investigative Consumer Report. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a National Agency Check and Inquiries (NACI). For all positions requiring access to firearms or ammunition, the Federal Government is prohibited from employing individuals in these positions who have ever been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence, or a felony crime of domestic violence adjudged on or after 27 November 2002. Selectees for such positions must submit a completed DD Form 2760, Qualification to Possess Firearms or Ammunition, before a final job offer can be made. Direct Deposit of total NET pay is mandatory as a condition of employment for all appointments to positions within MCCS. Required Documents: *Education/certification certificate(s), if applicable. *If prior military, DD214 Member Copy This activity is a Drug-free workplace. The use of illegal drugs by NAF employees, whether on or off duty, cannot and will not be tolerated. Federal employees have a right to a safe and secure workplace, and Marines, sailors, and their family members have a right to a reliable and productive Federal workforce. Involuntarily separated members of the armed forces and eligible family members applying through the Transition Assistance Program must submit a written request/statement (may be obtained from the MCCS Human Resources Office) and present ID card with "TA" stamped in red on front of card. INDIVIDUALS SELECTED FROM THIS ANNOUNCEMENT MAY BE CHANGED TO PART-TIME OR FULL-TIME AT MANAGEMENT'S DISCRETION WITHOUT FURTHER COMPETITION. ALL ONLINE APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 1159PM EASTERN TIME (ET) ON THE CLOSING DATE LISTED IN THE JOB POSTING.