Cook NA-04

This announcement will be used to fill vacancies at various FMWR facilities on Fort Wainwright, Alaska. These facilities include City Center, Birch Hill Ski and Snowboard Area, Chena Bend Golf Course and Warrior Zone! Incentives and Bonuses Incentives may be paid. Up to 25% recruitment and/or retention incentive may be authorized for positions offering at least a guarantee of 10 hours per week.

Major duties

• Performs a full range of simple cooking by preparing and cooking items that require little or no processing.
• Mixes ingredients according to precisely written recipes.
• Operates a variety of kitchen equipment using gas, electricity, steam or microwave heat sources.
• Uses and cleans a variety of cooking utensils to measure, weigh, and process food items.
• Ensures that foods are stored at the correct temperatures to prevent bacteria growth.

Qualifications

Resumes must be two pages (or less). Resumes should clearly demonstrate the applicant's relevant experience, skills, knowledge and abilities as they pertain to this position.A qualified candidate must possess the following: Basic knowledge of food preparation methods and procedures. Skill to cook a limited variety of prepared foods or short order foods. Ability to read and understand written food service material, such as food labels, standardized recipes, and basic work instructions. Skill in performing basic mathematical computations to multiply ingredients in a recipe or to determine how many servings a container will hold. Knowledge of the various tables of weights and measures and ability to follow instructions to convert from standard to metric measurements. Skill in operating, disassembling and cleaning basic food service equipment such as griddles, broilers, and food grinders. Knowledge of basic sanitation, infection and spoilage control procedures. Work experience in preparing foods and cooking simple foods and short orders in a cafeteria, restaurant, or mess. Demonstration of the following work behavior is desirable: Neatness and good grooming. Dependability. Ability to work under pressure.