Harpers Ferry Job Corps Civilian Conservation Center Harpers Ferry, West Virginia Outreach/Pre-Announcement Notice Temp Cook WG-7404-06 ( Call When Needed Intermittent positions) January 27, 2014 Introductory Statement This position is established at a Forest Service Job Corps Civilian Conservation Center. The incumbent cooks and prepares a variety of hot and cold menu items for groups of varying sizes. The cook is responsible for handling and storing food in a clean and sanitary environment and for the control of stock levels of food and supplies. The incumbent assists students and subordinates in understanding the relevance of appropriate social and employability skills to workplace success. Promotes standards of conduct which are expected and accepted in the workplace. Incumbent participates in the Behavioral Management System as necessary to ensure proper workplace appearance and behavior. Duties Prepares and cooks a variety of menu items including regular and special diet entrees and dessert items. Roast, broil, bake, fry, boil, steam and stew meats, fish, and poultry. Prepares soups, stocks, broths, gravies, sauces, and puddings without use of packaged mixes. Prepares items requiring complex techniques such as baked Alaska, crepes, and mousses. Adjusts standardized recipes for the number of servings required in large quantity cooking. Slice meat items by hand conforming to specific size requirements or weight specification. Maintains the proper temperature for all foods during holding, transport, reheating, and serving to assure quality control and food safety. Perform yield testing for selected food items to determine the serving weight or volume after preparation and gather other test data to assist decision-making for purchasing and menu pricing. Maintains rotation of food inventories to prevent spoilage. Provides assistance in ordering food according to daily and weekly menu requirements. Prepares cold food platters such as ham, salmon, and roast beef, salads and
hors d oeuvres. Carves and uses vegetables and fruits as garnishes. Operates specialized equipment to cook food in large quantities and to rapidly chill and store prepared items. Reviews and ensures that stock levels support daily and monthly menus. Keeps appropriate records and receipts for items ordered and received. Under closer guidance, incumbent may prepare an entire meal which requires coordinating the cooking of several items with different cooking times and characteristics. This involves planning the cooking process to produce a complete meal on time and at the proper temperature. Follows, and ensures compliance with directives and requirements for food handling, storage, and sanitation. May instruct lower-grade workers in the proper handling and storage of food. Responsible for ensuring that the food preparation and storage areas are clean, sanitized, and orderly. ABOUT JOB CORPS: Job Corps prepares young adults for careers in a variety of trades through focused educational, social, and vocational training programs provided in a residential setting. For information about Job Corps, visit one of the following websites: http://www.fs.fed.us/people/volunteer/job_corps.htm http://jobcorps.dol.gov/ COMMUNITY INFORMATION: Harpers Ferry, West Virginia is located in the eastern panhandle of West Virginia approximately 70 miles west of Washington, DC. There is a wide variety of affordable housing located in Harpers Ferry as well as adjacent cities within commuting distance. There are a number of quality hospital facilities in the surrounding area. The school system is high quality to include secondary and post secondary schools. There are several universities and community colleges located in the area. The climate has four distinctive seasons and is usually moderate VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENTS: Interested applicants need to complete Outreach Form and send to Wade Hampton, Support Services Supervisor, at whampton@fs.fed.us by February 8, 2014. Put in the subject line: Temporary SSA Position: Harpers Ferry Job Corps. Attach the following interest form with your e-mail. The vacancy announcement will be posted USA JOBS website www.usajobs.opm.gov the U.S. Government's official site for jobs and employment information: Proof of education, license, endorsement, hiring preference, prior federal service, and entitlement eligibility MUST be attached to your application in USA Jobs. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
For more information about the duties of this position, please contact: Wade Hampton, voicemail 304-724-3446.
HARPERS FERRY JOB CORPS CIVILIAN CONSERVATION CENTER OUTREACH NOTICE FORM Temp Cook (Call When Needed) WG-7404-06 If interested in this position, please fill out and return this form to: Electronically: whampton@fs.fed.us Fax: 304-728-8200 NAME: EMAIL ADDRESS: MAILING ADDRESS: TELEPHONE NUMBER: AGENCY EMPLOYED WITH: USFS BLM OTHER NA TYPE OF APPOINTMENT: PERMANENT TEMPORARY VRA PWD OTHER NONE TERM CURRENT REGION/FOREST/DISTRICT: NA CURRENT SERIES AND GRADE: NA CURRENT POSITION TITLE: IF NOT A CURRENT PERMANENT (CAREER OR CAREER-CONDITIONAL) EMPLOYEE, ARE YOU ELIGIBLE TO BE REHIRED UNDER ANY OF THE FOLLOWING SPECIAL AUTHORITIES? PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES VETERANS READJUSTMENT DISABLED VETERANS WITH 30% COMPENSABLE DISABILITY VETERANS EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES ACT OF 1998 FORMER PEACE CORPS VOLUNTEER STUDENT CAREER EXPERIENCE PROGRAM OTHER