15230 - CYP Food Service Worker, NA-7408-04

ANNOUNCEMENT NO:                 15230  Re-announcement

POSITION TITLE:                           CYP Food Service Worker – NA-7408-04

TYPE OF APPOINTMENT:           (1) Flexible Scheduled Position

SALARY:                                          $13.24 – $15.46 per hour

LOCATION:                                      PMRF CDC – Barking Sands, Kauai

AREA OF CONSIDERATION:      1. Current PMRF NAFI Employees within CYP Activities

                                                            2. Current PMRF & JBPHH NAFI employees

                                                            3. Kauai Wide

RELOCATION EXPENSES:         Not Applicable

OPENING DATE:                            01/13/2016                

CLOSING DATE:                            01/25/2016

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Child and Youth Program (CYP) Food Service Worker performs a variety of food preparation and food service tasks for the CYP. This position is located in a Child Development Center (CDC) but may assist with food preparation for the School Age Care (SAC) Program.

The CYP Food Service Worker performs various tasks or a sequence of tasks in food service and preparation. Tasks consist of several steps that require attention to work operations and follow an established sequence of work. Tasks are categorized, which are summarized into categories related to food preparation and services, kitchen maintenance, and food storage, are summarized below.

Food Preparation & Service: Assists in food preparation with tasks such as peeling potatoes; cutting, sorting and washing vegetables and fruits; assembling sandwiches; and measuring and weighing ingredients. Stocks food service carts with appropriate utensils, plates, bowls, food and beverages, as required for family style dining in the classrooms or activity areas. Wraps, arranges, and/or packages items from serving to children and youth. Transports food from kitchen area to classrooms or activity areas. Returns carts, dishes, and left over food to the kitchen and disposes of all food waste and trash.

Kitchen Maintenance: Pre-rinses and washes pots, pans, dishes, glasses and silverware in either a mechanical dishwasher or manually according to sanitation regulations. Cleans serving carts, food preparation areas, cupboards, drawers, and dishwashing areas. Sets up and operates a mechanical dishwasher. Removes inspection doors, strainer pans, screens, and spray arms for preventive maintenance and cleaning. Scrapes, soaks, scours, and scrubs the heavier cooking utensils such as mixing bowls and post which, because of their large size and weight, are awkward to handle. Performs heavy-duty cleaning tasks throughout the food service and related areas, such as cleaning ceilings; cleaning exhaust hoods; cleaning spaces under and behind kitchen equipment, including moving the equipment; washing floors and walls with powered cleaning equipment; cleaning walk-in refrigerators and freezers; and sanitizing garbage room. Maintains work area in a clean and orderly manner, adhering to NAVMED P5010 and all local policies and procedures. Operates, breaks down and cleans all electrical equipment assigned to the area for food preparation. Stores sanitized dishes and silverware.

Food Storage: Labels and dates all items in refrigerators and freezers and stores leftovers in accordance with sanitation and health standards. Stores canned, boxed, and/or frozen items in food storage area. Unloads food and supplies from delivery trucks. Moves heavy garbage cans when collecting and transferring trash from the work area to the disposal area.

Additional Responsibilities: Responsible for complying with security, fire and sanitation rules, policies, procedures, and regulations.  Ensures compliance with U.S. Agriculture (USDA) Child and Adult Care Food Program *CACFP), and all pertaining standards, policies, and regulations. Serves as a mandatory reporter to Family Advocacy and Child Protective Services as prescribed by local policy in the case of suspected incidences of child abuse and neglect. Completes all Department of Navy (DoN) training requirements and performs other duties as assigned.

 

****** A reassignment to other Joint Base Pearl Harbor – Hickam Child and Youth Program Activities is possible. ******

 

QUALIFICATIONS: 

Qualified applicants are 18 years of age and High School graduate or equivalent.  Understanding of food handling techniques, personal hygiene standards, and safe work procedures.  Knowledge of techniques for measuring ingredients and basic understanding of recipe construction.  Knowledge of basic arithmetic in order to count the number of tables and serving bowls required or determine the number of servings a container will yield.  Working knowledge of diet principles.  Working knowledge of sanitation standards and procedures to prevent contamination, such as the need to clean equipment previously used for raw food before further use and the need to use a chemical sanitizer or maintain proper water temperatures when cleaning dishes.  Skill and knowledge to perform tasks involving several procedures.  Skill to overcome practical production problems, evaluate final food products, and initiate corrective action when an item does not meet established quality standards. Skill to develop standardized recipes for quantity cooking; able to expand and modify recipes according to the capacity of the equipment in the kitchen as well and in response to adjustments on the number of servings required. Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing, and possess strong interpersonal communication skill.  Must obtain and maintain a valid food handler’s card. Must pass a pre-employment physical, provide evidence of immunization and be free from communicable disease. Able to lift and move  objects weighing up to 40lbs.

*****Submission of letters of recommendation along with your application is welcomed.*****

 

HOW TO APPLY: 

Obtain posted NAF Application from www.greatlifehawaii.com./Jobs.  Application and required documents MUST BE submitted no later than close of business on closing date to: CNRH FFR, Attn: NAF Human Resources, Bldg. 3456, 600 Main Street, Honolulu, HI 96818; or e-mail to: nafhr@greatlifehawaii.com, or by fax to (808) 422-3782.

 

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:

• NAF Application
• Completed OF 306 - Declaration for Federal Employment
• Proof of Education (transcripts if qualifying based on education)
• If claiming Veteran’s Preference, page 4 of DD214 is required, showing reason for discharge and re-entry codes
• Military Spousal Preference (MSP) Form and Military Orders
• Last Personnel Action Report (PAR) or SF-50, if applicable

 

HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED

Using the qualifications of the positions, a predetermined Ranking and Rating Criteria of knowledge, skills and abilities will be used for each application.  Applicants who do not meet the qualifications required will not be interviewed and interviews may be limited to best qualified applicants.

Management reserves the right to consider and make additional hiring selections, for this specific position, from the certified list of eligible candidates within 90 days of the closing date of this job announcement.

 

BENEFITS

We offer a competitive benefit package for regular employees.  All benefits offered (medical, dental, life insurance, spouse & dependent life insurance, long-term disability, retirement, and 401(k) savings plan.)  You can review our benefits at https://www.navymwr.org/resources/hr

 

OTHER INFORMATION

A selection may be made from the resumes/applications received at the first cut-off date.  Some positions have special requirements.  Selection may be tentative pending the completion of the satisfactory employment reference checks and receipt of proof of education (where applicable).  Selectee may be required to complete a one (1) year probationary period.  Salary is commensurate with experience and/or education.

Reasonable accommodations are provided to applicants with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the Human Resources Manager at 422-3784. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case by case basis.

Military Spousal Preference (MSP): 1. The MSP Certification Form must be completed and attached to application at time of submission.  2. Military Spousal Preference applies to all positions in pay bands NF 1-3, CY positions, and equivalent Crafts and Trades position for which qualified.

Veterans Preference (VET):  You must request for preference at the time you submit your application and attach a copy of your DD214 member page four to certify eligibility.

All required documents submitted for this position must indicate the announcement number, position title and full name of the applicant on each document.

Condition of employment: selectee will be required to participate in the Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer within the first 30 days of employment. This is the DoD standard methods of payment of personnel.

All positions require a satisfactory completion of a National Agency Check (NAC) or equivalent background check.

We are an E-Verify participant.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

The Department of the Navy is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation or any other non-merit factor.

AGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION

Commander, Navy Region Hawaii

Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam

NAF Human Resources Office

600 Main St.

Honolulu HI 96818

808-422-3784

 

WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT

Your application will be reviewed after the closing date of the announcement in which you have applied.  The recruitment process takes an average of 2-3 weeks from closing date.  Due to the volume of applications received, applicants may not be notified of non-selection. Management also reserves the right to cancel the vacancy announcement at any time during the recruitment process.