Job Listing: Cook

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The Alaska Fire Service is located in Interior Alaska in Fairbanks.  The population of Fairbanks is approximately 65,000.  All amenities of a small city are available including a hospital, university and schools, and international airport.  Summer temperatures usually range from mid 70s to high 80s.  Fairbanks offers numerous activities including outdoor activities in summer such as hiking, canoeing, and backpacking (and Fairbanks is the central point for access throughout the state), cultural activities including a museum, exhibits, musical presentations, and numerous other activities. For Photos and more information check out the Alaska website at http://www.commerce.state.ak.us/dca/commdb/CF_COMDB.htm

 

 

The primary purpose of this position is to cook from scratch for 200 or more people per meal as the principle cook on a shift.

 

This position is also being advertised under merit promotion procedures (open to all current Federal employees who are serving under a career or career-conditional appointment; to former Federal employees who have reinstatement eligibility; to ICTAP/CTAP eligibles and to VEOA eligibles).  To be considered under merit promotion plan procedures, you must submit a separate application and supplemental documentation to vacancy announcement number BLMAK-08-184144-JE.

Major Duties

This position is a principle shift cook.  It prepares for 200 or more people, a full variety of meals from scratch including ethnic and vegetarian dishes, using complex recipes.  It cuts meat to portion sizes, trims and debones meat, poultry, and seafood. It prepares soups, sauces, gravies, starches and vegetables daily to complement the meat portion of the meal. It bakes desserts, yeast, and quick breads.  This position coordinates work assignments and duties of the WG-05 Cooks and WG-02 Food Service Workers. It coordinates with the Cook Lead to order food and supplies, completes weekly and monthly inventories, and prepares work schedules.
 
For questions regarding the duties of this position, contact the supervisor, Jeanne McAlpin at (907) 356-5715 or Mauna Loa Virnig at (907) 356-5714.

How to Apply

Applying for this position requires you to:

1) Complete the Assessment Questionnaire and;

2) Submit a resume and any applicable supporting documentation (see Required Documents section).

We encourage you to complete both of these steps online. Applying online is the most efficient and effective way to ensure your application is received and processed in a timely manner.  If you cannot submit all application materials online, you may submit some documents online and some offline.  For example, you may be able to submit the questionnaire and resume online but do not have an electronic copy of your transcripts.  In this case, you may submit the questionnaire and resume online and send the transcripts via fax. 

 

How to Submit An Online Application

Option 1

The USAJOBS web site provides a "Create a Resume" feature that you may use to develop and submit a resume for this position. The completed resume can be attached to this vacancy announcement and submitted electronically. To do so, scroll down to the end of the vacancy announcement. Click on the "Apply Online" icon. Then follow the USAJOBS web site instructions. Your resume will be attached only to the online Assessment Questionnaire you complete and Submit from this session, not to any Questionnaires you may already have Saved or Submitted. If you do not have all the requested documents stored in the USAJOBS resume builder you will be able to upload the rest of your documents and/or fax the remaining documents, such as veterans preference or transcript documentation. See information below for how to fax supporting documentation. 

OR

Option 2

If your resume is going to be one you prepared outside of the USAJOBS Resume Builder, click this link to begin the process: Online Questionnaire.  You will fill out the online Assessment Questionnaire and be able to upload documents through a browse feature.  After the assessment questionnaire is submitted, you will receive a notice that indicates the submission was successful.

 

All resumes must be submitted by midnight Eastern time on the Wednesday, May 14, 2008.

 

Instructions for answering the questions in the online Assessment Questionnaire:

You may omit any optional information; however, you must provide responses to all required questions. Be sure to double check your application before submission by viewing your answers before submitting your answers.  You must click the "Submit Your Answers" button when you are done.  Follow the instructions that appear on the screen until you receive an acknowledgment that your answers have been successfully submitted. The online Assessment Questionnaire must be completed and submitted by 12:00 midnight Eastern time on the Wednesday, May 14, 2008.

 

How to properly save and return to complete your online Assessment Questionnaire:

If you want to "Save" an incomplete online Assessment Questionnaire and return later, select the "Save" button at the top or bottom of each of the application pages and click the "Logout" button.

If you have "Saved" an incomplete online Assessment Questionnaire, you may finish it and/or upload documents by clicking on or inserting this link into your internet browser https://www.ApplicationManager.org. Insert your USAStaffing Application Manager User Name and Password and click the "Go" button. Once you are logged in, click on the Vacancy ID  LT184149 number on which you would like to work.

If you submit more than one online Assessment Questionnaire for this position, the most recent one submitted is the one that is used. Therefore, it is important for you to complete it in its entirety.

 

How to Verify Your Application Materials Have Been Successfully Submitted

1. Go to https://www.ApplicationManager.org and log in using your USAStaffing Application Manager User Name and Password.

2. Verify that your questionnaire, resume, and supporting documents were submitted successfully by clicking on the appropriate Vacancy ID  LT184149.

3. Verify that all of your documents where submitted by reviewing the table.

- If an Item (Type of Document) on the table appears with a status of "OK", that Item was successfully submitted.  Veterans Please Note: Submittal of veteran documentation is REQUIRED.  VETERANS MUST SUBMIT VETERAN DOCUMENTATION AT TIME OF APPLICATION.

 

What to Do If You Cannot Apply Online

Your application and all supporting documents must be submitted online and/or by fax.  If you cannot submit online or by fax, give the specialist handling this announcement a call.  We encourage you to submit your assessment questionnaire, resume, and supporting documentation online. Applying online is the most efficient and effective way to ensure your application is received and processed in a timely manner.

 

If you are able to complete the assessment questionnaire online, as outlined above, but unable to submit your resume/supporting documentation online, you may fax all or part of your other documentation to the Office of Personnel Management office in Macon, GA. If you fax your resume/documentation you must use a special cover page. To print a copy of the required cover page insert this internet address into your browser http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf. The information contained on the cover page must match the information you provided on the assessment questionnaire. The vacancy ID number LT184149, your name, and SSN should be written accurately and neatly in large block letters. This special cover page is used to match your documents with the record you established when you submitted the online assessment questionnaire. If the information is inaccurate or incomplete you may not receive consideration for this position. The fax number to submit your documents is: 1-478-757-3144.

 

Likewise, you may submit your assessment questionnaire by fax.  To complete the assessment questionnaire in hard copy form, click this link to print a copy of the OPM Form1203-FX or insert or type this internet address into your browser http://www.opm.gov./Forms/pdf_fill/OPM1203fx.pdf   You can also obtain a copy of the OPM Form 1203-FX by calling USAJOBS by phone at (703)724-1850. Print a copy of this job announcement and use the Form 1203-FX as a response sheet when answering the assessment questionnaire portion of this announcement. 

 

Please do not fax or mail applications to our Anchorage office.  Any materials received in the Anchorage office will not be considered.

 

Individuals who have special priority selection rights under the DOI Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) must be well-qualified for the position to receive consideration for special priority selection. They must meet the qualification standard and eligibility requirements for the position, including minimum educational and experience requirements, meet all selective factors where applicable and be able to satisfactorily perform the duties of the position upon entry. Well qualified for CTAP and ICTAP eligibles applies to individuals with experience that is directly related to the type of work described in the "Major Duties," who have obtained a rating of 90 or above in the automated evaluation process. Information about the DOI career transition assistance program (CTAP) and Interagency
Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) may be found at http://www.doi.gov/hrm/guidance/fctap97.pdf

If you make a false statement in any part of your application, you may not be hired; you may be fired after you begin work; or you may be subject to fine, imprisonment, or other disciplinary action.

Who Can I Contact if I Have a Question?
If you have questions about this announcement or the application process, contact Joy Edge at (907) 271-3338 or toll free at (888) 859-4183. Reference this vacancy announcement number  BLMAK-08-184149-JE.

Required Documents:

NOTE:  FAILURE TO SUBMIT THE REQUIRED DOCUMENTS THAT APPLY TO YOU BEFORE MIDNIGHT EASTERN TIME (EIGHT O’CLOCK ALASKA TIME) ON Wednesday, May 14, 2008 WILL RESULT IN YOUR APPLICATION NOT BEING CONSIDERED.

 

* Resume – You may submit your resume, curriculum vitae, the Optional Application for Federal Employment (OF-612), or any other written format you choose to describe your job-related qualifications.  This must be submitted electronically or faxed. Please ensure that your resume contains your full name, address, phone and at least your last four digits of your social security number.  If you are submitting your resume other than online there is a 10 page limit.  The system will not accept pages beyond the limit and that information will be lost.  There is no limit for submitting online.

 

* DD-214/SF-15 for Veteran’s Preference - Individuals wishing to claim Veteran’s Preference must submit a copy of their DD-214.  Applicants who fail to submit a copy of their DD-214 will not be given Veteran’s Preference. If you are currently on active duty and do not yet have a DD-214, you must submit a letter from your commanding officer certifying that you have completed at least 180 consecutive days of active service and you are being discharged under honorable conditions. To claim 10-point veteran’s preference, submit an SF-15 along with your supporting documents as shown on the SF-15.  You must submit the required documentation to verify/confirm your claim, or you will NOT be given 10 points Veteran’s Preference. Additional information about veteran’s preference is found at http://www.opm.gov/veterans/html/vetguide.asp .   If you are submitting your veteran’s preference documentation other than online there is a 6 page limit.  The system will not accept pages beyond the limit and that information will be lost.  There is no limit for uploading documents.

 

* SF-50 – CTAP/ICTAP Eligibles - If you are a current or former Federal employee eligible for the Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or Interagency Career Transition Program (ICTAP), you must submit a copy of the agency notice, a copy of your most recent performance rating and a copy of your most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location by the closing date of this announcement. Annotate on the cover sheet or prominently on page 1 of your application that you are applying as a CTAP or ICTAP eligible.  If you fail to submit this documentation by midnight Eastern Time of the closing date of this announcement, you will not receive priority consideration.  If you are submitting your CTAP/ICTAP documents other than online there is a 6 page limit.  The system will not accept pages beyond the limit and that information will be lost.  There is no limit for uploading documents.

Contact Information:
Joy Edge

Phone: (907)271-3338

Email: joy_edge@blm.gov


Or write:
Bureau of Land Mgmt Alaska
222 West 7th Street Ave 13
Anchorage, AK 99513


What To Expect Next:

Once the online questionnaire is received you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful.  After a review of your complete application is made you will be notified of your rating and or referral to the hiring official. If further evaluation or interviews are required you will be contacted.

 

Instructions for answering the questions in the Occupational Questionnaire: If you are applying to this announcement by completing the OPM 1203-FX form instead of using the Online Application method, please use the following step-by-step instructions as a guide to filling out the required questionnaire. You will need to print the vacancy announcement and refer to it as you answer the questions. You may omit any optional information; however, you must provide responses to all required questions. Be sure to double check your application before submission.

Social Security Number


Vacancy Identification Number

The Vacancy Identification Number is:  LT184149
1. Title of Job

Cook
2. Biographic Data

3. E-Mail Address


4. Work Information

If you are applying by the OPM Form 1203-FX, leave this section blank.

5. Employment Availability

6. Citizenship

Are you a citizen of the United States?
7. Background Information

If you are applying by the OPM Form 1203-FX, leave this section blank.

8. Other Information

If you are applying by the OPM Form 1203-FX, leave this section blank.

9. Languages

If you are applying by the OPM Form 1203-FX, leave this section blank.

10. Lowest Grade


06
11. Miscellaneous Information

If you are applying by the OPM Form 1203-FX, leave this section blank.

12. Special Knowledge

If you are applying by the OPM Form 1203-FX, leave this section blank.

13. Test Location

If you are applying by the OPM Form 1203-FX, leave this section blank.

14. Veteran Preference Claim

15. Dates of Active Duty - Military Service

16. Availability Date


17. Service Computation Date

If you are applying by the OPM Form 1203-FX, leave this section blank.

18. Other Date Information

If you are applying by the OPM Form 1203-FX, leave this section blank.

19. Job Preference

If you are applying by the OPM Form 1203-FX, leave this section blank.

20. Occupational Specialties


001 Cook
21. Geographic Availability


0737 Fairbanks, AK
22. Transition Assistance Plan

23. Job Related Experience

If you are applying by the OPM Form 1203-FX, leave this section blank.

24. Personal Background Information

If you are applying by the OPM Form 1203-FX, leave this section blank.

25. Occupational/Assessment Questions:

INSTRUCTIONS: The ability to perform the duties of Cook without more than normal supervision.

1. I have experience in cooking large quantities of fresh food using a wide variety of recipes. I have prepared and maintained a large variety of salads and soups. I have prepared a large variety of baked goods from scratch. I have performed these duties for 200 or more people.

A. YES.
B. NO.

Describe your experience cooking large quantities of foods and baking from scratch.

Ability to use tools and maintain equipment

For each task in the following group choose the statement from the Level Descriptions that best describes your level of proficiency acquired through formal training or extensive on-the-job experience and/or training for the tasks listed below. Select only one letter for each task.

A- I have not had education, training or experience in performing this task.
B- I have had education or training in performing this task, but have not yet performed it on the job.
C- I have performed this task on the job. My work on this task was monitored closely by a supervisor or senior employee to ensure compliance with proper procedures.
D- I have performed this task as a regular part of a job. I have performed it independently and normally without review by a supervisor or senior employee.
E- I am considered an expert in performing this task. I have supervised the performance of this task or am normally the person who is consulted by other workers to assist them in doing this task because of my expertise.

2. Use, clean and maintain commercial meat slicer.

3. Use, clean and maintain commercial grill, ovens, and deep fat fryer.

4. Use, clean and maintain commercial steamers, tilting skillet, and steam line.

5. Measure temperature of foods to ensure correct temperature is met.

Work Practices

6. Prepare food by peeling, chopping, grinding, cutting, and slicing.

7. Bake breads, desserts, pastries and pies from scratch.

8. Prepare soups, sauces, gravies, and salad dressings.

9. Prepare ethnic dishes to include Italian, Asian-Pacific, Mexican, and Mediterranean.

10. Prepare hot and cold breakfast foods.

11. Assign food preparation tasks to ensure menu items are prepared and served on time.


Narrative: Describe your experience planning and coordinating a full range of food preparation activities involving quantity food production where a number of items are prepared simultaneously.

Technical Practices

12. Adjust recipes to number of servings needed.

13. Use special or difficult recipes involving many steps, ingredients or long preparation time.

14. Plan weekly menus for 200 person head count.

15. Instruct cooks and food service workers in the accomplishment of assigned duties.

16. Work as a member of a team to accomplish food preparation for 200 or more head count.

17. Monitor cook and food service worker adherence to health and safety regulations.

Knowledge of Materials

18. Receive food orders to ensure vendor invoice is correct and food quality meets standards.

19. Inventory food for food ordering purposes.

20. Organize food items in storage areas to facilitate stock rotation, preparation and ordering.

21. Store food items in accordance with food safety regulations.

22. Set up and maintain salad bar, dessert bar and steam table to ensure serving efficiency.

Dexterity and Safety

For the following questions answer either A (yes) or B (no).

A- YES.
B- NO.

23. I can lift up to 50 lbs.

24. I can work in extreme environmental conditions.

25. I can live and work in primitive conditions.

26. I can work in and be transported on small aircraft.

27. I have good eye/hand co-ordination for operating equipment.

28. I understand health and sanitation codes.

29. I possess a Serve-Safe Certificate.

30. I can identify safety issues and correct them.

31. This is a career seasonal permanent position. Initial tour of duty will be full-time. Your services will not be required at certain times due to lack of work, lack of funds, weather conditions or for other reasons. During these periods you will be placed in a non-work, non-pay status. It is expected that you will work at least 3 months per year, but not more than 6 months on a full-time basis. I am willing to accept these conditions.

32. This position requires long hours (up to 16 hours per shift), varying shifts, and on-call status. Are you willing to accept these conditions?

33. Relocation and housing expenses are not authorized for this position. I understand that I am responsible for any travel expenses to and from Fairbanks and housing/food while in Fairbanks.