Cook NA-04

Full Job Description

This position is located at McAlester Army Ammunition Plant in McAlester, Oklahoma. Incentives and Bonuses Incentives will not be paid. 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: 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: a. Neatness and good grooming. b. Dependability. c. Ability to work under pressure.

In addition to the above qualifications, candidates who possess the following qualifications will be considered "Highly Preferred" or "Best Qualified": Experience managing portion control when plating food orders.

Experience being creative with developing menu specials. Experience working in a fast-paced environment. Experience working in a professional kitchen.

Experience must be clearly reflected on your resume to receive consideration. Skill and Knowledge: 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.

Major Duties:

• Performs a full range of simple cooking by preparing and cooking items that require little or no processing, such as pancakes, sausage, eggs, hamburgers, and fresh or canned vegetables.
• Prepares food by peeling, chopping, grinding, paring, cutting, slicing, dicing, pureeing, dredging, flouring, or breading.
• Operates a variety of kitchen equipment using gas, electricity, steam or microwave heat sources.
• Cleans, stores, and maintains all equipment and work areas after each use.
• Performs other duties as assigned.