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About the position: This position is Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) and will be assigned to the Youth Center at Dyess AFB, TX. This position is considered Flex NTE 21 AUG 2026.

Appointment is on a limited term basis and may be terminated earlier if the condition that requires it ceases to exist. Who May Apply: Open to everyone.

Applicants will be categorized by preference(s) and/or priority consideration eligibilities.

An applicant's eligibility will be determined based on eligibility claimed in the questionnaire and proof of eligibility MUST be provided with application by the closing date, 04/08/2026 Business Based Action, Military Spouse Preference, Outside Applicant Veteran, Spouse/Widow/Parent of Veteran, and Transition Hiring Preference In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social).

You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if the position allows for qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application.

Qualifying Experience: Have experience in and knowledge of food preparation principles and characteristics of food, and of planning processes to ensure entire meals are prepared and cooked on time.

Be able to perform yield testing to determine portion cost and to adjust ingredients in standardized recipes. Have knowledge of procedures to order, issue and store food.

Experience and knowledge must have been gained in a grill, snack bar, restaurant, club or similar food activity.

Be physically able to frequently lift objects weighing up to 40 pounds, and occasionally over 40 pounds. Be able to continuously stand, walk, stoop, reach, push, pull and bend for long periods of time.

Must be able to satisfactorily complete a pre-employment physical. Must be able to obtain a Food Handler's Certificate and/or complete food handler's training.

Must be able to satisfactorily complete a Tier 1 Background Check This position requires the incumbent to be able to obtain, maintain, and provide evidence of current immunizations this includes annual influenza vaccinations and be free of all communicable diseases.

This position has physical lifting requirement which requires the incumbent to complete a favorable pre-employment physical.

This position requires the incumbent to complete assigned training, to include Food Handlers certification, within specified time from date hire or assignment to position.

You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Major Duties:

Performs duties which include, but are not limited to, the following: roasts, broils, bakes, fries, boils, steams and stews meats, fish and poultry.

Prepares soups, stocks, broths, gravies, sauces and puddings without the use of packaged mixes.

Adjusts standardized recipes for number of servings, performs yield testing; prepares cold food platters such as ham, salmon and roast beef platters, and salads and hors d'oeuvres; mixes and prepares cold sauces, meat glazes, molded aspics and salad dressings, and carves vegetables and fruits as garnishes for food platters and dishes.

2. Prepares entire meals which requires coordinating the cooking of several items with different cooking times and characteristics.

Plans the cooking process to produce complete meals on time and at the proper temperature. 3. Performs other related duties as assigned. III.

CONTROLS OVER WORK: Receives assignments from the supervisor's worksheet, standardized recipes, or from general oral or written instructions.

Supervisor checks work and is available for preparation of special menu items. - Performs other related duties as assigned.

If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12925544