Summary

This job involves leading a team of cooks in a federal prison kitchen, preparing meals for inmates including special diets, and ensuring everything runs smoothly in a secure environment.

It's ideal for someone with hands-on cooking experience in large-scale settings who can supervise others and handle working around prisoners.

The role focuses on safety, quality food preparation, and adapting recipes to meet various dietary needs.

Key Requirements

Ability to supervise a team of cooks effectively
Aptitude and experience working with prisoners in a correctional setting
Thorough knowledge of food preparation principles, including techniques for meats, poultry, seafood, vegetables, fruits, sauces, and gravies
Experience cooking in large quantities and following standardized recipes
Knowledge of special and modified diets (e.g., high protein, low cholesterol, low fat, calorie-restricted, sodium-restricted)
Approved Food Protection Manager Certification from an ANSI-accredited provider (must upload proof; exceptions for current BOP Cook Supervisors)
Sufficient training and experience to meet WS-7404 series qualifications, including detailed resume support for assessment questions

Full Job Description

Corrections professionals who foster a humane and secure environment and ensure public safety by preparing individuals for successful reentry into our communities.

To be considered for the position, you must meet the following qualification requirements.

Applicants must have had sufficient training and experience to show their ability to perform the duties of the position.

Qualifications will be determined by comparing your application to the responses to the Applicant Assessment Questions against the guidelines found in the Job Qualification System for Trades and Labor Occupations, WS-7404 series.

To qualify for this position, you MUST meet the Barely Acceptable level on both screen-out elements (Ability to supervise) and (Aptitude for work with prisoners); receive at least one half of the total possible points; AND you must furnish detailed information on your resume to support your assessment responses to demonstrate that you clearly possess the experience and skills to successfully perform the duties of this position.

Failure to specifically identify skills in this field may result in your score being lowered or in your being found ineligible for this vacancy.

Level of Work: Independently prepare all types of meats, poultry, seafood, vegetables, fruits, sauces, and gravies for regular and modified diet menus.

Prepare, cook, season, and portion food for all meals by following standardized recipes. Plan and prepare or coordinate the preparation of entire meals.

Make substitutions and adjustments in food preparation procedures and seasoning.

Skill and Knowledge: Thorough knowledge of the full range of food preparation principles including the techniques and procedures necessary to develop new or revise current recipes.

Knowledge of procedures related to cooking in large quantities.

Cooks at this level are required to have a knowledge of special and modified diets such as high protein, low cholesterol, low fat, calorie restricted, and sodium restricted diets.

AND Selective Factor: Applicants applying for this position MUST also possess the following Selective Factor.

In the event that you do not possess the Selective Factor, you will be found ineligible for the position.

Applicant must possess an approved Food Protection Manager Certification from a provider accredited by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI).

NOTE: ALL applicants MUST electronically upload a copy of their certification at the time you apply.

Applicants who fail to provide proof of certification will not receive consideration for this position.

Exceptions: Current BOP Employees in the Cook Supervisor, WS-7404, position will be considered to have met the selective factor for the position.

**Your eligibility for consideration will be based on your responses to the questions in the application.** Major Duties: