Cook

This position is located in a Youth Regional Treatment Center (YRTC) located in Davis, CA. The position is responsible for performing cook duties working alone or with a lower-level graded cook. This position reports directly to the Food Service Worker Supervisor. USAJOBS Help Center – Update your resume now so it meets new resume requirements A REAL ID will be required beginning May 7, 2025, in accordance with 6 C.F.R. 37.5 (2021).

Major duties
Prepares food for diets according to menu. Prepares regular and special modified diets which may include entrees, desserts, vegetables, sauces, salads, and breads. Makes appropriate substitutions, when indicated and evaluates outcomes. Assists with physical inventory. Occasionally orders, receives and checks food deliveries using proper procedures as required by the department. Assists in collecting meal vouchers for cafeteria meal service. Utilizing standard recipes, follows measuring and preparation instructions. Makes recipes modifications to meet changes in number of servings required and make food more attractive and to improve taste. Adjusts amount and proportions. They test and evaluate new food products and develop and modify standardized recipes. As required, cleans and maintain sanitary condition of equipment and work areas, sweeping and mopping floors, washing utensils, tables, refrigerators, and cleaning ovens and ranges. Works alone OR with food service personnel in performing routine and special cleaning duties such as sweeping and mopping floors, cleaning tables, food carts, windows, stoves, sinks, freezers and refrigerators in kitchen and dining room, sorting, stacking and washing dishes, pots and pans.

Qualifications
To qualify for this position, your resume must state sufficient experience and/or education, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are applying. 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; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer and part time experience. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. WAGE GRADE STATEMENT Candidates for this position will be evaluated under the Federal Wage System (FWS) Job Grading Standards. Applicants will be rated in the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the position. Each of the job elements must be addressed on the on-line assessment questionnaire in order for the applicant to be rated for the position. Your resume must reflect the answers to your on-line assessment questionnaire. You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement.

How to apply
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