Cook

Summary

This position is located in a Youth Regional Treatment Center (YRTC) located in Hemet, 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).

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 of with other 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.

Requirements

Selectee may be subject to a probationary period ESEP appointees typically serve a two year trial period U.S. Citizenship is required Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 This is a designated position covered by Public Law 101-630, requiring contact or control over Indian children. Due to this requirement, the agency must ensure that persons hired for these positions have not been found guilty of or pleaded nolo contendere or guilty to certain crimes. Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify/. Position subject to weekends and holiday shifts. You will need to set up direct deposit so we can pay you. Background Investigation Requirement: This position requires the successful completion of a federal background investigation as a condition of employment. A background investigation is a standard process used by the Federal Government to verify an individual's identity, employment history, education, and other relevant information to determine suitability for Federal service. Upon receipt of instructions, applicants must complete all required background investigation forms within five (5) calendar days of issuance. Timely completion is critical to avoid delays in processing or a determination of unsuitability. Applicants are strongly encouraged to prioritize this requirement and to maintain regular communication with their assigned Personnel Security Specialist throughout the process. This position is being re-advertised to solicit additional applications. Applicants who applied previously need not reapply unless submitting updated and/or missing information.

Education

There are no education requirements.