Food Service Worker (Short Order Cook) Dewey's

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JOB SUMMARY:  This position is located at Dewey’s which is part of the Morale, Welfare and Recreation Department aboard Naval Air Station, Jacksonville, Florida.

MAJOR DUTIES: Will perform duties as such short order grill cook and/or assist the cook in the preparation of lunch or dinner meals. Performs a limited variety of tasks, such as grilling foods to order, i.e., hamburgers, pancakes, bacon, eggs, etc. Selects food items to be services and ensures their freshness. Takes direct  customer orders or ticket orders from waitresses ensuring items are cooked to order, served using authorized portion controls and temperature and turning to avoid burning. Assists/or prepares simple items such as sandwiches, soups, salads. Measures and weighs ingredients according to simple recipes or as directed. Places cooked food on serving dishes, steam or food carts. Ensures group orders are served simultaneously. Keeps grills, stoves, refrigerators and working areas in a neat and clean manner in accordance with safety and sanitation regulations. Notifies supervisors of items needed in order to maintain stock. May be required to assist in taking inventory. May be required to collect money, operate a cash register and prepare necessary documentation for cash fund accountability. May be required to occasionally perform other duties within the facility.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:  Must possess the ability to read and follow simple recipes and combine ingredients for cooked dishes. Must have the ability to follow oral or written instructions. Must be able to obtain a health card and pass the food handler’s sanitation course. Ability to operate food preparation appliances, i.e., food slicer, blender, grill, etc. is preferred. The ability to pass the Food Sanitation Class and obtain a Health Card.

NOTE:  Some positions have special requirements. Selection may be tentative pending the completion of the satisfactory employment reference checks and receipt of proof of education (where applicable). Selectee may be required to complete a one (1) year probationary period. Participation in the Direct Deposit/Electronic Fund Transfer within the first 30 days of employment is required. We utilize E-Verify to confirm selectee’s eligibility to work in the United States. Salary is dependent on experience and/or education. This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies within 60 days of closing date
The Department of the Navy is an Equal Opportunity Employer where employees are respected and valued. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation or any other non-merit factor. Reasonable accommodations are provided to applicants with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed for any part of the application and hiring process, contact the NAF HR Office. The decision on granting reasonable accommodations will be on a case by basis.

HOW TO APPLY:   All interested applicants should submit an application OR resume in one of the following ways:  BY FAX TO: (904) 542-3424 or SUBMIT VIA EMAIL TO:  JAXS_NAS_MWRJOBAPPS@NAVY.MIL

NAF Application form and Request for Military Spouse Preference form can be picked up at the MWR Personnel Office or can be downloaded from navymwrjacksonville.com under the "Jobs" tab.

EMPLOYMENT PREFERENCE: If requesting any type of employment preference, supporting documentation must be submitted with the application/resume to prove preference eligibility. The submission of a preference does not guarantee a position as applicant still must be highly qualified with the knowledge, skills, and educational requirements of each submittal.  

*If claiming Veteran's Preference, completed SF-15 and a legible copy of DD-214 (page 4) as well as any other supporting documentation (disability, official statements, proof of service, etc). is required.

*If claiming Gold Star Veteran's Preference, completed SF-15 and a legible copy of DD-1300 as well as any other supporting documentation (official statements, document of service, court decree, etc.) is required.

*If claiming Department of Defense (DOD) Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) Business Based Action (BBA) Priority consideration, submit a copy of the notice of separation.

*If you are a current federal employee, submit your most recent Personnel Action Report (PAR) or SF-50.

SPOUSAL PREFERENCE:  Spousal Preference can be used only once to gain regular full time employment in the commuting area but may be used multiple times for flexible type position.
To prove eligibility, you must submit the following with your resume/application:

  • Request for Military Spouse Preference form
  • Copy of spouses’ orders that state the “Ultimate Activity” is within the average commuting distance to NAS Jacksonville.
  • A copy of the marriage certificate that provides proof that marriage occurred prior to the issuance of the orders. 

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT Employment is contingent upon a successfully completed and positively adjudicated National Agency Check (NACI) or higher background clearance as required by the position or local security requirements.
Working conditions are often uncomfortably warm and noisy. Some workers are exposed to extreme temperatures of hot kitchens and walk-in refrigerators.
“To ensure compliance with an applicable preliminary nationwide injunction, which may be supplemented, modified, or vacated, depending on the course of ongoing litigation, the Federal Government will take no action to implement or enforce the COVID-19 vaccination requirement pursuant to Executive Order 14043 on Requiring Coronavirus Disease 2019 Vaccination for Federal Employees. Federal agencies may request information regarding the vaccination status of selected applicants for the purposes of implementing other workplace safety protocols, such as protocols related to masking, physical distancing, testing, travel, and quarantine.”