- Position Title
- Cook NA-04
- Agency
- Army Installation Management Command
- Announcement Number
- O3NAFEX-25-12705009 Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Thursday, February 27, 2025 to Tuesday, September 30, 2025
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Eligibilities
1.
Have you been (or are you the family member of a Servicemember who was) involuntarily separated from the Armed Services with an honorable or general under honorable conditions discharge within the last year? For the purposes of this eligibility, a family member is either: (1) the spouse of a military Servicemember or civilian employee; or (2) unmarried widow(er) of a member of the uniformed Service; or (3) unmarried child of a sponsor who either: (a) has not passed their 23rd birthday; or (b) is incapable of self-support because of a mental or physical incapacity that existed before that birthday; or (c) has not passed their 23rd birthday and is enrolled in a full-time course of study in an institution of higher learning approved by a Secretary of an executive department specified in 10 USC 111, and is (or was at the time of the member's or former member's death) in fact dependent on the sponsor for over one-half of his or her support. If claiming yes, a copy of the DD 214 (member 4 or service 2 copy) or equivalent must be uploaded with your application to receive preference. For additional information, please copy and paste this URL: https://publicfileshare.chra.army.mil/Applicants/NAF%20Applicant%20Information%20Kit.pdf
2.
(1) Are you the wife or husband of an active duty military member of the U.S. Armed Forces, including the U.S. Coast Guard and the full time National Guard or Reserves AND your marriage occurred PRIOR to the service member's relocation via a Permanent Change of Station (PCS) move to the military sponsor's new duty station? If claiming yes, please upload a copy of the sponsor's PCS Orders listing the applicant by name. If the PCS Orders do not list the applicant by name, additional documentation may be requested from the NAF Human Resources Office to further validate the eligibility claim. OR (2) Are you the wife or husband of a service member whose retirement or separation was based either on (a) 100% disability, or (b) death of the service member killed while on active duty? Note: Spouses seeking preference in conjunction with a PCS move and their military sponsor was killed while on active duty must submit documentation (a) verifying marriage (i.e., marriage license or other documentation), (b) showing the service member was released or discharged from active duty due to his or her death while on active duty, and (c) a statement that he or she is an unremarried widow or widower of the service member. For additional information, please copy and paste this URL: https://publicfileshare.chra.army.mil/Applicants/NAF%20Applicant%20Information%20Kit.pdf
3.
Are you a Department of Defense (DoD) Nonappropriated Fund (NAF) employee separated by a business-based action within the last year? If claiming yes, a copy of the DA Form 3434 or notice of separation due to business based action must be uploaded with your application to receive priority consideration. For additional information, please copy and paste this URL: https://publicfileshare.chra.army.mil/Applicants/NAF%20Applicant%20Information%20Kit.pdf
4.
Are you a current Department of the Defense (DoD) Appropriated Fund employee serving in a continuous position with at least one year of continuous Department of the Defense (DoD) APF service? If claiming yes, a copy of your most recent Personnel Action (e.g. SF 50 or equivalent) will be requested to validate this claim. Note: If you cannot provide a copy of your recent personnel action at the time of application, then your resume must clearly support your claim. For additional information, please copy and paste this URL: https://publicfileshare.chra.army.mil/Applicants/NAF%20Applicant%20Information%20Kit.pdf
5.
Are you a current or former Department of the Defense (DoD) Nonappropriated Funds (NAF) employee? If claiming yes, a copy of your most recent Personnel Action (e.g. DA Form 3434, or equivalent) will be requested to validate this claim. Note: if you cannot provide a copy of the DA Form 3434 with your application, your resume must clearly indicate your NAF experience. For additional information, please copy and paste this URL: https://publicfileshare.chra.army.mil/Applicants/NAF%20Applicant%20Information%20Kit.pdf
6.
Are you a Veteran (as defined by 5 USC 2108)? If claiming yes, a copy of the DD 214 (member 4 or service 2 copy) or equivalent must be uploaded with your application to validate this claim. For additional information, please copy and paste this URL: https://publicfileshare.chra.army.mil/Applicants/NAF%20Applicant%20Information%20Kit.pdf
7.
Are you the parent of a Veteran (as defined by 5 USC 2108) who was (1) permanently and totally disabled and (a) your spouse is totally and permanently disabled, or (b) you are unmarried or, if married, legally separated from your spouse? OR Are you the parent of a veteran was killed in action under honorable conditions while serving in the Armed Forces (as defined by 5 USC 2108)? If claiming yes, you will need to provide proof to validate this claim prior to a tentative job offer. For additional information, please copy and paste this URL: https://publicfileshare.chra.army.mil/Applicants/NAF%20Applicant%20Information%20Kit.pdf
8.
Are you the spouse of a Veteran (as defined by 5 USC 2108) who was (a) disabled and (b) the service member has been unable to qualify for any appointment in the civil service or in the government of the District of Columbia? OR Are you the unremarried widow/widower of a Veteran (as defined by 5 USC 2108) killed in action? If claiming yes, you will need to provide proof to validate this claim prior to a tentative job offer. For additional information, please copy and paste this URL: https://publicfileshare.chra.army.mil/Applicants/NAF%20Applicant%20Information%20Kit.pdf
Provide Two (2) References
1.
In the narrative below, list two persons NOT related to you who can furnish information on your qualifications and character. Provide full name, address (complete with zip code), telephone number, email address, and occupation for each reference. Do not repeat names of supervisors.
Off Duty Enlisted
1.
Are you an Enlisted Military Service Member applying for off-duty employment? (If "Yes" a copy of your military Commander's permission to work off duty will be required prior to an offer of employment.)
Non-US National (Tier 1 Investigations or Higher)
Please read the following question carefully and indicate your response.
1.
Are you a non-U.S. National who has resided in the United States (or U.S. Territories) for less than 3-consecutive years immediately preceding your expected availability date for employment? (Example: Subtract 3 years from the date you are available for employment. Have you lived in the U.S. less than 3-years in the past, up until today?)
Flexible Appointment
1.
Are you willing to accept a "Flexible" appointment? (Flexible employees are not guaranteed any hours but may be scheduled as many as 40 hours per week and are not eligible for benefits or leave accrual.)
Employment availability
1.
Are you willing and able to work a schedule that could include day, evening or weekend shifts, depending on the organization's needs?
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in a Cook position with the Nonappropriated Funds Instrumentalities. Please respond to the question(s) below.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
1.
Do you have experience (ex: prepare basic food dishes, store foods to prevent spoiling etc.)?
2.
Can you follow written and verbal instructions, particularly standard recipes, and detailed cooking instructions?
3.
Can you operate, disassemble and clean basic food service equipment such as griddles, broilers, and food grinders?
4.
Can you perform basic arithmetic (e.g., add, subtract, multiply etc...) to measure ingredients in a recipe?
5.
Are you able to lift and carry items weighing up to 40 pounds?
6.
Can you occasionally lift objects weighing over 40 pounds with assistance of others?
7.
Can you stand, walk, stoop, reach, and bend for prolonged periods of time?
8.
Are you willing to complete food sanitation and safety training within the first thirty (30) days of employment and on an annual basis thereafter?
9.
Your responses to the Eligibility Assessment and Occupational Questionnaire, along with your resume and all supporting documentation are subject to evaluation and verification to ensure accuracy. Please take this opportunity to review your responses to ensure their accuracy.