- Position Title
- Cook
- Agency
- Bureau of Indian Education
- Announcement Number
- BIE-12723373-25-JCJ DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Thursday, April 17, 2025 to Monday, May 19, 2025
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
• you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND,
• you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
• you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND,
• you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
3.
This position is subject to the Indian Preference Act of 1934 (25 U.S.C. 5116 (reclassified from 472)), which affords employment preference to qualified Native American candidates. Proof of eligibility, in the form of a completed Verification of Indian Preference, BIA - 4432 Form, must be provided with your application by the closing date to be granted such preference.
Are you claiming Indian Preference, and submitting your BIA-4432 Form?
Note: You must include and upload your Form BIA-4432. As outlined in the vacancy announcement, this is the ONLY Indian Preference Verification Form that will be accepted.
Are you claiming Indian Preference, and submitting your BIA-4432 Form?
Note: You must include and upload your Form BIA-4432. As outlined in the vacancy announcement, this is the ONLY Indian Preference Verification Form that will be accepted.
4.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a Federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
• you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND,
• you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
• you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND,
• you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
Preferences
1.
Are you willing to undergo a comprehensive background investigation which includes, but is not limited to, contact with all references, employers, co-workers, personal associates and a review of your driving record, credit history, criminal history, and military service?
2.
Do you possess a valid state driver's license which you have held for at least three years preceding this application?
Assessment 1
WARNING STATEMENT: Do not overstate or understate your level of experience and demonstrated capability. You should be aware that your ratings are subject to evaluation and verification based on the resume, and other relevant documents you submit, as well as through verification of references as appropriate. Later steps in the selection process are specifically designed to verify your stated level of experience and demonstrated capability. Deliberate attempts to falsify information may be grounds for not selecting you or for dismissing you from the position following acceptance.
For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below. Select the appropriate answer to each of the following questions based on your current level of experience that demonstrates your ability to perform the duties of this position. When answering the questionnaire, remember that your experience are subject to verification by investigation. You may be asked to provide specific examples or documentation of experience as proof to support your answer, or you may be required to verify a response by a practical demonstration of your claimed ability to perform a task.
SCREEN-OUT: WG-7404-5 Cook
1.
From the descriptions below, select the one statement that best describes your highest level of experience and/or training, which demonstrates your ability to perform the duties of a Cook, WG-7404-5. Your Ability To Do The Work
Without More Than Normal Supervision is a screen-out element. Failure to meet a minimum level of experience will
result in an ineligible rating. Your resume must support the response that you select.
Without More Than Normal Supervision is a screen-out element. Failure to meet a minimum level of experience will
result in an ineligible rating. Your resume must support the response that you select.
For each task in the following group, choose the statement from the list below that best describes your experience and/or training. Please select only one letter for each item. If after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have overstated your qualifications and/or experience and your self-rating is not supported, your score will be lowered.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
2.
Clear, clean and sanitize food preparation areas/equipment to ensure health code requirements were met.
3.
Clean assigned work areas i.e., walls, ceilings, floors, worktables, walk-in refrigerators, and storage rooms.
4.
Make a variety of desserts such as cobblers, brownies, cookies, and pastries.
5.
Prepare and cook a variety of menu items including regular and special diet entrees and dessert items.
6.
Produce complete meals on time and serve them at the proper temperature.
7.
Prepare different types of food using varies methods such as braise, broil, simmer, bake, fry, steam, stew, and grill.
8.
Calculate the amount of food needed and adjust recipes for the number of servings required.
9.
Weigh, measure, and assemble ingredients for regular and modified menu items.
10.
Prepare food by peeling, chopping, grinding, paring, cutting, slicing, dicing, pureeing, flouring, or breading.
11.
Follow written instructions to accomplish a specific job in the form of cook's worksheets, menus, standardized recipes, and meal schedules.
12.
Operate a variety of kitchen equipment which utilizes gas, electricity, steam, or microwave heat sources.
13.
Operate, breakdown, and clean food service equipment such as a meat grinder, coffee urn, griddle, and broiler.
14.
Assemble and disassemble kitchen equipment for cleaning.
15.
Follow food handling and sanitation requirements/directives to ensure food was properly handled and stored.
16.
Ensure all dated ingredients are properly stored and rotated to prevent spoilage and use prior to expiration date.
17.
Have a knowledge of special and modified diets.
18.
Responsible for the safe use and care of kitchen equipment.
19.
Use safe work practices in reducing or eliminating hazards (e.g., cuts, shocks, burns, etc.) in the food preparation and/or work area.
20.
Observe safety rules to avoid injuring self and/or coworkers.
CERTIFICATION OF INFORMATION ACCURACY: As previously explained, your ratings in this Occupational Questionnaire are subject to evaluation and verification based on the documents and references you submit. Later steps in the selection process are specifically designed to verify your ratings. Deliberate attempts to falsify information may be grounds for disqualifying you or for dismissing you from the position/agency during the probation period. Please take this opportunity to review your responses to ensure their accuracy. By agreeing to the statement below, you are confirming that you: 1) understand this warning; 2) have reviewed your responses to this questionnaire for accuracy; and 3) verify that your responses accurately describe your current level of experience and capability. Certification of Information Accuracy - If you fail to answer this question, you will be disqualified from consideration from this position.
21.
I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information included in this questionnaire is true, correct, and provided in good faith. I understand that if I make an intentional false statement, or commit deception or fraud in the application and its supporting materials, or in any document or interview associated with the examination process, I may be fined or imprisoned (18 U.S.C. 1001); my eligibilities may be canceled, I may be denied an appointment, or I may be removed and debarred from Federal service (5 C.F.R. part 731). I understand that any
information I give may be investigated. I understand that responding "NO" to this item will result in my not being considered for this position.
information I give may be investigated. I understand that responding "NO" to this item will result in my not being considered for this position.
APPLICANT RESPONSIBILITY: It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that information entered, uploaded, or faxed (i.e., resume, veterans or Indian preference documentation, assessment questions and answers, and SF 50's) is received and is accurate.