Overview
Resumes must be two pages (or less).
Resumes should clearly demonstrate the applicant's relevant experience, skills, knowledge and abilities as they pertain to this position. A qualified candidate must possess the following: Work experience in preparing foods and cooking simple foods and short orders in a cafeteria, restaurant, or mess. Demonstration of the following work behavior is desirable: a. Neatness and good grooming. b. Dependability. c. Ability to work under pressure.
Major Duties
Duty details are available on the full USAJobs announcement.
Conditions of Employment
Performs a full range of simple cooking by preparing and cooking items such as pancakes, sausage, eggs, hamburgers, fresh or canned vegetables, hot cereals, concentrated soups, sauces and gravies.
Prepares food by peeling, chopping, grinding, paring, cutting, slicing, dicing, pureeing, dredging, flouring, or breading, weighing, measuring, and assembling, and mixing ingredients according to precisely written recipes.
Operates a variety of kitchen equipment using gas, electricity, steam or microwave heat sources. Disassembles, cleans and assembles component parts and accessories, following safety procedures to avoid personal injury and damage to the equipment.
Cleans, stores, and maintains all equipment and work areas after each use. Cleans other work areas and equipment, such as worktables, floors, walk-in refrigerators, etc., on an established cleaning schedule.
Covers, dates, and stores leftovers according to established procedures. Follows established sanitation procedures when handling food. Ensures that foods are stored at the correct temperatures to prevent bacteria growth.
How to Apply
Visit USAJobs.gov and sign up or log in.
Federal resumes are more detailed than private-sector ones. Include job titles, duties, hours/week, and dates (month/year) for each position.
Transcripts, DD-214 (veterans), SF-50 (current feds), and other documents as required by the announcement.
Click "Apply on USAJobs" and complete all questionnaires before the deadline (Jun 8, 2026).
Monitor your application through your USAJobs dashboard. Federal hiring typically takes 4-8 weeks.