Cook

Indian Health Service

Hemet, CAJob$24.92–29.07/hrPosted 1w ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$24.92–29.07/hr
Location
Hemet, CA
Work Authorization
Not specified

Job overview

Indian Health Service is hiring a Cook. The Cook position is located in a Youth Regional Treatment Center in Hemet, California. The role performs cook duties independently or with a lower‑graded cook and reports to the Food Service Worker Supervisor, preparing meals, managing inventories, and maintaining sanitation in the kitchen.

Key focus areas include Prepare food for diets according to menu, Prepare regular and special modified diets including entrees, desserts, vegetables, sauces, salads, and breads, and Make appropriate substitutions and evaluate outcomes.

Important skills include Food Preparation, Menu Planning, Inventory Management, Food Safety, Sanitation Procedures, and Recipe Modification.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Food PreparationMenu PlanningInventory ManagementFood SafetySanitation ProceduresRecipe Modification

Qualifications

U.S. Citizenship RequiredSelective Service Registration RequiredPass E-Verify VerificationBackground Investigation RequiredWeekend and Holiday Shift AvailabilityReal ID Required May 7 2025

Full job description

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). To qualify for this position, your resume must state sufficient experience and/or education, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are applying. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer and part time experience. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. WAGE GRADE STATEMENT Candidates for this position will be evaluated under the Federal Wage System (FWS) Job Grading Standards. Applicants will be rated in the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the position. Each of the job elements must be addressed on the on-line assessment questionnaire in order for the applicant to be rated for the position. Your resume must reflect the answers to your on-line assessment questionnaire. You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement. 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. Conditions of Employment 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.

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