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Summary This position is located with Bureau of Indian Affairs, Dept. of Corrections in Busby, MT and Fort Washakie, WY. If you have experience with food preparation in a dining establishment, then this could be the job for you! This position is being advertised concurrently with ST-23-12393117-CAWV-RH and applies Merit Promotion procedures. Applicants must apply directly to each vacancy to be considered under both Merit Promotion and Competitive Examining procedures. Responsibilities Sets-up food or drink serving stations, such as cafeteria lines, steam tables, side service stands, beverage service areas and dining tables using correctional safeguards when preparing food and drinks. Loads food and drink tray carts for others to be used throughout the facility to deliver meals. Cleans and sanitizes dining room tables, food preparation areas, storage areas, walk-in coolers, walk-in freezers, serving areas, bathrooms and trash cans as scheduled or assigned according to policy and procedures. Cleans food in preparation for cooking and assembling cold meals. Washes and maintains food preparation equipment such as a dish machine, pot washers, tray conveyors, refrigerators, freezers or other comparable equipment and appliances. Serves food in accordance with the approved portion sizes and caloric intake and special diets from approved menu. Follows policy and procedures on food storage, stocking, water use, chemical use accountability and maintains kitchen logs. Maintains accountability for tools, utensils and equipment used in the kitchen in accordance with policy and procedure. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: (OPM Operating Manual, Qualification Standards ). The applicant must meet the requirements for the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Handbook X118C, Job Qualification System for Trades and Labor Occupations. The applicant must have sufficient training and experience to be trusted to perform duties on their initiative under general supervision. While no specific amount of experience is required, you must show that you possess the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties of the position. The approved job elements for this occupation are: 1. Ability to perform the duties of a Food Service Worker without more than normal supervision 2. Ability to use tools and maintain equipment 3. Work Practices 4. Technical Practices 5. Knowledge of materials 6. Ability to interpret instructions 7. Dexterity and Safety PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Work requires continual standing and walking, and frequent stooping, reaching pushing and pulling, and bending. Frequently lifts or moves objects weighing over 40 pounds with the assistance of lifting devices or other workers. WORKING CONDITIONS: The work is performed in kitchen areas, inside a detention center(s) which are will lighted but are often hot and noisy. The incumbent is exposed to steam, fumes, and odors from cooking to extreme temperature changes when entering walk-in refrigeration or freezing units. There is a danger of slipping on wet floors that have been recently mopped ow where food has been spilled. Subject to possible cuts from knives and burns from steam, hot foods, stoves, and hot grease and water. Certain candidates may be eligible to apply under a special hiring authority including those for disabled individuals, Peace Corps employees, Foreign Service employees, veterans, etc. For more information, visit the following OPM websites: USAJOBS Information Center: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/; Vets Info Guide: http://www.fedshirevets.gov/. All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Candidates must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the announcement closing date. Preference in filling vacancies is given to qualified Indian candidates in accordance with the Indian Preference Act of 1934 (title 25, USC Section 472). Additional selections may be made from this announcement if identical vacancies occur in the same location within 90 days from the closing date. Education N/A Additional Information Position is at the full performance level. TELEWORK: Indian Affairs has determined that the duties of this position are NOT suitable for telework. CAREER TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS: These programs apply to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: (1) meet CTAP or ICTAP eligibility criteria; (2) be rated well-qualified for the position with a score of 85 or above; and, (3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility. For more information visit: http://www.opm.gov/rif/employee_guides/career_transition.asp . VOLUNTARY SEPARATION INCENTIVE PAYMENT: Former Federal Employees are required to indicate whether they received a Voluntary Separation Incentive Payment (VSIP) buyout in their previous employment with the Federal government, and are required to submit a copy of the applicable Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) regarding the VSIP. Most individuals who accept reemployment with the Federal government within 5 years of receiving the VSIP amount, must repay the gross amount of the separation pay prior to reemployment.