Cook NA-04

Department of Defense
McAlester, Oklahoma
Full Time

Email Address

Apply Now

Summary

This position is located at McAlester Army Ammunition Plant in McAlester, Oklahoma

To better expedite the hiring process, we recommend including full contact information (name, address, phone number, email, etc.) for professional and personal references on your resume.

Summary

This position is located at McAlester Army Ammunition Plant in McAlester, Oklahoma

To better expedite the hiring process, we recommend including full contact information (name, address, phone number, email, etc.) for professional and personal references on your resume.

Overview

Help

Accepting applications

Open & closing dates

07/30/2025 to 08/13/2025

Salary $19.38 to - $22.61 per hour

Most individuals will be brought in at Step 1 rate of pay which is $19.38 per hour. NAF pay setting rules apply.

Pay scale & grade NA 4

Location

Few vacancies in the following location:

McAlester, OK

Remote job No Telework eligible No Travel Required Not required Relocation expenses reimbursed No Appointment type Intermittent - This position is FLEX with no guaranteed hours. Not eligible for NAF benefits. Work schedule Intermittent - Mon-Thurs 0500-1330 Service Competitive

Promotion potential

None

Job family (Series)

7404 Cooking

Supervisory status No Security clearance Not Required Drug test No Position sensitivity and risk Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk

Trust determination process

Suitability/Fitness

Announcement number O1NAFDX-25-12773881 Control number 842088600

This job is open to

Help

The public

U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Clarification from the agency

U.S. Citizens and Non-U.S. Nationals who have resided in the U.S. or U.S. Territory for three (3) or more continuous years immediately preceding the start of Federal affiliation.

Duties

Help

Performs a full range of simple cooking by preparing and cooking items that require little or no processing, such as pancakes, sausage, eggs, hamburgers, and fresh or canned vegetables.
Prepares food by peeling, chopping, grinding, paring, cutting, slicing, dicing, pureeing, dredging, flouring, or breading.
Operates a variety of kitchen equipment using gas, electricity, steam or microwave heat sources.
Cleans, stores, and maintains all equipment and work areas after each use.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Help

Conditions of employment

Direct Deposit and Social Security Card is required.
Meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position.
A one year probationary period may be required.
Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) check.
Satisfactory completion of a minimum of 4 hours initial food sanitation and safety training is required within 30 days of employment and a minimum of 4 hours refresher training annually.
Employee must obtain ServSafe Certification within 30 days.
Subject to satisfactory completion of all pre-employment checks in accordance with AR 215-3, para.2 to include a medical examination.
Incumbent may be required to complete a Tier 1 background investigation for a Common Access Card for physical access to federally controlled facilities.
Incumbent must be able to lift 40lbs unassisted and occasionally lift over 40lbs with assistance.
A physical is required.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATION:

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.

Highly Preferred Criteria:

Experience following recipes, following portion control, and using creativity with new recipes.
Experience working in a fast-paced environment.
Experience working in a professional kitchen.

Applicants who meet Highly Preferred Criteria will be referred to management first.

Experience must be reflected on your resume to receive consideration.

Skill and Knowledge:

Basic knowledge of food preparation methods and procedures.
Skill to cook a limited variety of prepared foods or short order foods.
Ability to read and understand written food service material, such as food labels, standardized recipes, and basic work instructions.
Skill in performing basic mathematical computations to multiply ingredients in a recipe or to determine how many servings a container will hold.
Knowledge of the various tables of weights and measures and ability to follow instructions to convert from standard to metric measurements.
Skill in operating, disassembling and cleaning basic food service equipment such as griddles, broilers, and food grinders.
Knowledge of basic sanitation, infection and spoilage control procedures.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

Area of Consideration:

The Area of Consideration for this vacancy announcement is local. Local is considered within 50 miles of McAlester Army Ammunition Plant in McAlester Oklahoma. (Military Spouse Preference (MSP) and Involuntarily Separated Military Preference (ISMP) eligible candidates are included in the area of consideration.)

Manual Applications:

If you are unable to apply online, you may submit your application package using a manual application method. Please contact the NAF Human Resources Office or representative listed on this job announcement to request a copy of the manual application form. All completed manual application forms (along with resume and other supporting documentation) must be received no later than 3PM CST by 08/13/2025 in order to process your application in a timely manner. Please note that neglecting to respond to the job-related questions may result in an ineligible rating.

PCS Costs

Payment Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs are not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government's interest.

FWS Allowances and Differentials

This is a federal wage schedule (FWS) position.
All FWS employees are entitled to overtime work for work in excess of 8 hours in a day or in excess of 40 hours in the administrative workweek, whichever provides the greater benefit to the employee.
Regular full-time, regular part-time (to include those in a limited tenure appointment category) and regularly scheduled flexible employees are entitled to Sunday premium pay when working Sunday shifts. A FWS employee will be paid a night shift differential of 7.5% for the entire shift when a majority of the employee's regularly scheduled non-overtime hours of work occur between the hours of 1500 and 2400. A FWS employee will be paid a night shift differential of 10% of the scheduled rate if a majority of the employee's regularly scheduled non-overtime hours of work occur between the hours of 2300-0800.

Incentives and Bonuses

Incentives will not be paid.

Non-Foreign Overseas Allowances

Non-foreign overseas allowances, cost of living (COLA), and differentials will not be paid, contingent upon eligibility.

Please check out our Applicant Information Kit:

It contains additional information applicants may find useful when applying for our jobs. (To view the kit, click or copy and paste this URL: ).

Other:

Additional referrals may be made from this vacancy announcement for up to 90 days after the closing date.
Important Information Regarding Access to Certain Federal Facilities:
Access to certain federal facilities may require a REAL ID-compliant driver's license/ID (marked with a star) or an Enhanced Driver's License (EDL) from WA, MI, MN, NY, or VT. See for details.

Expand Hide additional information

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Benefits

Help

Working for Army Non-Appropriated Funds (NAF) can offer numerous advantages. Army NAF employment can provide a sense of pride and fulfillment, as you'll be supporting communities comprised of military and civilian personnel, and their families, which contributes to the Department of Defense's overall mission. We offer a wide range of career opportunities, including jobs in childcare, recreation, hospitality, and more. Many employees have opportunities for professional development, including training, education, and certification programs to help towards career advancement. As an Army NAF employee, you'll have access to some on-base facilities, including fitness centers, libraries, and many other amenities.

Regular full-time and part-time employees are eligible for enrollment in health and life insurance, participation in 401k and retirement plans, and paid personal time off and federal holidays. Some flexible employees may also be eligible to receive health insurance. For additional details regarding these benefits, please click the link below.

Review our benefits

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Applicants can claim the following eligibilities: