Job description
Duties
- The incumbent is involved with the preparation of a full range of baked products found on regular and special diet menus such as breads, rolls, cakes, cookies, biscuits, pastries, puddings, fillings and icings.
- The incumbents at this level make more complicated baked products such as puff pastry, quick breads, batter and sponge cakes, and Danish pastries.
- Grade 8 bakers receive assignments from the supervisor either orally or through menus, recipes, and worksheets.
- The incumbent will also plan their work and select the tools and equipment with which to prepare attractive, appetizing baked products in the quantities and at the time desired.
- From appearance, smell, temperature, and consistency, they decide when items are properly baked.
Requirements
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.
- Subject to satisfactory completion of all pre-employment checks in accordance with AR 215-3, para.2.
- Incumbent is required to complete a Tier 1 background investigation for a Common Access Card for physical access to federally-controlled facilities.
- A food handler's examination will be conducted as required by local medical authority.
- Work involves frequent lifting, pulling and pushing, and constant standing and walking. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds alone and up to 100 pounds with assistance.
- Exposure to extreme heat and extreme cold temperatures. Will be required to wear protective shoes, appropriate hearing protection, gloves, or other safety and food handling items required by food handling guides.
Qualifications
1. Applicants must have had sufficient training and experience to show their ability to perform the duties of the position.
2. Qualifications will be determined by guidelines found in the Job Qualification System for Trades and Labor Occupations, WS-7402 Series.
- Bakers must have a thorough knowledge of the full variety of ingredients used in baked goods; e.g., hard or soft flour, leavening agents, soda, butter or shortening, hard, soft, or mineral water.
- Must be familiar with oven timing and temperature control.
- Understanding the effect altitude and humidity have on bakery products.
- Knowledge of food handling and storage practices and have the ability to requisition supplies for daily baking requirements.
- Possess the ability to adjust measurements and revise recipes to improve tastes, change quantities or conform to special diet requirements.
- Must be skilled in the use of bakery tools and equipment including powered machines.
Highly Preferred Qualifications
1. Possess at least 5 years of baking experience with all relative techniques/concepts.
In order to be considered for the highly preferred criteria, your resume must show that you meet BOTH the minimum qualifications and ALL of the highly preferred criteria. Applicants meeting ALL criteria will be considered the best qualified, and will be referred to the selecting official first. Remaining applicants will be referred for consideration if the certificate (referral list) is returned with no selection.
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. (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 3:00pm EST by 04/13/2023 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.
- Allowances, differentials, or incentives will not be paid.
- 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.
- It contains additional information applicants may find useful when applying for our jobs. (To view the kit, click or copy and paste this URL: https://publicfileshare.chra.army.mil/Applicants/NAF%20Applicant%20Information%20Kit.pdf ).
- Information may be requested regarding the vaccination status of selectees for the purposes of implementing workplace safety protocols. For more information, visit https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/faq/vaccinations/
- Additional referrals may be made from this vacancy announcement for up to 90 days after the closing date.
- The first cut-off for this vacancy is 20-MAR-23. Additional referrals will be sent to management upon request. When all positions are filled, this vacancy will close.
Benefits
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How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
If you are claiming any of the eligibilities below, your supporting documents must be received at the time of application.
Applicants can claim the following eligibilities:
- NAF Preference - Involuntarily Separated From the Military
- NAF Preference - Spouse Employment Preference (SEP)
- NAF Priority Consideration - Business Based Action
- NAF Priority Consideration - Current Appropriated Funds Employee CNE (APF)
- NAF Priority Consideration - Current/Former NAF Employee (CNE/FNE)
- NAF Priority Consideration - Outside Applicant Veteran (OAV)
- NAF Priority Consideration - Parent of a Veteran (OAV)
- NAF Priority Consideration - Spouse/Widow(er) of a Veteran (OAV)
Benefits
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Required Documents
As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
The following documents must be submitted with your application:
- Resume
The below items are accepted and may be needed to support a qualification and/or a claimed priority/preference:
- Cover Letter
- DD-214/ Statement of Service
- DA Form 3434
- Sponsor's PCS Orders to Fort Bragg
- Marriage Certificate (required if your name does not appear on the PCS Orders)
- Professional Certification
- Resume
- Separation Notice (RIF)
- SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
How to Apply
You may submit your application package using one of the two methods identified below:
- Electronically (preferred) at https://www.usajobs.gov/ and search for Vacancy Number (VIN): 11874268. Announcement closes at 11:59 PM Eastern Time on the closing date listed on this announcement.
- Manually: Please refer to the "Additional Information" section of this announcement for instructions.
Agency contact information
NAF Job Info Ctr Fort Bragg
Phone
910-396-8933
Email
usarmy.bragg.chra-sc.mbx.usastaffingbragg@mail.mil
Address
DN-NAF-W0U3AA U S ARMY GARRISON FT BRAGG HQ
DO NOT MAIL
Fort Bragg, NC 28310
USNext steps
Your resume will be reviewed to verify that qualification requirements have been met. We appreciate your interest in this position!
Fair and Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
- Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
- Reasonable accommodation policy
- Financial suitability
- Selective Service
- New employee probationary period
- Signature and false statements
- Privacy Act
- Social security number request
Required Documents
The following documents must be submitted with your application:
- Resume
The below items are accepted and may be needed to support a qualification and/or a claimed priority/preference:
- Cover Letter
- DD-214/ Statement of Service
- DA Form 3434
- Sponsor's PCS Orders to Fort Bragg
- Marriage Certificate (required if your name does not appear on the PCS Orders)
- Professional Certification
- Resume
- Separation Notice (RIF)
- SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
This job is open to
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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.
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