Job Information
Mission Support and Test Services Fry Cook in Mercury, Nevada
Job Description
Mission Support and Test Services, LLC (MSTS) manages and operates the Nevada National Security Site (NNSS) for the U.S. National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA). Our MISSION is to help ensure the security of the United States and its allies by providing high-hazard experimentation and incident response capabilities through operations, engineering, education, field, and integration services and by acting as environmental stewards to the Site’s Cold War legacy. Our VISION is to be the user site of choice for large-scale, high-hazard, national security experimentation, with premier facilities and capabilities below ground, on the ground, and in the air. (See NNSS.gov for our unique capabilities.) Our 2,750+ professional, craft, and support employees are called upon to innovate, collaborate, and deliver on some of the more difficult nuclear security challenges facing the world today.
MSTS offers our full-time employees highly competitive salaries and benefits packages including medical, dental, and vision; both a pension and a 401k; paid time off and 96 hours of paid holidays; relocation (if located more than 75 miles from work location); tuition assistance and reimbursement; and more.
MSTS is a limited liability company consisting of Honeywell International Inc. (Honeywell), Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. (Jacobs), and HII Nuclear Inc.
Responsiblities
MSTS is seeking an experienced Fry Cook to join our Housing, Food Services and Custodial Team at the NNSS.
Responsibilities:
Prepare and serve food items as dictated by supervisor and the standard cycle menus.
Cook food using a grill, charbroiler, fryer, oven, roasters, steam kettles and other various cooking equipment
Keep work area clean and neat.
Measure, mix ingredients according to standard recipe files.
Prepares cook to order food items as ordered for lunch and breakfast.
Prepare sauces and vegetables as required.
Prepares food items for day shift and swing shift.
Measures and mixes ingredients according to standard cafeteria recipes using the appropriate kitchen utensils and equipment; adds seasoning to food during cooking.
Tests prepared food items to assure quality and expected taste.
Checks prepared foods with a food thermometer to ensure proper cooked internal temperatures.
Work serving lines as required for lunch and dinner.
Maintain a clean-as-you-work environment at all workstations.
Take monthly inventories.
Work various shifts and locations.
Other related duties as assigned by management.
Qualifications
Due to the nature of our work, US Citizenship is required for all positions.
Must have 3 years minimum cooking experience.
Ability and willingness to work with the public in a congenial and professional manner.
Be familiar with HAACP regulations as regards food sanitation and safety.
Able to cook food using a grill, charbroiler, fryer, oven, roasters, steam kettles and other various cooking equipment.
Must be able to perform essential job functions of this position.
Must be able to perform physical requirements of the job to include occasional lifting and carrying, occasional pushing and pulling.
Must be capable of lifting a minimum of fifty (50) pounds.
Must be able to drive a standard & automatic vehicle.
Must be able to read, understand, and follow written and/or verbal instruction.
Must be able to stay on feet for extended periods of time.
Must be able to work with minimal supervision.
The primary work location will be at the Nevada National Security Site (located 65 miles northwest of Las Vegas, Nevada). Employees reporting to the NNSS will be paid zone pay (additional pay) per hour worked based on Employee's reporting point/location.
Work at locations such as but not limited to the forward area of NNSS and Losee Road facility in North Las Vegas, Nevada is required in support of these functions.
Must be willing and able to work varied shifts and locations.
Variable days: Monday through Thursday. Possible weekend work on Friday, Saturday, and/or Sunday.
Variable hours: could be 4:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. or 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m., Other shift hours may apply.
Pre-placement physical examination, which includes a drug screen, is required. MSTS maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing.
Must possess a valid driver’s license.
MSTS is required by DOE directive to conduct a pre-employment drug test and background review that includes checks of personal references, credit, law enforcement records, and employment/education verifications. Applicants offered employment with MSTS are also subject to a federal background investigation to meet the requirements for access to classified information or matter if the duties of the position require a DOE security clearance. Substance abuse or illegal drug use, falsification of information, criminal activity, serious misconduct or other indicators of untrustworthiness can cause a clearance to be denied or terminated by DOE, resulting in the inability to perform the duties assigned and subsequent termination of employment. In addition, Applicants for employment must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE Q-level security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship, at least 18 years of age. Reference DOE Order 472.2 (https://www.directives.doe.gov/directives-documents/400-series/0472.2-BOrder-chg1-pgchg) , “Personnel Security”. If you hold more than one citizenship (i.e., of the U.S. and another country), your ability to obtain a security clearance may be impacted.
Ability to obtain a HSPD-12 Personal Identity Verification credential under the Department of Energy Order 206.2, ‘ Identity, Credential, and Access Management ,’ and Supplemental Directive NNSA SD 206.2, ‘ Implementation of Personal Identity Verification for Uncleared Contractors .’
MSTS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. MSTS is a background screening, drug-free workplace.
Hourly wage for this position is $28.57
*Candidate has the opportunity to become a member of the Culinary Union, Local 226