Cook

Performs duties which include but are not limited to the following: roasts broils bakes fries boils steams and stews meats fish and poultry. Prepares soups stocks broths gravies sauces and puddings without the use of packaged mixes. Adjusts standardized recipes for number of servings performs yield testing; prepares cold food platters such as ham salmon and roast beef platters and salads and hors doeuvres; mixes and prepares cold sauces meat glazes molded aspics and salad dressings and carves vegetables and fruits as garnishes for food platters and dishes.

Prepares entire meals which requires coordinating the cooking of several items with different cooking times and characteristics. Plans the cooking process to produce complete meals on time and at the proper temperature. Prepare cold food platters such as ham salmon and roast beef platters and salad and horsdoeuvers; mix and prepare cold sauces meat glazes molded aspics and salad dressing and carve vegetables and fruits as garnishes for food platters and dishes.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

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• This position requires the incumbent to complete a background investigation with favorable results.
• This position requires satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks in accordance with Air Force and DoD policy and a Tier 1 background investigation with favorable results.
• This position has a physical lifting requirement which requires the incumbent to complete a favorable pre-employment physical.
• This position requires the incumbent to complete assigned training to include Food Handlers Certification within specified time from date hire or assignment to the position.
• This position requires shift work to provide coverage on evenings weekends holidays or special situations.

Who May Apply: Open to everyone. Applicants will be categorized by preference(s) and/or priority consideration eligibilities. An applicants eligibility will be determined based on eligibility claimed in the questionnaire and proof of eligibility MUST be provided with application by the closing date 10/15/2026

Business Based Action Military Spouse Preference Outside Applicant Veteran Spouse/Widow/Parent of Veteran and Transition Hiring Preference

In order to qualify you must meet the experience requirements described below. 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; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if the position allows for qualifying based on education your transcripts will be required as part of your application.

Qualifying Experience:
Must have experience in and knowledge of food preparation principles and characteristics of food and of planning processes to ensure entire meals are prepared and cooked on time. Knowledge to perform yield testing to determine portion cost and to adjust ingredients in standardized recipes. Must have knowledge of procedures to order issue and store food. Experience and knowledge must have been gained in a grill snack bar restaurant club or similar food activity. Must be physically able to frequently lift objects weighing up to 40 pounds and occasionally over 40 pounds. Must be able to continuously stand walk stoop reach push pull and bend for long periods of time.

You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: