Cook NA-04

United States Army Installation Management Command • Fort Bliss, TX

7h • Onsite

About The Position

The Cook prepares food for the Centennial Banquet and Conference Center at Fort Bliss, Texas. The role includes preparing ingredients and simple foods, following written recipes, storing food safely, and operating and maintaining kitchen equipment. The Cook also maintains a positive attitude, demonstrates a willingness to learn, and performs other kitchen duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Work experience preparing food and cooking simple foods and short orders in a cafeteria, restaurant, or mess.
• Neatness and good grooming are desirable.
• Dependability is desirable.
• Ability to work under pressure is desirable.
• Must be able and willing to work a schedule that may include nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Must meet qualification, eligibility, and background requirements.
• Must complete at least four hours of initial food sanitation and safety training within 30 days of employment and at least four hours of refresher training annually.
• Must satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) check and applicable pre-employment checks, including a medical examination.
• A Tier 1 background investigation for a Common Access Card may be required.
• Must provide direct deposit information and a Social Security card.
• Resume must be two pages or less and clearly demonstrate relevant experience, skills, knowledge, and abilities; required qualifications must be reflected in previous work duties.
• A one-year probationary period may be required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food by peeling, chopping, grinding, paring, cutting, slicing, flouring, and breading.
• Weigh, measure, and assemble ingredients for regular and modified menu items.
• Mix ingredients according to written recipes.
• Cover, date, and store leftovers according to established procedures.
• Ensure food is stored at the correct temperature.
• Operate kitchen equipment using gas, electricity, and steam.
• Disassemble, clean, and assemble equipment components and accessories.
• Clean, store, and maintain equipment and work areas after each use.
• Perform other kitchen tasks and duties as assigned.
• Maintain a positive attitude and demonstrate a willingness to learn.

Benefits

• Regular full-time and part-time employees are eligible for health and life insurance, a 401(k), retirement plans, paid personal time off, and federal holidays.
• NAF flexible employees may participate in the NAF 401(k) plan; some may also be eligible for health insurance.
• Employees may have access to on-base facilities, including fitness centers and libraries.
• Professional development opportunities may include training, education, and certification programs.
• FWS employees earn overtime pay for work exceeding eight hours in a day or 40 hours in a week, whichever is more beneficial.
• Regular full-time, regular part-time, and regularly scheduled flexible employees may receive Sunday premium pay.
• Employees may be eligible for extra pay if the majority of scheduled hours fall after 3:00 PM.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed