Cook (Motor Vehicle Operator)

Air Force Materiel Command•Eglin AFB, FL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) position assigned to the Eglin School Age Program within the 96th Force Support Squadron at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida. It is a regular part-time position guaranteed 20–34 hours per week. The schedule may include nights, weekends, and holidays. The Cook prepares and cooks a range of straightforward foods, including breakfast items, meats, vegetables, soups, sauces, gravies, sandwich fillings, and convenience foods. Duties include preparing ingredients, following written recipes, setting up and replenishing the salad bar, portioning and storing food, and cleaning kitchen equipment. The position also operates vehicles weighing up to approximately 10,000 pounds to transport food, meal-service supplies, preparation equipment, and dry-storage items between installation child development centers. The employee ensures food is delivered promptly and at the appropriate temperature, selects efficient routes, follows traffic and safety regulations, and performs and documents routine vehicle maintenance.

Requirements

Experience and knowledge of food preparation and presentation methods and procedures gained in a grill, snack bar, restaurant, club, or similar food activity.
Skill maneuvering and driving vehicles weighing up to 10,000 pounds.
Knowledge of defensive driving techniques and regulations.
Ability to follow oral and written instructions involving several distinct tasks or steps.
Knowledge of operating and cleaning food-service equipment and of the characteristics of various foods; ability to season food and determine when it is done.
Ability to frequently lift objects weighing up to 40 pounds.
Ability to stand, walk, stoop, reach, push, pull, and bend continuously for long periods.
Must possess or obtain and maintain a valid driver's license from a U.S. state or possession; a cleared driving record is required if operating passenger vehicles.
Must complete a favorable pre-employment physical.
Must satisfactorily complete required pre-employment checks, including a Child Care Tier 1 background investigation.
Must be a U.S. citizen or a legal U.S. resident for at least three years and reside within the 100-mile commuting area of Eglin AFB, Florida.
Must complete assigned training, including Food Handlers certification, within the specified time after hire or assignment.
Must consent to pre-employment and random drug testing because the position is designated as a Test Designated Position.
Must provide proof of claimed eligibility or preference by the application closing date, 11/05/2026.
Education cannot substitute for the required experience.

Responsibilities

Prepare and cook foods that require little or no processing, including pancakes, sausage, eggs, hamburgers, vegetables, hot cereals, broiled meats, soups, sauces, gravies, and sandwich fillings.
Prepare convenience foods such as frozen hash browns, fish fillets, and chicken nuggets; some cooks may prepare and bake pizza.
Prepare food ingredients by peeling, chopping, grinding, paring, cutting, slicing, dicing, pureeing, dredging, flouring, or breading.
Weigh, measure, and assemble ingredients for menu items, following written recipes to produce quality food, minimize preparation time, and avoid waste.
Set up and replenish the salad bar; portion food for distribution and meal service; and cover, date, and store leftovers according to procedures.
Wash and clean kitchen equipment.
Operate motor vehicles weighing up to approximately 10,000 pounds to transport food, supplies, and equipment between child development centers on the installation.
Ensure food is delivered hot or cold as appropriate and in a timely manner; determine an efficient route for delivery.
Obey traffic laws and safety regulations.
Perform and document vehicle operator maintenance, including checking fluid levels and tire pressure and cleaning and washing vehicles.
Perform other related duties as assigned.