Cook NA-04

United States Army Installation Management Command • Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Cook position is located at JBLM MWR Warrior Zone. The employee prepares and cooks simple foods and short-order items, including foods requiring little or no processing, and performs related food-preparation, storage, sanitation, and kitchen-cleaning duties. The position operates a variety of kitchen equipment and follows established safety and food-handling procedures. This is a seven-day operation; schedules vary according to activity needs, and nights, weekends, and holidays are required.

Requirements

• Work experience preparing foods and cooking simple foods and short orders in a cafeteria, restaurant, or mess.
• Must be at least 18 years old by the appointment date to meet state requirements.
• 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.
• Successfully complete a pre-hire physical and any required medical examination and pre-employment checks.
• May be required to complete a Tier 1 background investigation for a Common Access Card for physical access to federally controlled facilities.
• Must be able to lift or move objects up to 40 pounds unassisted and occasionally move objects over 40 pounds with assistance or lifting devices.
• A one-year probationary period may be required.
• Direct deposit and a Social Security Card are required.
• Resume must be two pages or less and clearly demonstrate relevant experience, skills, knowledge, and abilities.

Nice To Haves

• Neatness and good grooming.
• Dependability.
• Ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook simple foods requiring little or no processing, such as pancakes, sausage, eggs, hamburgers, and fresh or canned vegetables.
• Make cold sandwich fillings and set up and replenish the salad bar.
• Prepare food by peeling, chopping, grinding, paring, cutting, slicing, dicing, pureeing, dredging, flouring, or breading.
• Weigh, measure, and assemble ingredients for regular and modified menu items, and mix ingredients according to written recipes.
• Cover, date, and store leftovers according to established procedures.
• Prepare hot cereals and concentrated or dehydrated soups, sauces, and gravies.
• Operate kitchen equipment that uses gas, electricity, steam, or microwave heat.
• Disassemble, clean, and reassemble equipment components and accessories while following safety procedures.
• Follow sanitation procedures when handling food and ensure foods are stored at correct temperatures to prevent bacterial growth.
• Clean work areas and equipment, including worktables, floors, and walk-in refrigerators.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Regular full-time and part-time employees are eligible for health and life insurance, 401(k) and retirement plans, paid personal time off, and federal holidays.
• NAF flexible employees working in the United States, or qualifying U.S. citizens and their spouses or children working for a NAFI in a foreign area, are eligible to participate in the NAF 401(k) plan; some flexible employees may also be eligible for health insurance.
• Employees may have opportunities for professional development, including training, education, and certification programs.
• Employees have access to some on-base facilities, including fitness centers and libraries.
• FWS employees earn overtime pay for work exceeding eight hours in a day or 40 hours in a week, whichever provides the greater benefit.
• 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