Island Cook for Navy Dining & Operations

Amentum; Manila; On-site; PHP 2,478,000 - 3,346,000; Full time

Job summary

Amentum is seeking a Cook to support a US Navy program on Diego Garcia. The cook will provide daily culinary support and collaborate with the Executive Chef to prepare and serve high-quality meals during scheduled dining periods.

Qualifications include a high school diploma and at least two years’ cook experience in a commercial kitchen, knowledge of recipes and food safety, teamwork, and the ability to obtain required visas and medical/security clearances for deployment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience as a Cook in a commercial or restaurant environment.
• Ability to read, interpret, and follow recipes and food production guidelines.
• Working knowledge of proper food handling, sanitation, and food safety procedures.
• Ability to work effiectively as part of a team in a fast paced, high volume kitchen environment.
• ServSafe Food Handler or Food Protection Manager Certification preferred, or the ability to obtain.
• Must be in possession of a valid passport and be able to travel internationally.
• Passport must be valid for a minimum of one (1) year or more at the time of hiring.
• Ability to obtain country-specific visas per the U.S. Department of State Foreign Clearance Guide.
• Ability to successfully pass contract medical requirements and maintain compliance throughout the duration of deployment.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization.
• Employees must read, speak, and comprehend English to the extent that they can perform the contract requirements and comply with installation emergency procedures.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and measure ingredients in accordance with standard recipes and menu requirements.
• Collaborate with the Executive Chef and culinary team to prepare and serve high quality meals during scheduled dining periods.
• Maintain accurate food inventory records and report inventory discrepancies as needed.
• Store food products in compliance with food safety standards, ensuring proper temperatures are maintained.
• Rotate food inventory using established stock rotation methods (first in first out) to ensure freshness and minimize waste.
• Replenish kitchen supplies, ingredients, and workstations in preparation for upcoming shifts.
• Clean and sanitize food preparation areas, kitchen equipment, and workstations at the end of each shift in accordance with sanitation and safety standards.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned that are consistent with the nature and level of the position.

Skills

Reading recipes

Team collaboration

Food safety knowledge

Sanitation practices

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Amentum is seeking a Cook to support a US Navy program on Diego Garcia. The cook will provide daily culinary support and collaborate with the Executive Chef to prepare and serve high-quality meals during scheduled dining periods.

Qualifications include a high school diploma and at least two years’ cook experience in a commercial kitchen, knowledge of recipes and food safety, teamwork, and the ability to obtain required visas and medical/security clearances for deployment.