COOK

Air Force Special Operations Command; Cannon Afb (NM); On-site; USD 30,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Force Special Operations Command at Cannon AFB is seeking a cook for the Child Development Center. You will prepare meals that meet CACFP and Air Force requirements using USDA recipes and menus, and perform related kitchen duties.

You will assist the CDC Director with food purchasing from the Commissary and vendors, keep daily reports, and ensure timely service to each activity room. The role requires maintaining sanitary kitchen conditions and attending required trainings.

Qualifications

• Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience to qualify.
• This position does not allow for education substitution.
• FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in a conventional U.S. education program.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and serves meals to meet CACFP and Air Force requirements.
• Uses a full range of quantity cooking procedures from USDA recipes and menus; prepares meats, vegetables, fruits, casseroles, and baked goods.
• Assists in purchasing food at the Commissary and prime vendors; submits daily food reports to the CDC Director.
• Maintains cleanliness and sanitation of the kitchen per Military Public Standards.

Education

Foreign education equivalency

Job description

• Hiring Agency: Air Force Special Operations Command

About the position: This position is Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) and will be assigned to the Cannon Air Force Base CDC.

Key Responsibilities

Prepares and serves meals to meet CACFP and Air Force requirements. Using a full range of quantity cooking procedures from USDA recipes and menus provided by the Child Development Center Director, prepares such foods as meats, vegetables, fresh fruits, casseroles, and baked goods. Uses the Food Buying Guide to ensure sufficient foods are prepared for all meals, snacks, and special activities.

Assists Child Development Center Director in purchasing and ordering food at the Commissary and prime vendors. Prepares daily food report of all foods prepared for each meal and snack and submits report to Child Development Center Director. Services meals to each activity room in a timely manner according to schedule supplied by Director. Maintains cleanliness and sanitation of the kitchen as required by Military Public Standards.

Attends sate training sessions and Center staff meetings as required. Assists in ordering food, purchasing and preparing food for parent activities, special activities, and weekly food projects. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements & Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. This position does not allow for education substitution. FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program.

It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Air Force Special Operations Command, Department of the Air Force.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $21.47 – $22.36/hr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-09-27.

How many openings are available?

There are 4 openings for this position.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.

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