COOK

United States Space Force; Colorado; On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

United States Space Force is seeking a cook to perform a wide variety of menu items at the Peterson Space Force Base. The role involves coordinating multiple cooking tasks to produce complete meals and arranging cold platters and garnishes for presentation.

The position falls under a guaranteed schedule of up to 40 hours per week and requires adherence to standard recipes and food safety practices. The base environment emphasizes timely, high-quality meal preparation.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Roasts, broils, bakes, fries, boils, steams and stews meats, fish and poultry. Prepares soups, stocks, broths, gravies, sauces and puddings without the use of packaged mixes.
• Adjusts standardized recipes for number of servings; prepares cold food platters and salads; mixes and prepares cold sauces, meat glazes, molded aspics and salad dressings; carves vegetables and fruits as garnishes; coordinates cooking of multiple items to produce complete meals.
• Plans the cooking process to produce complete meals on time and at the proper temperature; prepares cold platters and salads; performs other related duties as assigned.

Job description

• Hiring Agency: United States Space Force
• Department: Department of the Air Force
• Schedule: Guaranteed 0 hours but could work up to 40 hours per week.

About the position: This position will be assigned to the Peterson Hub located on Peterson Space Force Base. The purpose of this position is to perform the cooking of a wide variety of menu items.

Key Responsibilities

Duties and Responsibilities: Performs duties which include, but are not limited to, the following: roasts, broils, bakes, fries, boils, steams and stews meats, fish and poultry. Prepares soups, stocks, broths, gravies, sauces and puddings without the use of packaged mixes.

Adjusts standardized recipes for number of servings, performs yield testing; prepares cold food platters such as ham, salmon and roast beef platters, and salads and hors d'oeuvres; mixes and prepares cold sauces, meat glazes, molded aspics and salad dressings, and carves vegetables and fruits as garnishes for food platters and dishes. Prepares entire meals which requires coordinating the cooking of several items with different cooking times and characteristics.

Plans the cooking process to produce complete meals on time and at the proper temperature. Prepare cold food platters such as ham, salmon, and roast beef platters, and salad and hors d'oeuvers; mix and prepare cold sauces, meat glazes, molded aspics, and salad dressing and carve vegetables and fruits as garnishes for food platters and dishes. 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 United States Space Force, Department of the Air Force.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $21.68 - $21.68/hr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-19.

What is the work schedule?

This is a Guaranteed 0 hours but could work up to 40 hours per week. position.

Who is eligible to apply?

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