Cook

Commander, Navy Installations Command; Florida; On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Commander, Navy Installations Command in Cape Canaveral, Florida, seeks a Food Service Cook to join the Morale, Welfare and Recreation division in the Naval Ordnance Test Unit facility. The role involves preparing and cooking a range of items from hamburgers and sandwiches to soups and gravies, following precise recipes and ensuring proper portion control.

The incumbent will maintain cleanliness, rotate stock, and follow safety and sanitation standards while supporting daily food service

Qualifications

• This position does not have a positive education requirement.

Responsibilities

• Performs a full range of simple cooking tasks by preparing and cooking items requiring little or no processing such as hamburgers, sandwiches, wraps and fresh or canned vegetables.
• Prepares all forms of hot cereals; broils meats; prepares and cooks concentrated or dehydrated soups, sauces, and gravies; and makes cold sandwich fillings.
• Prepares foods by peeling, chopping, grinding, paring, cutting, slicing, dicing, pureeing, dredging, flouring, and breading.
• Weighs, measures, and dispenses foods in accordance with portion controls.
• Mixes ingredients according to precisely written recipes.
• Cleans and maintains equipment and work areas; rotates stock to prevent spoilage; maintains accurate food inventories.
• Receives assignments with guidance and follows safety, hygiene, and sanitation requirements.

Job description

• Hiring Agency: Commander, Navy Installations Command

This position is located in the Food and Beverage Division, Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) Department, Naval Ordnance Test Unit, Cape Canaveral, Florida. The incumbent will be assigned duty in a food service facility but may occasionally be temporarily assigned to another food service facility.

Key Responsibilities

In order to qualify for this position, resumes must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the duties of the position. Applicant resumes are the key means for evaluating skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position therefore, applicants are encouraged to be clear and specific when describing experience.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES: Performs a full range of simple cooking tasks by preparing and cooking items requiring little or no processing such as hamburgers, sandwiches, wraps and fresh or canned vegetables. Prepares all forms of hot cereals; broils meats; prepares and cooks concentrated or dehydrated soups, sauces, and gravies; and makes cold sandwich fillings. Prepares convenience items such as frozen hash browns, fish fillets, and chicken nuggets.

Prepares foods by peeling, chopping, grinding, paring, cutting, slicing, dicing, pureeing, dredging, flouring, and breading. Weighs, measures, and dispenses foods in accordance with portion controls. Mixes ingredients according to precisely written recipes. Covers, dates, and stores leftovers according to established procedures. Cleans and maintains equipment and work areas. Maintains accurate food inventories and rotates stock items to prevent spoilage.

Performs other related duties as required. Receives assignments in form of written and oral instruction from immediate supervisor who "spot checks" work to ensure it is being performed properly and is available to answer technical questions. Responsible for the proper use and cleaning of equipment, safety practices, personal hygiene, and conformance with sanitation requirements. Detailed instructions are provided on new or more difficult work.

Work is evaluated in terms of quality of food cooked and adherence to instructions and time schedules.

Requirements & Education

This position does not have a positive education requirement.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Commander, Navy Installations Command, Department of the Navy.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $19.97 – $19.97/hr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-09.

What is the work schedule?

This is a 30 Hours position.

Who is eligible to apply?

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

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