COOK

Air Combat Command; Grand Forks Air Force Base (ND); On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

NAF Retirement

Accrue Annual Leave

Sick Leave

Paid Federal Holidays

Job summary

Air Combat Command is hiring a cook at Grand Forks AFB for a Non-appropriated Fund position in the Child Development Center. The role includes preparing a variety of meals, sauces, and garnishes, coordinating multiple dishes, and ensuring food safety and proper temperatures.

The position offers benefits such as health, vision, and dental insurance, retirement enrollment, leave accrual, and paid federal holidays. Applications close 2026-10-19.

Qualifications

• 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.

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 and salads; carves vegetables and fruits as garnishes.
• Plans the cooking process to produce complete meals on time and at the proper temperature.
• Responsible for the safe use and care of kitchen equipment.

Job description

About the position: This position is Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) and will be assigned to the Child Development Center on Grand Forks AFB. The selected applicant will be entitled to Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance. Enrollment in NAF Retirement and Life Insurance. Accrue Annual and Sick Leave and receive Paid Federal Holidays.

Key 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 horsd'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.

Responsibility: Receives assignments from the supervisor's worksheet, standardized recipes, or from general oral or written instructions. Supervisor checks work and is available for preparation of special menu items. Plan, coordinate and time work assignments to assure that food items are prepared on time and are at the proper temperature.

Adjust amounts and proportions of ingredients in recipes while maintaining the original balance between ingredients quantities and number of portions needed. Responsible for the safe use and care of kitchen equipment. Physical Effort: Frequently lifting objects weighing up to 40 pounds, constant standing and walking, and occasionally lifting over 40 pounds. Continual standing, walking, frequent stooping, reaching, pushing and bending.

Working Conditions: Works in hot and noisy kitchens. Exposed to steam, fumes and orders. Danger of falling, burns and cuts. Exposed to extreme temperatures when entering walk-in refrigerators or freezer units.

Requirements & Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. This position does allow for education substitution in order to qualify. 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 Combat Command, Department of the Air Force.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $21.69 – $25.28/hr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-19.

Who is eligible to apply?

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

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