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Commander, Navy Installations Command; Great Lakes (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free trainings

Flexible hours

Onsite fitness center

Job summary

Commander, Navy Installations Command at Naval Station Great Lakes, IL, is seeking staff capable of performing a full range of simple cooking tasks in a flexible schedule environment including days, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Position supports a variety of food preparation duties, maintains kitchen cleanliness, and adheres to portion controls and safety procedures. Open to permanent, part-time seasonal workers; benefits and advancement opportunities are highlighted.

Qualifications

• This position does not have a positive education requirement.

Responsibilities

• Performs a full range of simple cooking tasks by preparing and cooking items such as pancakes, eggs, burgers, vegetables, and cereals.
• Prepares hot cereals, broils meats, soups, sauces, gravies, and sandwich fillings.
• Cleans and maintains equipment and work areas; stores leftovers per procedure; rotates stock to prevent spoilage.

Job description

• Hiring Agency: Commander, Navy Installations Command
• Department: Department of the Navy
• Schedule: 0-40 hours per week - must be able to work flexible schedule including days, nights, weekends and holidays.

The positions are located aboard Naval Station Great Lakes, IL. Incumbent will perform a full range of simple cooking tasks.

Key Responsibilities

Performs a full range of simple cooking tasks by preparing and cooking items requiring little or no processing such as pancakes, sausage, eggs, hamburgers, 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. May prepare and bake pizza.

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. Sets up and replenishes salad bar. 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.

Requirements & Education

This position does not have a positive education requirement.

Permanent, part-time are seasonal positions are open year-round. We're always looking for talented professionals in these key areas: Sports, Fitness & Aquatics - Outdoor Recreation - Marina Services - Golf Course Operations - Food & Beverage - Programs/Special Events - Administration - More!

MWR - A GREAT place to work with GREAT work perks: Competitive Pay Free Trainings, Certifications and Professional Development Opportunities Flexible Hours Advancement Opportunities Eligible for Overtime Free Fitness Center Membership Onsite Childcare Options (with reduced rates) Tax Free Shopping at the Navy Exchange Robust Employee Assistance Program (complimentary access to health, financial, social, & legal services) Access to American Forces Travel (discounted leisure travel, entertainment, concert & attraction tickets) Access to On Base Entertainment and Events Access to Recreation Centers (reduced rates for movies, bowling, party/picnic gear rental, golf) and more!

Additionally, MWR leadership values its employees and provides multiple ways for employees to move upward in your career!

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 $19.91 – $19.91/hr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-03.

What is the work schedule?

This is a 0-40 hours per week - must be able to work flexible schedule including days, nights, weekends and holidays. position.

Who is eligible to apply?

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