COOK.

Air Mobility Command; Illinois; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Mobility Command seeks a COOK responsible for preparing various food items, ensuring proper food handling and cleanliness. This full-time role requires knowledge in food preparation and the ability to follow specific instructions, aiming to support the overall dining experience. Ideal candidates will demonstrate a strong understanding of kitchen operations and maintain food service standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in food preparation methods and procedures.
• Knowledge of operating food service equipment.
• Ability to follow both oral and written instructions.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and cooks food with minimal processing.
• Prepares various food items such as pancakes, meats, and soups.
• Responsible for food storage and cleanliness.

Skills

Food Preparation

Ability to Follow Instructions

Knowledge of Food Service Equipment

Job description

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Base pay range

$19.00/yr - $22.82/yr

Duties

Performs a full range of simple cooking tasks by preparing and cooking items that require little or no processing such as pancakes, sausage, eggs, hamburgers and fresh or canned vegetables.

Prepares hot cereals, broiled meats; prepares and cooks concentrated or dehydrated soups, sauces, and gravies; makes cold sandwich fillings.

Prepares convenience items such as frozen hash browns, fish fillets and chicken nuggets. Some cooks at this level prepare and bake pizza.

Prepares food by peeling, chopping, grinding, paring, cutting, slicing, dicing, pureeing, dredging, flouring or breading; weighs, measures and assembles ingredients for regular menu items; sets up and replenishes salad bar; portions foods for distribution and meal service, and covers, dates and stores leftovers according to established procedures. Washes and cleans kitchen equipment.

Mix ingredients according to written recipes that produce quality products, minimize preparation time, and avoid food material waste.

This position is mission essential.

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Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• This position requires the incumbent to complete a background investigation with favorable results.
• Must satisfactorily complete Installation, State and National Criminal background checks.
• Must satisfactorily complete a pre-employment physical and have required immunizations.
• Must be at least 18 years of age or older.
• Must be able to obtain a Food Handler’s Certificate and/or complete food handler’s training.
• Must be able to work different shifts, to provide coverage on evenings, weekends, holidays or special situations.
  
  

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Open to everyone. Applicants will be categorized by preference(s) and/or priority consideration eligibilities. An applicant's eligibility will be determined based on eligibility claimed in the questionnaire and proof of eligibility MUST be provided with application by the closing date, 06/17/2025

Business Based Action, Military Spouse Preference, Outside Applicant Veteran, Spouse/Widow/Parent of Veteran, and Transition Hiring Preference

In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if the position allows for qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application.

Qualifying Experience

Must have experience in and knowledge of methods and procedures relating to food preparation and presentation gained in a grill, snack bar, restaurant, club or similar food activity. Ability to follow oral and written instructions, work safely, and do simple arithmetic. Knowledge of operating and cleaning food service equipment, characteristics of various foods, and the ability to season food and decide when foods are done is required.

Education

This position is not allow for education substitution.

Additional information

• Individual must fully meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position.
• U.S. Citizens and Non-U.S. Nationals who have resided in the U.S. Territory for three (3) or more consecutive years immediately preceding the start of Federal Affiliation or a signed memorandum indicating the installation's decision on the 3-year residency requirement.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Direct deposit is required.
• Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) check.
• A probationary period may be required.
• Pre-employment requirements must be satisfactorily met prior to Entrance on Duty (EOD).
• Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government's interest.
• Multiple positions may be filled from this job opportunity announcement. And additional selections may also be made from this job opportunity announcement.
• Selection(s) are subject to restrictions resulting from hiring preferences and priority consideration eligible.
• This is a Nonappropriated Fund (NAF) position carrying out Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) activities for the Air Force and Space Force.
• This position is included in a bargaining unit.
• Union Name NAIL and Local or Chapter Number Local 19.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Government Administration and Strategic Management Services

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