Cook

Air Mobility Command (DAF); Jacksonville (AR); On-site; USD 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Mobility Command (DAF) at Little Rock AFB, Arkansas, seeks a cook to prepare and serve food for the bowling center and related facilities. The position involves standing, walking, occasional heavy lifting, and flexibility to schedule up to 40 hours per week.

Responsibilities include preparing simple menu items, following safety procedures, and maintaining equipment. Applicants must meet federal eligibility and background checks; a Food Handler’s certificate may be required.

Qualifications

• Must have experience in food preparation and presentation in a grill, snack bar, restaurant or similar.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions, work safely, and perform simple arithmetic.
• Knowledge of operating and cleaning food service equipment and determining doneness.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook simple items (pancakes, eggs, burgers, sides).
• Prepare and portion foods for service and maintain cleanliness of equipment.
• Follow recipes, portion control, and safety procedures during food preparation.

Skills

Food preparation

Cooking

Food safety

Arithmetic

Job description

Summary

This position will be assigned to the Little Rock AFB, AR – Strike Zone Bowling Center.

This position is flexible, and is guratneed 0 hours. But can be scheduled up to 40 hours per week.

Physical Effort

Continual standing, walking, frequent stooping, reaching, pushing, pulling and bending. Frequently lifts or moves objects weighting up to 40 pounds unassisted and occasionally lifts or moves objects weighting over 40 pounds with assistance.

Salary

$19.96 – $23.29 per hour New to Federal Employment will start at Step 1: $19.96

Job Details

• Work schedule: Intermittent
• Travel Required: Not required
• Appointment type: Permanent
• Occupations and job series: 7404 Cooking
• Supervisory status: No
• Federal service type: This job is in the Competitive Service
• Represented by a union: No
• Drug test: No
• Security clearance: Not Required
• Position sensitivity and risk: Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk
• Background check: Suitability/Fitness
• Financial disclosure required: No

Conditions of employment

• This position requires the incumbent to complete a background investigation with favorable results.
• This position requires the incumbent to satisfactorily complete a pre-employment physical.
• Must be able to obtain a Food Handler’s Certificate and/or complete food handler’s training.
• Citizenship/Residency: Must be a U.S. Citizen OR a non-U.S. citizen with 3 years of U.S. residency.
• Must be 18 years or older.

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, 11/05/2026
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

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.

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.
• Applicants must be able to provide a REAL ID or present a combination of source identity documents authorized to facilitate access to the installation. Please contact the servicing HR Office with any questions.

Benefits

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The public

U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Clarification from the agency

A Resume is always required! Other Required documents may vary based on the eligibility you are claiming (i.e., applying as a Military Spouse Preference – MSP, applying as a veteran, applying as a current federal employee, applying as a displaced employee, etc.,) Please see Required Documents section below. USAJOBS Help Center – Unique Hiring Paths is also helpful information.

Duties

Cooking Tasks

• Prepares and cooks simple items requiring little or no processing (e.g., pancakes, sausage, eggs, hamburgers, fresh or canned vegetables).
• Cooks hot cereals and broiled meats.
• Prepares and cooks concentrated or dehydrated soups, sauces, and gravies.
• Makes cold sandwich fillings.
• Prepares convenience foods like frozen hash browns, fish fillets, and chicken nuggets.
• Some cooks at this level also prepare and bake pizza.

Food Preparation

• Peels, chops, grinds, pares, cuts, slices, dices, purees, dredges, flours, or breads ingredients.
• Weighs, measures, and assembles ingredients for regular menu items.
• Sets up and replenishes salad bar.
• Portions food for distribution and meal service.
• Covers, dates, and stores leftovers following established procedures.
• Washes and cleans equipment.

Required documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• DD-214/ Statement of Service
• Diploma/ GED
• Disability Letter (VA)
• License
• To qualify for Military Spousal Preference required documents: Marriage Certificate and Sponsor’s Orders
• To qualify for Veterans Preference required at a minimum documents: DD-214 Member 4
• PCS Orders
• Professional CertificationProof of Marriage Status
• Separation Notice (RIF)
• SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
• Transcript

Agency contact information

Little Rock NAF HR Office

Email: [e-mail]

Address: Little Rock Community Services Flight 19 FSS/FSCN 1255 Vandenburg Blvd, Suite 227 Little Rock AFB, AR 72099-4942 US

Next steps

If you provided an email address, you will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application. Times may vary during the hiring process, as your application status updates/changes you will be notified with a notification letter via email.

Fair and transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
Criminal history inquiries Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
Financial suitability New employee probationary period
Privacy Act Reasonable accommodation policy
Selective Service Signature and false statements
Social security number request