Cook-05 INT - 6915

ShopCGX; New London (CT); On-site; USD 26,000 - 43,000; Part time

Job summary

U.S. Coast Guard Academy in New London, CT is hiring a Cook-05 INT to prepare and cook a variety of food items and maintain kitchen safety and cleanliness. The role uses diverse cooking methods and requires bar/food service support as needed.

The position operates on an intermittent schedule (0–19 hours/week) and pays $20.83 per hour. Applicants will work at the MWR Academy Officer’s Club and contribute to daily food service operations.

Qualifications

• Experience in methods and procedures relating to food preparation, presentation, reading and following recipes.
• Experience following oral and written instructions and performing simple arithmetic.
• Must be physically able to frequently lift objects weighing up to 40 pounds.
• Must be able to continuously stand, walk, stoop, reach, push, pull and bend for long periods of time.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and cooks a variety of menu items such as hamburgers, grilled sandwiches, eggs, quick meals, cold sandwiches and salads.
• Operates kitchen equipment which utilizes gas, electricity, steam, or microwave heat sources.
• Grills or fries steaks, chops, poultry, pancakes, bacon, sausage, etc., by watching while the items are cooking, turning as required and removing when done.
• Maintains rotation of food inventories to prevent spoilage and ensures proper temperatures for safety.
• Cleans and maintains equipment and work areas; follows safety procedures; performs other cleaning tasks as scheduled.
• May carry out bar-related duties such as filling ice bins, stocking beer, setting up service bars.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job description

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Cook-05 INT - 6915

MWR Academy, New London, CT, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 6915

OMB NO: 1625-0120

Expiration Date: 05/31/2029

Announcement: 6915

Opening Date: 08 July 2026 Pay Plan/Series/Pay Band: NA-7404-05

Closing Date: Until Filled Work Schedule: Intermittent (0-19 hours/week)

Position: Cook-05 Salary: $20.83/hour

Who May Apply: All Sources Location: New London, CT

MWR Academy Officer’s Club

Now Hiring: Cook | Bring Your Skills to the Table at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy!

DUTIES

Prepares and cooks a variety of menu items such as hamburgers, grilled sandwiches, eggs, quick meals, cold sandwiches and salads. Operates a variety of kitchen equipment which utilizes gas, electricity, steam, or microwave heat sources. Grills or frys steaks, chops, poultry, pancakes, bacon, sausage, etc., by watching while the items are cooking, turning as required and removing when done. Prepares and cooks fresh, frozen or canned vegetables and fruits for serving as directed. Prepares desserts, juices, and other items as directed by higher-grade cooks. Places cooked food in serving dishes, steam carts and food trucks Maintains rotation of food inventories to prevent spoilage. Maintains proper temperature for all foods during holding, transport, reheating, and serving to assure quality control and food safety. Covers, dates and properly stores all food items at the close of business or shift. Verifies and stores food supplies properly. May be required to assist with monthly and mid-monthly food and beverage products inventories.

Maintains assigned area in a neat and orderly manner and in compliance with fire, safety, sanitation and security regulations. Cleans and maintains equipment and work areas. Disassemble and assemble component parts and accessories for cleaning, and follow safety procedures regarding the operation of equipment to avoid personal injury or damage to the equipment. Clean and use a variety of cooking utensils required to measure, weigh, and process food items. Clean, store, and maintain all kitchen utensils and clean and maintain all equipment and work areas after each use practicing a "clean as you go" concept. Removes soiled dishes, glasses, and flatware from tables and carries to dishwashing area. Cleans tables of paper, other trash, or soiled linen, salt, pepper, sugar, glasses, and flatware; serves butter, salads, and deserts as instructed. Scrapes and pre-rinses dishes, glasses and flatware for washing. Separates food waste and trash. Loads dishes into dishwasher. Hand washes dishes. Stacks and stores clean dishes. Perform various other cleaning tasks (e.g., walls and ceilings, floors, work tables, and walk-in refrigerators) following an established cleaning schedule.

May carry out bar related duties such as filling ice bins, replacing empty beer kegs, stocking beer coolers. Helps set up service bars and portable bars.

Other duties as assigned.

You will be evaluated for this position based on how well you meet the qualifications below. Your resume/application must demonstrate the required experience/education. Please see additional information on how your application is evaluated .

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

Minimum

Experience in methods and procedures relating to food preparation, presentation, reading and following recipes.

2. Experience following oral and written instructions and performing simple arithmetic.

3. Must be physically able to frequently lift objects weighing up to 40 pounds. Must be able to continuously stand, walk, stoop, reach, push, pull and bend for long periods of time.

4.