Cook-05 INT - 6915

USCG Base Cape Cod MWR; New London (CT); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

USCG Base Cape Cod MWR in New London, CT is seeking a Cook-05 INT for the MWR Academy to prepare and cook a variety of menu items, operate kitchen equipment, and maintain food safety and quality.

This intermittent, 0-19 hours/week position requires physical stamina, the ability to lift up to 40 pounds, and reliable teamwork in a fast-paced environment.

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 and stand for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and cooks a variety of menu items as directed.
• Operates kitchen equipment using gas, electricity, steam, or microwave heat sources.
• Maintains proper food temperatures and safety during holding, transport, and serving.
• Cleans and maintains utensils, equipment and work areas; follows a clean-as-you-go policy.
• May assist with inventory and bar-related duties as needed.

Skills

Food prep procedures

Reading recipes

Physical stamina

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

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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.