COOK (CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER) - LAKEHURST

Air Mobility Command

Lakehurst (NJ)

On-site

USD 24,000 - 35,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Job summary

Air Mobility Command at Lakehurst, NJ, seeks a Cook for the Child Development Center. This National/Non-Appropriated Funds (NAF) role supports meal preparation, portion control, and timely kitchen operations.

The position is Regular, 20-40 hours per week, and requires physical ability to lift up to 40 lbs, stand long periods, and obtain a Food Handler's Certificate. Pre-employment physical and NACI checks apply.

Qualifications

Experience in food preparation principles and characteristics of food.
Ability to preform yield testing to determine portion cost and adjust ingredients.
Knowledge of procedures to order, issue and store food.

Responsibilities

Prepare and cook meals on time.
Perform yield testing to determine portion cost and adjust recipes.
Order, issue and store food; maintain cleanliness and safety.

Skills

Food preparation

Yield testing

Food storage

Physical stamina

Education

Foreign education evaluation

Job description

COOK (CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER) - LAKEHURST

Schedule: This is a Regular Position (can work 20-40 hours per week).

About the position: This position is Non-Appropriated Funds (NAF) and will be assigned to the Child Development Center, Lakehurst, New Jersey.

Key Responsibilities

Must have experience in and knowledge of food preparation principles and characteristics of food, and of planning processes to ensure entire meals are prepared and cooked on time. Must be able to preform yield testing to determine portion cost and to adjust ingredients in standardized recipes. Must have knowledge of procedures to order, issue and store food. Experience and knowledge must have been gained in a grill, snack bar, restaurant, club or similar food activity.

Must be physically able to frequently lift objects weighing up to 40 pounds, and occasionally over 40 pounds. Must be able to continuously stand, walk, stoop, reach, push, pull and bend for long periods of time. Must be able to satisfactorily compete a pre-employment physical. Must be able to obtain a Food Handler's Certificate and/or complete food handler's training. Must be able to satisfactorily complete a National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI).

Performs other related duties as assigned. If interested in this position please preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13090324

Requirements & 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. FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program.

It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Air Mobility Command, Department of the Air Force.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $21.46 – $21.46/hr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-15.

What is the work schedule?

This is a This is a Regular Position (can work 20-40 hours per week). position.

Who is eligible to apply?

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