COOK (FOOD TRUCK) - DIX.

Air Mobility Command; New Hanover Township (NJ); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Air Mobility Command seeks a dedicated COOK for their Food Truck operation. The role involves preparing diverse menu items, maintaining proper food safety practices, and coordinating in a mobile kitchen setting. Applicants must meet physical and knowledge requirements related to food handling and cooking safety, ensuring a quality food service experience.

Qualifications

• Must be able to lift 50 pounds frequently.
• Experience with cooking various food items required.
• Knowledge of sanitation to safeguard food.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook a variety of menu items for Food Truck operation.
• Maintain food safety and sanitation practices.
• Operate cooking equipment and regulate temperatures.

Skills

Sanitation principles

Organizational skills

Cooking techniques

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Base pay range

$21.00/yr - $21.24/yr

Duties

Prepares and cooks a variety of menu items and dessert for Food Truck operation to include, but not limited to sandwiches, tacos, gyros, paninis, BBQ and all other items assigned. Operates a full service mobile kitchen and cooks primarily for the food truck. Works with others to roast, broil, bake, fry, broil, steam and stew meats, fish and poultry. Uses ranges, grills, carious types of ovens, deep-fat fryers, steam kettles, broilers, toasters, vegetable steamers, etc. and regulates temperature, time and other controls. Prepares sauces and gravies, bastes food as required, food for cooking or serving by dicing, carving, chopping, grinding, mixing, etc. using hand kitchen tools and powered equipment. Slices meat items by hand conforming to specific size requirements or weight specifications. Prepares and stocks food and resale beverage items on truck for daily sales/operation. Maintains proper temperature for all foods during holding, transporting, reheating and service to assure quality control and food safety. Responsible for the proper use and cleaning of equipment, safety practices, personal hygiene and conformance to food service sanitation requirements. Accountable for analyzing and correcting production problems independently. Coordinates the cooking process for food items assigned and of items prepared by other cooks.

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Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• This position requires the incumbent to complete a background investigation with favorable results.
• Must be physically able to frequently lift objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to obtain Food Handlers certificate
  
  

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, 06/30/2025

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 be able to read and understand written and oral instructions involving duties with several distinct tasks or steps. Knowledge of general sanitation principles to safeguard food against spoilage and waste, as well as for cleaning equipment and work area. Skill in organizing work assignments in logical sequence in order to execute tasks quickly and accurately.

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.

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.

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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