Cook II - Part Time/On-Call

Tlingit Haida Tribal Business Corporation; Harris Township (PA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading company seeks a Cook II to join their team in Fairfield, PA. The successful candidate will independently prepare and cook food in a high-volume dining facility. This part-time, on-call position offers flexible hours and requires strong cooking skills and food safety compliance.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Paid holidays

Health and Wellness Program

Qualifications

• Experience in a full-service restaurant preferred.
• Ability to maintain a ServSafe certification.
• Must satisfy Food Service Medical Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Prepare large quantities of food using various methods.
• Operate and maintain kitchen equipment.
• Ensure compliance with food safety standards.

Skills

Food safety

Customer service

Cooking methods

Education

ServSafe certification

Job description

Subsidiary:	KIRA Aviation Services LLC
Job Title:	Cook II
Job Location:	Fairfield, PA
Labor Category:	Part Time/On-Call | Non-Exempt l SCA
Clearance Level:	Secret
Travel Requirement:	N/A
Pay:	$20.00 p/h
Health and Welfare:	$6.08/hr. up to 40 hours per week to be used toward medical premiums

Tlingit Haida Tribal Business Corporation (THTBC) is a family of 8(a), HUBZone, SDB, and other companies wholly-owned by the largest tribe in Alaska. Each of its wholly-owned 30+ subsidiaries are uniquely qualified to deliver value to its customers and teaming partners. For over 30 years, THTBC has operated as a trusted US Federal contractor throughout the US and worldwide. THTBC delivers outstanding service with innovative, low-cost contract solutions to all its public and private sector customers worldwide.

Scope of Work: The Cook II is responsible for independently preparing and cooking large quantities of food in a high-volume dining facility while ensuring quality, consistency, and compliance with food safety standards.

This is a part-time, on-call position. Hours will vary based on operational needs and may include weekdays, weekends, evenings, or holidays. There is no guaranteed minimum number of hours per week.

Responsibilities:

• Independently prepare large quantities of food using a variety of cooking methods as prescribed by Army recipes and local menu plans
• Provides proper plate-up and portion control
• Operate, maintain, and clean kitchen equipment
• Display good customer relation skills and take initiative to greet guests in a friendly manner.
• Maintains and records proper temperature controls, food storage, and food rotation.
• Performs all side work and setup/breakdown duties as assigned.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• A minimum of two (2) years of prior cooking experience in a full-service restaurant is preferred.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a ServSafe certification.
• Experience in a military kitchen (DFAC) is preferred.

• Must satisfactorily complete Food Service Medical Clearance (Tri Service Food Code - TB Med 530).

• Ability to obtain and maintain a fully adjudicated Secret Clearance.
• Must be able to obtain an interim Secret Clearance prior to start.
• Must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license and a safe driving record, in accordance with company policy, to operate vehicles or equipment as required for the position.
• All candidates must successfully complete pre-employment screening, which may include a criminal background check, motor vehicle record review, and a 5-panel drug test, in accordance with company policy and applicable laws.

Physical Demands / Work Environment:

• Fast-paced commercial kitchen environment with exposure to heat, noise, sharp tools, and cleaning chemicals; requires adherence to food safety and sanitation standards.
• Physical requirements include (but are not limited to) the ability to lift 50 pounds, pushing, pulling, carrying, stooping, bending, squatting, standing, and reaching for long periods of time.
• Must be able to work on-call, alternate, and extended shifts as needed to support mission requirements, including nights, weekends, and holidays. To meet contractual obligations, employees may also be required to remain on-site for extended periods during scheduled exercises or real-world events (e.g., 24-hour lockdowns).

Benefits:

THTBC offers full-time employees and their families a comprehensive benefits package which includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Health Savings Account
• Hospital Indemnity Plan
• Company paid short term disability, basic life & AD&D
• Employee paid long term disability, voluntary life, and AD&D for dependents
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Accrued PTO based on years of service and up to 56 hours of paid sick leave each year
• Paid holidays throughout the calendar year
• Health and Wellness Program
• LifeMart Employee Discounts on travel, hotels, car rentals, electronics and more!

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform all the essential duties of the position satisfactorily. The requirements are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. May be required to obtain and maintain a security clearance, including successful completion of a thorough background investigation.

THTBC is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, United States military veteran's status, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, family structure, medical condition including genetic characteristics or information, veteran status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us and let us know the nature of your request. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis.