COOK LEADER

Air Force Special Operations Command; Cannon Afb (NM); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Air Force Special Operations Command in New Mexico is seeking a part-time staff member to manage the day-to-day operation of the Tailgate Sports Bar at Cannon AFB. Responsibilities include requisitioning supplies, cashiering, food preparation, training junior staff, and ensuring sanitation standards are met.

The position is non-appropriated fund (NAF) and may involve budgeting, menu planning, and supervising NA-04 cooks and NA-02 Food Service Workers. Applications close on 2026-10-12.

Qualifications

• Food service experience or familiarity with snack bar operations.
• Cashier duties and basic accounting practices.
• Foreign education may be used to meet requirements.

Responsibilities

• Determine menu items and pricing for snack bar offerings; monitor and requisition supplies.
• Maintain menu cost cards; perform monthly inventories and assist with budget.
• Prepare a variety of foods and beverages; ensure sanitation and safety standards.
• Supervise snack bar staff and coordinate schedules; oversee weekly sanitation records.

Skills

Food service

Cashier duties

Education

Foreign education acceptable

Job description

• Hiring Agency: Air Force Special Operations Command

About the position: This position is Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) and will be assigned to the 27 SOFSS Tailgate Sports Lounge. This position is regular part time. The purpose of this position is to manage the day-to-day operation of the Tailgate Sports Bar, including requisitioning supplies, cashiering, food preparation and training of subordinate snack bar personnel.

Key Responsibilities

1. Determine menu items and appropriate cost for items served in the snack bar, with consideration for the cost of goods. Monitors and requisitions food supplies, as necessary, to accommodate customer needs and desires. Prepares blanket purchase logs and call sheets, (AF Form 1408) for snack bar supplies (beer, soft drinks, food items, etc.) Verifies snack bar deliver slips and vendor invoices to ensure that deliveries confirm to requests. 2.

Maintains menu cost card on food items. Performs physical inventories monthly. Implement new menu items as suggested by customer requests. Participates in preparation of snack bar budget. 3. Perform a variety of tasks such as grilling or frying hamburgers, hot dogs, bacon, eggs, and sausage by watching while items are cooking, turning as required, regulating temperature and removing when done.

Measures and weighs portions and ingredients according to recipes in the preparation of salads, dinner plates, etc. Prepare toast, salads, salad dressing and both hot and cold sandwiches. Open and prepare canned foods for serving. Places cooked foods on serving dishes for presentation to customers. Washes and cleans kitchen equipment to ensure sanitation standards are met. 4.

Oversees the work the NA-04 cooks and, NA-02 Food Service Workers ensuring compliance with established policies and procedures and safety and sanitation standards. Helps manager with work schedules for snack bar personnel. 5. Responsible for the maintenance of weekly self-inspection sanitation folder and administering food handler's tests. 6. Performs cashier duties during serving times, taking orders, collecting money and making change. Operates a cash register.

Responsible for cash accountability and proper preparation of accountability documentation. 7. Performs other related duties assigned.

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 Force Special Operations Command, Department of the Air Force.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $21.94 - $22.86/hr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-12.

Who is eligible to apply?

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