Cook, NA-06

United States Army Installation Management Command; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 38,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

401k plan

Paid personal time off

Federal holidays

Job summary

United States Army Installation Management Command in Honolulu, Hawaii seeks a Cook (NA-06) to prepare and cook a wide range of menu items in a fast-paced environment. Candidates must follow recipes, maintain safety and sanitation, and assist with inventory and meal service to support Army personnel and guests.

The role emphasizes health standards, equipment operation, and teamwork. Local candidates receive first consideration as PCS is not authorized; position offers benefits typical to Army

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of food preparation and cooking techniques.
• Understanding of proper cooking temperatures and safe storage practices.
• Ability to follow recipes and scale quantities for different portions.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook a variety of menu items per recipes.
• Monitor temperatures and sanitation throughout service.
• Assist in plating, garnishes, salads, and desserts as required.
• Operate kitchen equipment and maintain a clean, safe work area.
• Train junior staff and supervise in absence of senior cooks.

Skills

Food preparation

Temperature control

Safe food handling

Time management

Tools

Kitchen equipment operation

Job description

Serves as a Cook in the Kitchen Department of the Hale Koa Hotel. This is an open continuous announcement. Resumes are only good for 3 months. You must reapply every 3 months to maintain consideration throughout the year. Local candidates will be reviewed first as PCS is not authorized. If determined that area of consideration is to be expanded, all candidates will be considered.

Key Responsibilities

Prepares and cooks a variety of menu items. Working alone or with the assistance of a higher-grade cook or supervisor, prepares a variety of foods and desserts according to menu requirements. Follows recipes to prepare such as soups, stews, casseroles, gravies, sauces, hot cereals, syrups, meatloaf, meatballs, hamburgers, and croquettes. Adjusts recipes for larger or smaller quantities. Roasts a variety of meats such as beef, pork, veal, lamb, fish, and poultry.

Grills and deep fries foods. Broils and steams foods. Slices meat by hand and by mechanical means, to specific requirements. Apportions foods for family style servings as well as for plate service. Prepares vegetables and cold food platters. Make a variety of salads and salad dressings. Make sandwiches. Prepares eggs in a variety of ways, French toast, pancakes, and crepes. Makes coffee, tea, and fruit drinks.

Follows health and safety precautions to ensure safe preparation and storage of food items. Monitors and maintains appropriate temperature of all food items throughout preparation and service. Brings prepared foods from preparation area to refrigerators or serving area. Picks up items needed for menu preparation, rotating food inventories as appropriate Takes inventory to determine ordering requirements. Loads hot foods in carts. Sets up and serves food as necessary.

Check food for appropriate preparation, temperature, and packaging. Operates kitchen equipment designed to mix and cook food items. Uses, cleans and maintains power kitchen equipment. Keeps cooking utensils cleaned and ready for use. Keeps working area clean in accordance with standard sanitation requirements. Maintains personal hygiene. Performs other duties as assigned.

Skill and Knowledge: Basic knowledge of food preparation principles and practical understanding of the physical processes that occur in cooking. Knowledge of proper cooking temperatures and preparation methods for a variety of foods. Ability to schedule and coordinate preparation of a number of different foods in order to ensure that they are ready for service at the appropriate mealtime.

Knowledge of food borne illnesses, food safety, and proper storage methods for hot and cold food items in order to prevent loss or illness due to spoilage. Ability to follow written and verbal instructions, particularly standard recipes, and detailed cooking instructions. Skill in operating and cleaning a wide variety of food service equipment, including special equipment for the preparation of large volume items.

Skill in carving, preparing garnishes, and assembling attractive platters, salads, and other food presentations. Responsibility: Assignments are received orally or in writing from a higher graded cook or supervisor. Employee plans, coordinates, and times assignments to assure that food items are prepared at correct temperature and on time. Assists in training lower grade cooks or kitchen help and provide advice on how to improve their work methods.

Employee is responsible for the safe use and care of kitchen equipment, for personnel and environmental safety and for personal hygiene. Work is evaluated in process and upon completion by the supervisor or higher-grade cook in terms of timeliness, quality, flavor, and appearance of prepared foods and conformance to sanitation and safety standards. Physical Effort: Work involves continual standing and walking, frequent stooping, reaching, pushing, pulling, and bending.

Must be able to lift or move objects up to 40 pounds unassisted, and occasionally lift or move objects weighing over 40 pounds with the assistance of other workers or lifting devices. Working Conditions: Work is performed in kitchen areas, which are well lighted but are often hot and noisy. Employee is exposed to steam, fumes, odors from cooking, and to extreme temperature changes when entering walk-in refrigerators or freezing units. Must stand on tile floor.

Subject to burns, cuts, and slipping on wet floors.

Working for Army Non-Appropriated Funds (NAF) can offer numerous advantages. Army NAF employment can provide a sense of pride and fulfillment, as you'll be supporting communities comprised of military and civilian personnel, and their families, which contributes to the Department of Defense's overall mission. We offer a wide range of career opportunities, including jobs in childcare, recreation, hospitality, and more.

Many employees have opportunities for professional development, including training, education, and certification programs to help towards career advancement. As an Army NAF employee, you'll have access to some on-base facilities, including fitness centers, libraries, and many other amenities.

Regular full-time and part-time employees are eligible for enrollment in health and life insurance, participation in 401k and retirement plans, and paid personal time off and federal holidays. NAF flexible employees, working in the United States or a U.S. citizen or spouse or child of a U.S. citizen working for a NAFI in a foreign area, are eligible to participate in the NAF 401(k) plan. Some flexible employees may also be eligible to receive health insurance.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with United States Army Installation Management Command, Department of the Army.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $27.44 – $32.02/hr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-12-24.

Who is eligible to apply?

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

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