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Posted: March 3, 2026 (1 day ago)

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Chef

U.S. Air Forces, Europe

Department of the Air Force

Fresh

Location

Location not specified

Salary

$20 - $20

per hour

Type

Closes

Job Description

Summary

This job is for a chef at a club on a U.S.

Air Force base in Germany, where you'll prepare a variety of meals, plan menus for everyday dining and special events, and guide other kitchen staff on cooking techniques.

It's a flexible role with hours varying from 0 to 40 per week, including nights and weekends, ideal for experienced cooks who enjoy creating new recipes and managing food operations in a military community setting.

U.S. citizens or eligible legal residents in the local area, especially those connected to the military, would be a good fit.

Key Requirements

  • Experience in quantity cooking and preparing a variety of food items
  • Skills in menu planning for regular meals, fine dining, and events
  • Knowledge of quality and cost control in food preparation
  • Familiarity with inventory, storage, and procurement of food supplies and equipment
  • Experience supervising kitchen personnel
  • Understanding of dietetics, portion control, and culinary activities
  • Eligibility as a U.S. citizen or legal U.S. resident in Germany, with proof of status

Full Job Description

About the position: This position is located at Club Eifel, Spangdahlem AB, Germany. Flexible position; may work 0-40 hours per week, days and nights, weekends and holidays.

Military Spouse Preference is not lost if selected for this position. 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, 03/09/2026 The Area of Consideration for this vacancy announcement is US Citizens and legal US residents in Germany.

Recruitment limited only to the local commuting area of Spangdahlem. Legal U.S.

residents must possess a social security number or green card or be: A US citizen or A citizen of NATO country, other than the host country (Germany) In accordance with the NATO Status of Forces Agreement with Germany, citizens of the host country and citizens of a NATO country not married to an active-duty U.S.

military member are not eligible for US NAF employment.

These individuals may be eligible for employment under the Local National (LN) program; you may contact the LN Team at 06565-61-6080 or DSN 452-6080 for more information on eligibility requirements.

Must be able to provide documentation proving residence status overseas.

Family Member Preference Military Spouse Preference Outside Applicant Veteran 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 qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application.

Qualifying Experience: Must have experience in quantity cooking, preparation of a variety of food items, menu planning, quality and cost control of food preparation, inventory and storage procedures for food supplies and equipment, and procurement of food supplies and equipment.

Must have experience in supervising personnel. Must have knowledge of dietetics, planning culinary activities, and portion control. Major Duties:

The purpose of this position is to perform a wide variety of manual tasks in food preparation and food service areas.

The primary duties of this position include, but are not limited to: Performs a variety of routine tasks in a kitchen following established procedures.

Instructs cooks on proper techniques and methods of cooking and preparing a variety of food items in the art of fine culinary cuisine.

Creates and plans new culinary menu items and recipes to support the interest of customers. Plans all menus for regular meals, fine dining and parties. Performs other duties as assigned.

If interested in this position, please preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12900097

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Posted on USAJOBS: 3/3/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 3/4/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: 26-7NFSWC218682