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COOK

Air Combat Command

Department of the Air Force

Fresh

Location

Salary

$20.17 - $23.52

per hour

Closes

February 4, 2026

Job Description

Summary

This job is for a cook at a casual dining spot on Beale Air Force Base in California, where you'll prepare simple meals like burgers, eggs, and sandwiches using basic cooking methods.

It's a flexible, part-time role with no guaranteed hours or benefits, ideal for someone with entry-level kitchen experience who enjoys hands-on food prep in a military setting.

A good fit would be a reliable person who can stand for long periods and handle physical tasks like lifting up to 40 pounds.

Key Requirements

  • Experience in food preparation and presentation from settings like grills, snack bars, or restaurants
  • Ability to follow oral and written instructions accurately
  • Knowledge of operating and cleaning food service equipment
  • Understanding of food characteristics, seasoning, and doneness
  • Physical ability to lift up to 40 pounds and stand, walk, stoop, reach, push, pull, and bend for extended periods
  • Basic arithmetic skills for measuring ingredients
  • Safe work practices in a kitchen environment

Full Job Description

About the position: This position is Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) and will be assigned to the Moos and Brews, Beale AFB, CA.

You will be scheduled to work anywhere from 0-40 hours per week; hours are not guaranteed.

This position does not receive benefits.Must be physically able to frequently lift objects weighing up to 40 pounds.

Must be able to continuously stand, walk, stoop, reach, push, pull and bend for long periods of time. 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, 02/04/2026 Business Based Action, Military Spouse Preference, Outside Applicant 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 have experience in and knowledge of methods and procedures relating to food preparation and presentation gained in a grill, snack bar, restaurant, club or similar food activity.

Ability to follow oral and written instructions, work safely, and do simple arithmetic.

Knowledge of operating and cleaning food service equipment, characteristics of various foods, and the ability to season food and decide when foods are done is required. Major Duties:

Performs a full range of simple cooking tasks by preparing and cooking items that require little or no processing such as pancakes, sausage, eggs, hamburgers and fresh or canned vegetables.

Prepares hot cereals, broiled meats; prepares and cooks concentrated or dehydrated soups, sauces, and gravies; makes cold sandwich fillings.

Prepares food by peeling, chopping, grinding, paring, cutting, slicing, dicing, pureeing, dredging, flouring or breading; weighs, measures and assembles ingredients for regular menu items; sets up and replenishes salad bar; portions foods for distribution and meal service, and covers, dates and stores leftovers according to established procedures.

Washes and cleans kitchen equipment. If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12874173

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Posted on USAJOBS: 1/28/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 1/29/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: 26-4OFSWP-140938