Cook
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COOK
Air Force Global Strike Command
Department of the Air Force
Job Description
Summary
This job is for a cook at a community center on an Air Force base in South Dakota, where you'll handle basic food preparation like chopping ingredients, cooking simple meals, and cleaning up afterward.
It's a flexible part-time role with no guaranteed hours, up to 40 per week, and open to everyone with relevant experience.
A good fit would be someone with hands-on cooking background from places like restaurants or snack bars who can handle physical tasks and work in a fast-paced kitchen.
Key Requirements
- Experience in food preparation and presentation from settings like grills, snack bars, restaurants, or clubs
- Knowledge of methods and procedures for cooking simple items requiring little processing
- Ability to lift objects weighing up to 40 pounds frequently
- Physical capability to stand, walk, stoop, reach, push, pull, and bend continuously for long periods
- Skills in peeling, chopping, grinding, paring, cutting, slicing, portioning, and storing food
- Familiarity with following written recipes to produce quality products efficiently
- Ability to wash and clean kitchen equipment
Full Job Description
About the position: This position is Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) and will be assigned to the Community Center on Ellsworth AFB.
This is a flexible work schedule with no minimum guaranteed hours; however, you may work up to 40 hours. 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, 02/01/2026 Business Based Action, Military Spouse Preference, Outside Applicant Veteran, Spouse/Widow/Parent of 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.
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. Major Duties:
Performs a full range of simple cooking tasks by preparing and cooking items that require little or no processing. Prepares food by peeling, chopping, grinding, paring, cutting and slicing.
Portions foods for distribution and meal service, and covers, dates and stores leftovers according to established procedures. Washes and cleans kitchen equipment.
Mix ingredients according written recipes that produce quality products, minimize preparation time. Performs other related duties as assigned.
If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12868904
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