Cook (Flyers)

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About the position: This position is located at Flyers of the 35th Force Support Squadron, Misawa AB, Japan. The purpose of this position is to perform a wide variety of simple cooking tasks.

This is a Flexible category position; guaranteed 0 hours per week but may work up to 40 hours per week depending on the needs of the facility.

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, 04/01/2026 The Area of Consideration for this vacancy announcement is US Citizens and legal US residents in/around Misawa AB, Japan.

All applicants must possess a social security number and valid passport. All applicants MUST be eligible to meet local immigration requirements.

Business Based Action Family Member Preference Military Spouse Preference Outside Applicant Veteran Spouse/Widow/Parent of Veteran 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 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.

Condition(s) of Employment: 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. Must be able to satisfactorily complete a pre-employment physical.

Must be able to obtain a Food Handler's Certificate and/or complete food handler's training. Must be able to satisfactorily complete a Tier 1 background check. 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 convenience items such as frozen hash browns, fish fillets and chicken nuggets. Some cooks at this level prepare and bake pizza.

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.

Performs cooking and food preparation utilizing a variety of commercial and industrial kitchen equipment, to include, but not limited to, flat top grills and griddles, food steamers and warmers, pizza oven, salad bar, deep fryers, walk-in refrigerators and freezers, meat slicers, and other related equipment.

Performs other related duties as assigned. Continual standing and walking, and frequent stooping, reaching, pushing, pulling, and bending.

Frequently lifts or moves objects weighing up to 40 pounds unassisted, and occasionally lifts or moves objects weighing over 40 pounds with assistance.

If interested in this position please preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12891312