Cook NA-06
United States Army Installation Management Command
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Cook NA-04
United States Army Installation Management Command
Department of the Army
Job Description
Summary
This job is for a cook at various recreational facilities on a U.S. Army base in Alaska, where you'll prepare simple meals, follow recipes, and keep the kitchen clean and safe.
It's ideal for someone with basic cooking experience who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and can handle pressure while maintaining neatness and reliability.
Incentives like bonuses may be available to attract qualified applicants.
Key Requirements
- Basic knowledge of food preparation methods and procedures
- Skill in cooking a limited variety of prepared or short order foods
- Ability to read and understand written food service materials like recipes and labels
- Skill in basic mathematical computations for recipes and measurements
- Knowledge of weights, measures, and conversions from standard to metric
- Skill in operating, disassembling, and cleaning basic kitchen equipment
- Knowledge of sanitation, infection, and spoilage control procedures
Full Job Description
This announcement will be used to fill vacancies for various FMWR facilities on Fort Wainwright, Alaska.
These facilities include City Center, Birch Hill Ski and Snowboard Area, Chena Bend Golf Course, Warrior Zone and more! Incentives and Bonuses Incentives may be paid.
Up to 25% recruitment and/or retention incentive may be authorized for positions offering at least a guarantee of 10 hours per week. Resumes must be two pages (or less).
Resumes should clearly demonstrate the applicant's relevant experience, skills, knowledge and abilities as they pertain to this position.
A qualified candidate must possess the following: Basic knowledge of food preparation methods and procedures. Skill to cook a limited variety of prepared foods or short order foods.
Ability to read and understand written food service material, such as food labels, standardized recipes, and basic work instructions.
Skill in performing basic mathematical computations to multiply ingredients in a recipe or to determine how many servings a container will hold.
Knowledge of the various tables of weights and measures and ability to follow instructions to convert from standard to metric measurements.
Skill in operating, disassembling and cleaning basic food service equipment such as griddles, broilers, and food grinders. Knowledge of basic sanitation, infection and spoilage control procedures.
Work experience in preparing foods and cooking simple foods and short orders in a cafeteria, restaurant, or mess. Demonstration of the following work behavior is desirable: Neatness and good grooming.
Dependability. Ability to work under pressure. Major Duties:
- Performs a full range of simple cooking by preparing and cooking items that require little or no processing.
- Mixes ingredients according to precisely written recipes.
- Operates a variety of kitchen equipment using gas, electricity, steam or microwave heat sources.
- Uses and cleans a variety of cooking utensils to measure, weigh, and process food items.
- Ensures that foods are stored at the correct temperatures to prevent bacteria growth.
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