Cook (CYS) 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 a bar and grill on a military base in Alaska, where you'll prepare simple meals and short orders using basic kitchen techniques.
It's ideal for someone with entry-level cooking experience in a busy food service setting who can handle pressure and stay organized.
The role offers potential incentives and suits reliable team players comfortable with military environments.
Key Requirements
- Work experience preparing simple foods and short orders in a cafeteria, restaurant, or mess
- Basic knowledge of food preparation methods and procedures
- Ability to read and understand written food service materials like recipes and labels
- Skill in basic math for multiplying ingredients and measuring servings
- Knowledge of weights, measures, and conversions from standard to metric
- Skill in operating, disassembling, and cleaning basic kitchen equipment like griddles and broilers
- Knowledge of sanitation, infection, and spoilage control procedures
Full Job Description
This position is located at Chinook Winds Bar and Grill on Fort Greely, Alaska.
Up to 25% recruitment and/or retention incentive may be authorized for positions offering at least a guarantee of 10 hours per week.
To better expedite the hiring process, we recommend including full contact information (name, address, phone number, email, etc.) for professional and personal references on your resume.
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: Work experience in preparing foods and cooking simple foods and short orders in a cafeteria, restaurant, or mess.
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.
Demonstration of the following work behavior is desirable: Neatness and good grooming. Dependability. Ability to work under pressure. Major Duties:
- Prepares food by peeling, chopping, grinding, paring, cutting, slicing, dicing, pureeing, dredging, flouring, or breading.
- Weighs, measures, and assembles ingredients for regular and modified menu items.
- 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.
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