Cook - Harmony Haven
County of Riverside
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Posted: January 5, 2026 (9 days ago)
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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 historic site on a military base in California, where you'll prepare simple meals like cereals, soups, sandwiches, and salads for staff or visitors.
It involves basic food prep, using kitchen tools safely, and keeping everything clean and organized.
A good fit would be someone reliable with entry-level cooking experience who stays calm during busy times and takes pride in neatness.
Key Requirements
- Work experience preparing and cooking simple foods and short orders in settings like cafeterias, restaurants, or messes
- Neatness and good personal grooming
- Dependability and reliability
- Ability to work effectively under pressure
- Knowledge of basic food preparation, including weighing, measuring, and mixing ingredients per recipes
- Skill in operating, cleaning, and maintaining kitchen equipment while following safety procedures
- Ability to clean and store food leftovers properly and maintain work areas
Full Job Description
This position is located at the historic Hacienda, Fort Hunter Liggett, CA. Incentives and Bonuses Incentives will not be paid.
This position will have a first cut off of January 8, 2026, and applicants that submit a complete application packet prior to that date and found eligible may be given first consideration.
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.
Demonstration of the following work behavior is desirable: a. Neatness and good grooming. b. Dependability. c. 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. Prepares hot cereals, concentrated or dehydrated soups, sauces and gravies. Makes cold sandwich fillings. Sets up and replenishes salad bar.
- Prepares food, weighs, measures, and assembles ingredients for regular and modified menu items. Mixes ingredients according to written recipes. Covers, dates and stores leftovers according to established procedures.
- Operates a variety of kitchen equipment. Disassembles, cleans and re-assembles component parts and accessories. Follows safety procedures to avoid personal injury and damage to the equipment.
- Cleans, stores and maintains all equipment and work areas after each use. Cleans other work areas and equipment on an established cleaning schedule.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
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