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Posted: April 10, 2026 (1 day ago)

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Cook NA-04

United States Army Installation Management Command

Department of the Army

Fresh

Salary

$19.69 - $22.97

per hour

Closes

April 27, 2026

Job Description

Summary

This job is for a cook at the bowling lanes on a military base in Virginia, where you'll prepare simple meals like pancakes, eggs, sandwiches, and soups using basic recipes and kitchen tools.

It's a hands-on role in a fast-paced setting, ideal for someone reliable who enjoys cooking everyday foods and keeping a clean workspace.

A good fit would be an entry-level cook with restaurant or cafeteria experience who works well under pressure and follows safety rules.

Key Requirements

  • Work experience preparing and cooking simple foods and short orders in a cafeteria, restaurant, or mess
  • Neatness and good grooming
  • Dependability
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Knowledge of basic food preparation techniques like peeling, chopping, slicing, and mixing ingredients
  • Familiarity with operating and cleaning kitchen equipment (gas, electric, steam, microwave)
  • Adherence to sanitation and food storage procedures to prevent contamination

Full Job Description

This position is located at the Bowling Lanes Fort Belvoir, Virginia.

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.

Incentives and Bonuses Incentives will not be paid. 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.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: 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.

Experience MUST be clearly listed on your Resume in order to receive consideration. Major Duties:

  • Performs a full range of simple cooking 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 and concentrated or dehydrated soups, sauces and gravies. Makes cold sandwich fillings. Mixes ingredients according to precisely written recipes. Covers, dates, and stores leftovers according to established procedures.
  • 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. Disassembles, cleans and assembles component parts and accessories, following safety procedures to avoid personal injury and damage to the equipment.
  • Follows established sanitation procedures when handling food. Ensures that foods are stored at the correct temperatures to prevent bacteria growth. Performs other duties as assigned.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 4/10/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 4/11/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: O1NAFAS-26-12934100