Cook NA-04
United States Army Installation Management Command
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Cook NA-06
United States Army Installation Management Command
Department of the Army
Location
Fort Knox, Kentucky
Salary
$21.47 - $25.02
per hour
Type
Closes
March 12, 2026
Job Description
Summary
This job is for a cook at a brewhouse on a military base in Fort Knox, Kentucky, where you'll prepare a variety of meals, desserts, and drinks from recipes while managing kitchen tasks like inventory and cleaning.
It's ideal for someone with hands-on cooking experience who enjoys working in a fast-paced food service environment and follows safety rules closely.
No advanced degrees are needed, just practical skills from at least six months in a similar role.
Key Requirements
- At least 6 months of work experience in cooking or food preparation using professional kitchen equipment
- Ability to prepare and cook a variety of menu items, including meats, vegetables, salads, sandwiches, and desserts
- Skill in following recipes and adjusting quantities for different serving sizes
- Proficiency in operating, cleaning, and maintaining kitchen appliances and utensils
- Knowledge of health, safety, and sanitation standards for food preparation and storage
- Strong verbal and written communication skills in English
- Capability to perform inventory management, rotate stock, and keep work areas clean
Full Job Description
This position is located at Samuel Adams Brewhouse. 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.
A qualified candidate must possess the following: A minimum of 6 months of work experience directly related to the duties described above, that included skill in working with professional kitchen appliances and equipment.
Be able to communicate (verbal and written) in English. Major Duties:
- Prepares and cooks a variety of menu items. Working alone or with the assistance of a higher-grade cook or supervisor, prepares a variety of foods and desserts according to menu requirements.
- Follows recipes to prepare items such as soups, stews, casseroles, gravies, sauces, hot cereals, syrups, meatloaf, meatballs, hamburgers, and croquettes. Adjusts recipes for larger or smaller quantities.
- Roasts a variety of meats such as beef, pork, veal, lamb, fish, and poultry. Grills and deep fries foods. Broils and steams foods. Slices meat by hand and by mechanical means, to specific requirements.
- Prepares vegetables and cold food platters. Make a variety of salads and salad dressings. Make sandwiches. Prepares eggs in a variety of ways. Makes coffee, tea, and fruit drinks.
- Follows health and safety precautions to ensure safe preparation and storage of food items. Monitors and maintains appropriate temperature of all food items throughout preparation and service.
- Brings prepared foods from preparation area to refrigerators or serving area. Picks up items needed for menu preparation, rotating food inventories as appropriate. Takes inventory to determine ordering requirements.
- Operates kitchen equipment designed to mix and cook food items. Uses, cleans and maintains power kitchen equipment. Keeps cooking utensils cleaned and ready for use.
- Keeps working area clean in accordance with standard sanitation requirements. Maintains personal hygiene.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
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