Cook (CYS) NA-06
United States Army Installation Management Command
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COOK, NA-7404-04
U.S. Marine Corps
Department of the Navy
Location
Jacksonville, North Carolina
Salary
$19.76 - $19.76
per hour
Type
Closes
January 21, 2026
Job Description
Summary
This job involves preparing simple meals like eggs, pancakes, hamburgers, and soups in a Marine Corps community center kitchen, while also handling tasks like unloading deliveries and possibly running a cash register.
It's a hands-on role in a supportive team environment that helps improve life for Marines and their families.
A good fit would be someone reliable with basic cooking experience who can follow recipes, work quickly under time pressure, and handle moderate physical work.
Key Requirements
- Working knowledge of food preparation methods for small quantities
- Ability to read and understand food labels, recipes, and instructions
- Skill in basic math for scaling recipes and calculating servings
- Knowledge of food characteristics like color, flavor, texture, and cooking times
- Ability to plan and time cooking steps to meet serving schedules
- Physical ability to lift up to 45 lbs independently and over 45 lbs with help
- Experience with simple cooking tasks such as broiling meats, making sandwiches, and preparing cereals
Full Job Description
Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS) is looking for the best and brightest to join our Team!
MCCS is a comprehensive program that supports and enhances the quality of life for Marines, their families, and others in the Marine Corps Community.
We offer a team oriented environment comprised of military personnel, civilian employees, contractors and volunteers who keep the organization functioning smoothly and effectively.
What are we looking for?
Working knowledge of the methods and procedures relating to food preparation in small quantities, and the skill to apply such information to cook a limited variety of prepared foods.
Ability to read and understand written food service material such as food labels, standardized recipes, etc.
Ability to perform basic arithmetic computations in multiplying ingredients for a recipe and calculating how many servings.
Knowledge of the characteristics of various foods such as color, flavor, consistency, texture, and temperature and cooking time required.
Skill in planning, coordinating and timing sequence of steps required to have all menu items ready for serving at specified time. Major Duties:
What to Expect: Performs a full range of simple cooking tasks by preparing and cooking items requiring little or no processing such as pancakes, sausage, eggs, hamburgers, and fresh or canned vegetables.
Prepares all forms of hot cereals; broils meats; prepares and cooks concentrated or dehydrated soups, sauces, and gravies; and makes cold sandwich fillings.
May unload food from delivery trucks and move heavy garbage cans. May operate cash register and be responsible for own change fund.
Work is evaluated in terms of quality of food cooked and adherence to instructions and time schedules. Lifts and carries objects up to 45 lbs independently and objects over 45 lbs with assistance.
Performs other related duties as required.
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