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Posted: February 17, 2026 (4 days ago)

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Cook

Pacific Air Forces

Department of the Air Force

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Salary

$19.97 - $19.97

per hour

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Job Description

Summary

This job is for a cook at a golf course restaurant on a military base in Alaska, where you'll prepare simple meals like burgers, sandwiches, fries, and breakfast items, while keeping the kitchen clean and safe.

It's a flexible, seasonal role with hours varying from zero to 40 per week, ending no later than October 2026, and it's open to anyone who meets the basic experience needs.

A good fit would be someone with basic cooking skills from restaurants or similar settings, who can handle physical work and follow food safety rules.

Key Requirements

  • Experience in food preparation and presentation from settings like grills, snack bars, or restaurants
  • Ability to follow oral and written instructions and perform simple arithmetic
  • Knowledge of operating, cleaning, and maintaining food service equipment
  • Understanding of food characteristics, seasoning, and determining doneness
  • Physical ability to lift up to 40 pounds and stand, walk, stoop, reach, push, pull, and bend for long periods
  • Obtain a Food Handler's Certificate or complete food handlers training
  • Follow sanitation procedures and store food at proper temperatures

Full Job Description

About the position: This position is Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) and will be assigned to the Moose Run Golf Course on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, AK.

Recruitment Incentive of $1000 may be authorized. This is a Seasonal position Not-To-Exceed 31-Oct-2026.

This position is Flexible, meaning you are guaranteed a minimum of 0 hours per week to a maximum of 40 hours per week. Your schedule will depend on needs of the facility.

Who May Apply: Open to everyone. Applicants will be categorized by preference(s) and/or priority consideration eligibilities.

An applicant's eligibility will be determined based on eligibility claimed in the questionnaire and proof of eligibility MUST be provided with application by the closing date, 03/26/2026 Business Based Action, Military Spouse Preference, Outside Applicant Veteran, Spouse/Widow/Parent of Veteran, and Transition Hiring Preference In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social).

You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if the position allows for qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application.

Qualifying Experience: Must have experience in and knowledge of methods and procedures relating to food preparation and presentation gained in a grill, snack bar, restaurant, or similar food activity.

Ability to follow oral and written instructions, work safely, and do simple arithmetic.

Knowledge of operating and cleaning food service equipment, characteristics of various foods, and the ability to season food and decide when foods are done is required.

Must be physically able to frequently life objects weighing up to 40 pounds. Must be able to continuously stand, walk, stoop, reach, push, pull, and bend for long periods of time.

Must be able to obtain a Food Handler's Certificate and/or complete food handlers training. Major Duties:

Performs a full range of simple cooking tasks by preparing and cooking items such as hamburgers, hot dogs, hot sandwiches, French fries, onion rings, other fry items, cold sandwiches, eggs, breakfast meats, hash browns, and other breakfast items.

Prepares and cooks dehydrated soups, sauces, and gravies.

Prepares food by peeling, chopping, paring, cutting, slicing, and dicing; weighs, measures, and assembles ingredients for regular menu items; portions food for distribution and meal service, and covers, dates, and stores leftovers according to established procedures.

Washes and cleans kitchen equipment. Follows established sanitation procedures when handling food. Ensures that foods are stored at the correct temperatures to prevent bacteria growth.

Operates a variety of kitchen equipment using gas, electricity, steam, or microwave heat sources.

Disassembles, cleans, and assembles component parts and accessories according to safety procedures to avoid personal injury and damage to the equipment.

Cleans other work areas and equipment, such as worktables floors, refrigerators, freezers, etc.. on an established cleaning schedule. Performs other related duties as assigned.

If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12891224

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Posted on USAJOBS: 2/17/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 2/18/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: 26-9MFSWG176722