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COOK
Pacific Air Forces
Department of the Air Force
Location
Location not specified
Salary
$20.95 - $24.43
per hour
Type
Closes
February 2, 2026
Job Description
Summary
This job is for a cook at a Chili's Grill and Bar on a U.S. Air Force base in Japan, where you'll prepare fresh meals like meats, soups, and sauces from scratch without relying on pre-made mixes.
It's a flexible, part-time role with hours varying from 0 to 40 per week, open to U.S. citizens and legal residents living nearby.
A good fit would be someone with hands-on cooking experience who enjoys working in a fast-paced restaurant setting and can handle recipe adjustments and timing multiple dishes.
Key Requirements
- U.S. citizen or legal U.S. resident residing within 100 miles of Yokota AB, Japan, with proof of eligibility and Social Security number
- Relevant experience in food preparation, including paid, unpaid, or volunteer work
- Knowledge of food preparation principles and characteristics of various foods
- Ability to perform yield tests and adjust ingredients in standardized recipes
- Understanding of procedures for ordering, issuing, and storing food
- Skills in preparing meats, fish, poultry, soups, stocks, gravies, sauces, and puddings without packaged mixes
- Ability to coordinate cooking times to ensure meals are completed on schedule and at proper temperatures
Full Job Description
About the position: This position is Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) and is located at the Chili's Grill and Bar, Yokota AB, Japan. This is an Intermittent (Flexible) position, 0-40 hours per week.
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, 02/02/2026 The Area of Consideration for this vacancy announcement is US Citizens and legal US residents who are residing within the commuting area (100 miles) of Yokota AB, Japan.
Legal U.S. residents must possess a social security number. Must be able to provide documentation proving residence status overseas.
Business Based Action Family Member Preference Military Spouse Preference Outside Applicant Veteran Spouse/Widow/Parent of Veteran 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 qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application.
Qualifying Experience: Experience in and knowledge of food preparation principals and characteristics of food.
Ability to perform yield tests and understand how to adjust ingredients in standardized recipes. Knowledge of procedures to order, issue, and store food. Major Duties:
Prepares meats, fish, and poultry using various methods. Prepares soups, stocks, broths, gravies, sauces, and puddings without the use of packaged mixes.
Adjusts standardized recipes for number of servings and performs yield testing. Prepares meals by coordinating cooking time so all items are completed on time and at proper temperature.
If interested in this position please preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12870748
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