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United States Space Force
Department of the Air Force
Location
California
Salary
$21.25 - $21.25
per hour
Type
Closes
February 19, 2026
Job Description
Summary
This job involves preparing and cooking meals in a club setting for the United States Space Force in California, focusing on making a variety of foods like meats, vegetables, and sauces that look and taste great while serving them on time.
It's a hands-on role in a busy kitchen environment, similar to working in a restaurant or cafeteria.
A good fit would be someone with cooking experience who enjoys teamwork, can handle physical tasks like lifting and standing for long periods, and pays close attention to food quality and freshness.
Key Requirements
- Experience in food preparation and knowledge of food characteristics from a restaurant, club, cafeteria, or similar setting
- Ability to plan, coordinate, and time-sequence meal preparation to serve items simultaneously without waste or overcooking
- Skill in adjusting recipes for different serving sizes, making substitutions, and seasoning to enhance taste and appeal
- Capacity to evaluate food quality by color, consistency, temperature, odor, and taste, including checking raw materials for freshness
- Physical ability to lift objects up to 40 pounds frequently and over 40 pounds occasionally
- Ability to stand, walk, stoop, reach, push, pull, and bend continuously for long periods
- Preparation of visually appealing food using quantity cooking procedures for various menu items
Full Job Description
About the position: This position is Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) and will be assigned to the 30th FSS Community Services Collocated Club - Pacific Coast Club.
Must be physically able to frequently lift objects weighing up to 40 pounds, and occasionally over 40 pounds. 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, 02/19/2026 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 a thorough knowledge of food preparation and characteristics of foods.
Must be able to plan, coordinate, and time sequence steps needed to prepare entire meals on time without overcooking or waste.
Must be able to adjust recipes for servings required, substitutions and seasoning; recognize characteristics of foods in deciding that raw materials are fresh; and judge prepared food by color, consistency, temperature, odor and taste.
Experience and knowledge must have been gained in a restaurant, club, cafeteria, or similar establishment.
Must be physically able to frequently lift objects weighing up to 40 pounds, and occasionally over 40 pounds.
Must be able to continuously stand, walk, stoop, reach, push, pull and bend for long periods of time You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Major Duties:
Using a full range of quantity cooking procedures from common or frequently used to new or difficult recipes, over a period of time prepares a variety of meats, poultry, seafood, vegetables, sauces and gravies.
On a day-to-day basis, prepares four or more menu items for one meal which involves planning and coordinating steps to ensure that all items are ready for serving at the same time; or prepares menu items using special or difficult recipes involving many steps, ingredients, or long preparation time; or may do both.
Prepares and presents food so that it is visually appealing to customers. Examine all food for quality and freshness before preparation.
May make adjustments or substitutions in food preparation procedures and seasoning to make the food more attractive and to improve taste. May test and evaluate new food products.
Performs other related duties as assigned. If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12874450
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