Cook

About the position: This position is Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) and will be assigned to the Compass Cafe at Seymour Johnson AFB. Hours for this position will be determined by the facility manager depending on the needs of the facility. Continual standing and walking, and frequent stooping, reaching, pulling, pushing, and bending.

Frequently lifts or moves objects up to 40 pounds unassisted, and on occasion over 40 pounds with assistance. Must be able to pass a Pre-Employment physical.

Performs full range of simple cooking tasks by preparing and cooking items that require little or no processing such as pancakes, sausage, eggs, hamburgers, and fresh or canned vegetables. Prepares hot cereals, broiled meats; prepares and cooks concentrated or dehydrated soups, sauces, and gravies; makes cold sandwich fillings.

Prepares convenience items such as frozen hash browns, fish fillets and chicken nuggets. Some cooks will cook and prepare pizzas. Prepares food by peeling, chopping, grinding, cutting, slicing, dicing, pureeing, dredging, flouring or breading; weighs, measures and assembles ingredients for regular menu items. Dates and stores leftovers according to established procedures.

If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/View. Questionnaire/13093484

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, 10/25/2026 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, Ameri. Corps) 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, club or similar food activity.

Knowledge of cleaning and operating food service equipment and, characteristics of various foods, and the ability to season food and decide when foods are done is required. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. This position does not allow for education substitution.