
COOK
U.S. Air Force Academy
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Job overview
U.S. Air Force Academy is hiring a COOK. This non‑appropriated fund cook position at the Eisenhower Golf Course, Air Force Academy, Colorado requires candidates to demonstrate experience and knowledge of food preparation and presentation, follow oral and written instructions, work safely, perform simple arithmetic, operate and clean food service equipment, and be physically able to lift up to 40 pounds and stand for long periods.
Key focus areas include Prepare and cook items such as pancakes, sausage, eggs, hamburgers, and vegetables, Prepare hot cereals, broiled meats, soups, sauces, gravies, and cold sandwich fillings, and Prepare convenience items including frozen hash browns, fish fillets, and chicken nuggets.
Successful candidates bring Experience In Food Preparation And Presentation, Physically Able To Lift 40 Pounds, and Continuously Stand For Long Periods. Important skills include Food Preparation, Food Presentation, Follow Oral Instructions, Follow Written Instructions, Work Safely, and Simple Arithmetic. Preferred (not required): Preparing Pancakes, Preparing Sausage, Preparing Eggs, and Preparing Hamburgers.
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Full job description
About the position: This position is Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) and will be assigned to the Eisenhower Golf Couse, Air Force Academy, Colorado. This position does not include benefits. 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, 10/13/2026 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, club 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 lift objects weighing up to 40 pounds. Must be able to continuously stand, walk, stoop, reach, push, pull and bend for long periods of time. Successful completion and favorable adjudication of applicable background investigation (Tier 1 Level) is required. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Performs a 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 coldsandwich fillings. Prepares convenience items such as frozen hash browns, fish fillets and chicken nuggets. Some cooks at this level prepare and bake pizza. Prepares food by peeling, chopping, grinding, paring, cutting, slicing, dicing, pureeing, dredging, flouring or breading; weighs,measures and assembles ingredients for regular menu items; sets up and replenishes salad bar; portions foods for distribution andmeal service, and covers, dates and stores leftovers according to established procedures. Washes and cleans kitchen equipment. Mix ingredients according written recipes that produce quality products, minimize preparation time, and avoid food material waste.Performs other related duties as assigned. If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13006142 Education 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. FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.
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