COOK

Air Combat Command

Beale Air Force Base, CAFull-time$20.38–23.76/hrPosted 2 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$20.38–23.76/hr
Location
Beale Air Force Base, CA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Job overview

Air Combat Command is hiring a COOK. This non‑appropriated fund position at Beale Air Force Base involves food preparation and service duties, requiring knowledge of cooking methods, equipment operation, and the ability to follow instructions and perform simple arithmetic while handling physical tasks such as standing, walking, and lifting up to 40 pounds.

Key focus areas include Prepare and cook simple items such as pancakes, sausage, eggs, and hamburgers, Prepare hot cereals, broiled meats, soups, sauces, and gravies, and Prepare cold sandwich fillings and set up salad bar.

Important skills include Food Preparation, Food Presentation, Operating Food Service Equipment, Cleaning Food Service Equipment, Simple Arithmetic, and Follow Oral And Written Instructions.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Food PreparationFood PresentationOperating Food Service EquipmentCleaning Food Service EquipmentSimple ArithmeticFollow Oral and Written Instructions

Qualifications

Experience in Food Preparation and PresentationProof of Foreign Education EquivalencyAbility to Lift 40 Pounds Unassisted

Full job description

About the position: This position is Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) and will be assigned to the Beale Lanes, Beale AFB, CA.. You will be scheduled to work anywhere from 0-40 hours per week; hours are not guaranteed. This position does not receive benefits. Continual standing and walking, and frequent stooping, reaching, pushing, pulling, and bending. Frequently lifts or moves objects weighing up to 40 pounds unassisted, and occasionally lifts or moves objects over 40 pounds with assistance. 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, 08/24/2026 Business Based Action, Military Spouse Preference, Outside Applicant 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. 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 cold sandwich fillings. 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 and meal service, and covers, dates and stores leftovers according to established procedures. Washes and cleans kitchen equipment. If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13033455 Education Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. This position does 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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