Cook - Catering and Conference Center

Cook - Catering and Conference Center

Department: Department of the Navy

Location(s): Bangor, Washington

Salary Range: $20.14 - $23.48 Per Hour

Job Summary: Support the Military's Quality of Life programs! The Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR) department of Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC) provides fitness, recreation, lodging and food and beverage programs for service members, their families, retired military and civilian employees. This position is assigned to the Non-Appropriated Fund (NAF) Community Recreation, and Deployed Support Branch; Fleet Readiness; Commander, Navy Installations command (CNIC); NBK Bangor.

Major Duties:

• Performs a variety of tasks such as grilling or frying pancakes, hamburger, hot dogs, bacon, eggs, sausage, by watching while the items are cooking, turning as required; regulation temperature and removing when done. Measures and weighs ingredients according to recipes or as directed in the preparation of salads, desserts, juices, fruit trays, etc. Prepares toast, salads, salad dressing, and sandwiches. Prepares vegetables and fruits for serving according to instructions and / or recipes. Place cooked food in serving dishes in steam carts and food trucks. Washes and cleans kitchen equipment and work area. Keep refrigerators, grills, equipment and working area clean. May be required to collect money, operate a cash register and prepare necessary documentation for cash funds accountability. May assist in inventory taking. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications: Must be able to follow recipes and combine ingredients for plain or fancy salad and other cooked dishes. Skill to perform tasks with several steps and use judgment in the performance of sequential tasks. Concentration is required to serve uniform individual portions and to avoid distractions, such as when several people ask for different items at the same time. Simple arithmetic and the ability to read instructions is required. Working knowledge of common sanitation procedures to prevent contamination. Must be able to use simple kitchen equipment and use common kitchen utensils. Must know the operation of bake, holding ovens and pizza makers. Must be able to relate inventory levels to purchasing requirements; and understand food storage and sanitation requirements. Must be able to operate a cash register. Must be able to follow recipes and combine ingredients for pizza, salads and other menu items.

How to Apply: To be considered for this vacancy you must apply and complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date11/08/2025 to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application. To preview the Application Questionnaire, please click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/ It is your responsibility to ensure your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=Applicant To verify or check the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account. Once logged in, the Welcome screen lists your applications, your application status and the date it was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/statusDON is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, reprisal, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, or any other non-merit factor. The DON provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. Applicants with disabilities who believe they may require reasonable accommodation(s) should email their request to MILL_HQ_NAF_HR.FCT@navy.mil to ensure proper consideration is given.

Application Deadline: 2025-11-08