Cook

Quick Facts

• Role: Cook (simple food preparation and catering/Grab & Go support)

Description

Prepare and cook a limited variety of foods—including hot breakfast items, vegetables, soups, sauces, gravies, cold sandwich fillings, and convenience foods—for small-quantity meal service. Follow precisely written recipes and portion controls, prepare and package meals for the Grab & Go program, and support catered events as needed. Maintain cleanliness, equipment, food inventories, and comply with safety, sanitation, and workplace EEO/harassment-prevention principles.

Responsibilities

• Cook and prepare items such as pancakes, sausage, eggs, hamburgers, hot cereals, broiled meats, soups/sauces/gravy, and cold sandwich fillings

• Peel, chop, grind, slice, dice, puree, dredge, flour, and bread ingredients

• Weigh, measure, and dispense food according to portion controls; mix ingredients to standardized recipes

• Set up and replenish salad bar

• Cover, date, and store leftovers per procedures

• Prepare convenience items (e.g., hash browns, fish fillets, chicken nuggets) and may bake pizza

• Clean and maintain equipment and work areas

• Maintain accurate food inventories and rotate stock to prevent spoilage

• May deliver Grab & Go orders and assist at catered events (prepare and serve)

• Provide courteous, world-class customer service and quickly address problems; escalate to supervisors when needed

• Adhere to safety regulations; promptly report hazards, injuries, occupational illness, and/or property damage

Requirements

• Working knowledge of methods and procedures for food preparation in small quantities

• Ability to read and understand written food service material (food labels, standardized recipes)

• Ability to perform basic arithmetic for scaling recipes and calculating servings

• Knowledge of food characteristics (color, flavor, consistency, texture, temperature) and required cooking times

• Skill in planning, coordinating, and timing steps so all menu items are ready for scheduled service

• Knowledge of sanitation principles

• Ability to stand/walk continuously; frequent bending and lifting up to 45 lbs (with assistance for heavier items)

Benefits

• Stability of Federal Civilian Service

• Competitive pay

• Comprehensive benefit packages

• Work-life balance and quality of work life

• Marine Corps Exchange and Base facility privileges (eligibility depends on position type)