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Air Combat Command

Cook Leader

Holloman Air Force Base, NM · On-site +1

$21.69/hr

Plans the cooking process to produce complete meals on time and at the proper temperature. * Performs other related duties as assigned. If interested in applying for this position you may preview the ...

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Cook Leader

Air Combat Command

Holloman Air Force Base, NM • On-site, Remote

$21.69/hr

Full-time

Posted 10 days ago

Job description

Summary
About the position: This position is Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) and will be assigned to the Child Development Center on Holloman AFB, New Mexico.
This position is Flexible (0 guaranteed hours per week). Work schedule is typically Monday through Friday with occasional weekends.
Frequently lifting objects weighing up to 40 pounds, and occasionally lifting over 40 pounds. Continual standing
and walking, and frequent stooping, reaching, pushing and bending.
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Duties
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The purpose of this position is to perform a variety of manual tasks in food preparation and food service within the Child and Youth Services Flight.
The primary duties of this position will include, but are not limited to:
  • Provides day-to-day advice and guidance to employees for work assignments; relays instructions from the supervisor for work assignments; gets the work started and sets the work pace.
  • Demonstrates work methods and provides work-related guidance; ensures that the worksite materials and tools are available.
  • Ensures that employees follow security, safety and housekeeping rules.
  • Performs duties which include, but are not limited to, the following: roasts, broils, bakes, fries, boils, steams and stews meats, fish and poultry.
  • Prepares soups, stocks, broths, gravies, sauces and puddings without the use of packaged mixes.
  • Adjusts standardized recipes for number of servings, performs yield testing
  • Prepares cold food platters such as ham, salmon and roast beef platters, and salads and hors d'oeuvres
  • Mixes and prepares cold sauces, meat glazes, molded aspics and salad dressings, carves vegetables and fruits as garnishes for food platters and dishes.
  • Prepares entire meals which requires coordinating the cooking of several items with different cooking times and characteristics.
  • Plans the cooking process to produce complete meals on time and at the proper temperature.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.

If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13031227
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Conditions of employment
  • This position requires the incumbent to complete a background investigation with favorable results.
  • This position has physical lifting requirement which requires the incumbent to complete a favorable pre-employment physical.
  • This position requires the incumbent to complete assigned training, to include Food Handlers certification, within specified time from date hire or assignment to position.
  • This position requires shift work to provide coverage on evenings, weekends, holidays, or special situations.
  • This position requires the incumbent to meet the 3-year residency requirement to obtain a Common Access Card (CAC) and network access.

Qualifications
Area of Consideration: The Area of Consideration for this vacancy announcement is US Citizens and legal US residents within a 100-mile radius of Holloman AFB, New Mexico. Recruitment limited only to the local commuting area of Holloman AFB. USAJobs profile address must reflect an address within a 100-mile radius of Holloman AFB, New Mexico.
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, 09/04/2026
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:
  • Ability to lead three or more workers to accomplish cooking assignments.
  • Experience in and knowledge of food preparation principles and characteristics of food and of planning processes to ensure entire meals are prepared and cooked on time.
  • Must be able to perform yield testing to determine portion cost and to adjust ingredients in standardized recipes.
  • Knowledge of procedures to order, issue and store food.
  • Experience and knowledge must have been gained in a grill, snack bar, restaurant, club or similar food activity.
  • Able to frequently lift objects weighing up to 40 pounds, and occasionally over 40 pounds.
  • Must be able to continuously stand, walk, stoop, reach, push, pull and bend for long periods of time.

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.
Additional information
  • Individual must fully meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position.
  • U.S. Citizens and Non-U.S. Nationals who have resided in the U.S. Territory for three (3) or more consecutive years immediately preceding the start of Federal Affiliation or a signed memorandum indicating the installation's decision on the 3-year residency requirement.
  • Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
  • Direct deposit is required.
  • Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) check.
  • A probationary period may be required.
  • Pre-employment requirements must be satisfactorily met prior to Entrance on Duty (EOD).
  • Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government's interest.
  • Multiple positions may be filled from this job opportunity announcement. And additional selections may also be made from this job opportunity announcement.
  • Selection(s) are subject to restrictions resulting from hiring preferences and priority consideration eligible.
  • This is a Nonappropriated Fund (NAF) position carrying out Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) activities for the Air Force and Space Force.
  • This position is not included in a bargaining unit.
  • Applicants must be able to provide a REAL ID or present a combination of source identity documents authorized to facilitate access to the installation. Please contact the servicing HR Office with any questions.

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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
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