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U.S. Department of Defense

Cook NA-06

U.S. Department of Defense, Honolulu, Hawaii, United States, 96814

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Serves as a Cook in the Kitchen Department of the Hale Koa Hotel.

This position will remain open until filled with a first cutoff date of 08 October 2025 for employment consideration. Additional lists will be pulled after this first cut-off date at the request of the hiring manager.

Duties Prepares and cooks a variety of menu items. Working alone or with the assistance of a higher‑grade cook or supervisor, prepares a variety of foods and desserts according to menu requirements. Follows recipes to prepare items such as soups, stews, casseroles, gravies, sauces, hot cereals, syrups, meatloaf, meatballs, hamburgers, and croquettes. Adjusts recipes for larger or smaller quantities. Roasts a variety of meats such as beef, pork, veal, lamb, fish, and poultry. Grills and deep‑fries foods. Broils and steams foods. Slices meat by hand and by mechanical means, to specific requirements. Apportions foods for family‑style servings as well as for plate service. Prepares vegetables and cold‑food platters. Makes a variety of salads and salad dressings. Makes sandwiches. Prepares eggs in a variety of ways, French toast, pancakes, and crepes. Makes coffee, tea, and fruit drinks. Follows health and safety precautions to ensure safe preparation and storage of food items. Monitors and maintains appropriate temperature of all food items throughout preparation and service. Brings prepared foods from preparation area to refrigerators or serving area. Picks up items needed for menu preparation, rotating food inventories as appropriate. Takes inventory to determine ordering requirements. Loads hot foods in carts. Sets up and serves food as necessary. Checks food for appropriate preparation, temperature, and packaging. Operates kitchen equipment designed to mix and cook food items. Uses, cleans and maintains power kitchen equipment. Keeps cooking utensils cleaned and ready for use. Keeps working area clean in accordance with standard sanitation requirements. Maintains personal hygiene. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Direct Deposit and Social Security Card are required upon appointment

Meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position

Satisfactory completion of employment verification (E-Verify) check

One year probationary period may be required

A physical examination is required.

Must be able to obtain a Tier 1 background investigation.

Must be able to work weekdays, weekends, holidays and various hours of the day and week when required.

Satisfactory completion of a minimum of 4 hours initial food sanitation and safety training is required within 30 days of employment and a minimum of 4 hours refresher training annually.

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