Cook

INTRODUCTON

This position is located at Windjammer Food and Beverage Department of Morale Welfare and Recreation. The best candidate for this position must be highly motivated, customer service oriented, and is willing and able to work in a fast-paced environment. The position is opened to Foreign Nationals currently residing in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba only.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES   

Prepares and cooks a variety of menu items including regular and special entrees and dessert items. Works alone or with a higher grade cook to roast, broil, bake, fry, boil, steam, and stew meats, fish, and poultry. Prepare soups, stocks, broths, gravies, sauces, and puddings without the use of packaged mixes. Makes a variety of dessert items. Adjust standardized recipes for the number of servings required in large quantity cooking. Maintains proper temperature for all foods during holding, transport, reheating, and serving to assure quality control and food safety. Prepare cold food platters; mixes and prepare cold sauces, meat glazes, molded aspics, and salad dressings. Carve vegetables and fruits as garnishes for food platters and dishes. Maintains rotation of food inventories to prevent spoilage. Preparing food production worksheets from computerized recipe files. Performs other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Basic knowledge of food preparation principles and a practical understanding of the physical changes that occur during the processing and cooking of food. Working knowledge of the planning process involved in cooking an entire meal including different preparation methods for various food items, the necessary time for cooking these different items, and how to schedule and coordinate preparation to produce a properly cooked meal on time. Ability to evaluate a variety of raw and cooked food items to ascertain their freshness. Knowledge of standard formulas used in yield testing. Knowledge of principles of food spoilage, food borne illness, and food safety. Practical knowledge of methods and procedures necessary for ordering, issuing, and storing food items in accordance with inventory and sanitation requirements.

EVALUATION:   Candidates will be evaluated on quality and nature of the experience pertinent to the position.  Applications must show sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the full range of duties of a Cook.

Applicants are STRONGLY encouraged to address the above job requirements and submit them with application.  Applications should include details of all experience including dates of employment, training, education, or other information that is relevant to the announced vacancy.

HOW TO APPLY: 

  • Resume should be no more than two (2) pages (required).
  • Resume, MUST include month and year of employment for each position.
  • Include name and contact information for at least three (3) professional references in your resume.
  • If you are a current federal employee, submit your most recent Personnel Action Report (PAR) or SF-50.
  • If you are a current federal employee, submit your last three evaluations.

 

Submit resume/application to: NAF HR Office, PSC 1005 Box 19, FPO AA, 34009.  You may deliver it to Bldg.2124 (old schoolhouse, behind Windjammer) or E-mail resume to:  kimberly.t.bennett.fn@us.navy.mil. The job title and announcement number (2026-022) MUST appear on the subject line or on your resume.

Failure to include this information will result in them not being considered for the position. Resumes that contain PII (Personally Identifiable Information such as birth dates, religious affiliations, pictures, passport numbers, etc.) or Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) information will be rated as INELIGIBLE.).

NOTE: Management reserves the right to fill the vacancy by methods other than merit staffing procedures (i.e., non-competitive placements in lieu of, or as exceptions to competitive procedures) or cancel the vacancy announcement at any time during the recruitment process.