First Cook - Cook I

Assistant Dining Facility Manager

Place of Performance: Fort Stewart and Hunter Army Airfield, Georgia
Facilities: Buildings 19225, 12902, 13102, 13302, and 110
Employment Type: Full-time and part-time positions based on facility schedules and operational requirements

Position Summary

The First Cook/Cook I will prepare and supervise the preparation of meals in a high-volume institutional dining environment. The employee will follow approved Army menus, recipes, production schedules, nutrition standards, and food-safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Prepare breakfast, lunch, dinner, brunch, and special meals.
• Read and follow approved recipes and production schedules.
• Prepare meats, poultry, seafood, vegetables, starches, soups, sauces, and other menu items.
• Operate ovens, grills, griddles, kettles, fryers, steamers, and other kitchen equipment.
• Use progressive cooking, batch cooking, and cook-to-order methods.
• Check food temperatures and maintain required hot and cold holding temperatures.
• Apply portion-control and presentation requirements.
• Coordinate production activities with other cooks and food-service workers.
• Adjust production quantities based on headcount and operational direction.
• Prevent cross-contamination and follow HACCP procedures.
• Properly cool, label, store, and account for leftovers.
• Clean and sanitize assigned equipment and work areas.
• Assist with special-event, holiday, and remote-site meal preparation.
• Provide work direction to junior cooks when assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• Professional cooking experience in a cafeteria, military dining facility, hospital, school, correctional facility, hotel, or other high-volume operation.
• Ability to prepare complete meals using standardized recipes.
• Knowledge of commercial kitchen equipment and food-safety practices.
• Ability to lift, carry, stand, bend, and work in hot or cold environments.
• Ability to work early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Food-handler training or certification required before performing applicable duties.
• Ability to obtain installation access.