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.