Cook - $23 per HOUR

This position is located at the Cypress Lakes Golf Course at Travis Air Force Base in California. Travis Air Force Base is a significant military installation providing various services and recreational opportunities for military personnel, their families, and other eligible users. The Cypress Lakes Golf Course is one of the many facilities available on base, known for its scenic fairways and well-maintained grounds, offering a relaxing and enjoyable environment for golf enthusiasts. This role is embedded within a military community, offering a unique working experience surrounded by the vibrant and supportive environment of Travis Air Force Base. The role involves working in a food preparation capacity within the golf course's food service operations. It requires hands-on experience in food preparation and presentation in settings such as grills, snack bars, restaurants, clubs, or similar food establishments. The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing and presenting meals using established methods and procedures while ensuring food safety and quality standards are met. This includes operating and cleaning food service equipment, seasoning food appropriately, and knowing when foods are adequately cooked. The role demands a practical knowledge of various foods, their characteristics, and food handling practices necessary to deliver excellent food service. The position emphasizes physical effort, requiring the ability to lift and carry equipment weighing up to 40 pounds unassisted and occasionally handling heavier objects with assistance. Being physically capable and maintaining safety while working is an important aspect of this role. Employees will also have access to an array of base facilities, such as the Base Exchange, gym, outdoor recreation, library, marina, golf course, bowling center, and arts and crafts center, enhancing their work-life balance and overall employment experience. This is an 'Other' employment type position, indicating non-traditional federal job classifications. Applicants eligible for this role include a broad spectrum of individuals, as the job is open to everyone. Special consideration is given through preference categories such as Business Based Action, Military Spouse Preference, Outside Applicant Veteran, Spouse/Widow/Parent of Veteran, and Transition Hiring Preference, which reflect the commitment to supporting veterans and military families. Applicants must provide proof of eligibility by the closing date to be considered. Experience-based qualifications focus on practical food preparation and service knowledge rather than education substitution. The role does not allow for substituting educational credentials in place of the required experience, underscoring the importance of hands-on food service expertise. This combines to create a role suited for individuals passionate about food service, comfortable in a physical, fast-paced environment, and eager to be part of the vibrant community at Travis Air Force Base.

• Must be physically able to lift and carry equipment weighing up to 40 pounds unassisted
• occasionally able to lift or move objects weighing over 40 pounds with assistance
• provide proof of eligibility by closing date
• meet experience requirements related to food preparation and presentation
• no education substitution allowed
• open to all applicants with eligibility considerations
• able to work safely in food service environment