$21 – $26 / hour
Via USAJOBS, the federal government’s official jobs site, retrieved October 30, 2026. You apply through the official announcement on USAJOBS.
What this role is
Lead chef position in a military club kitchen responsible for daily meal preparation, menu planning, and catering operations while supervising kitchen staff. Ideal for an experienced culinary professional who excels at both execution and team leadership in a medium-sized operation.
Our summary, not Air Education and Training Command’s wording. The full posting is on their site.
What they ask for
Required
- Progressively responsible experience in quantity cooking and food preparation
- Supervising personnel
- Knowledge of portion control and dietetic planning
- Menu planning and quality/cost control experience
Nice to have
- Fine dining and specialty cuisine experience
- Development of new culinary items and recipes