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$20 – $23 / hour
Via USAJOBS, the federal government’s official jobs site, retrieved October 28, 2026. You apply through the official announcement on USAJOBS.
What this role is
This is a cook position at a military golf course cafeteria, preparing simple hot foods like eggs, pancakes, hamburgers, and frozen items, along with basic salad bar and inventory management. It suits someone with practical food preparation experience and knowledge of kitchen sanitation who can follow standardized recipes and portion controls.
Our summary, not Commander, Navy Installations Command’s wording. The full posting is on their site.
What they ask for
Required
- Working knowledge of food preparation methods for small quantities
- Ability to read and understand food labels and standardized recipes
- Ability to perform basic arithmetic for recipe scaling and servings
- Knowledge of food characteristics and cooking times
- Skill in planning and timing meal preparation sequences
- Knowledge of sanitation principles
- Pass E-Verify employment eligibility check
- Pass favorable background check
- Selective Service registration (if male)
- Obtain REAL ID or passport for facility access