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Cook Na-06

United States Army Installation Management Command · Department of the Army

This job in plain English

This announcement fills Cook NA-06 jobs at several FMWR facilities on Fort Wainwright, Alaska, including Chena Bend Golf Course, Birch Hill Ski and Snowboard Area, City Center Community Activity Center, and Warrior Zone. The announcement says there are few vacancies, applications close 12/31/2026, and nights, weekends, and holidays may be required.

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Can you apply?

Yes, if you are a U.S. citizen: this job is open to everyone.

  • Open to everyoneAny U.S. citizen or national can apply. Some jobs also accept non-citizens; the announcement says so.

This job is open to the public, and candidates may apply from anywhere in the world. You must be a U.S. citizen, a national, or someone who owes allegiance to the U.S.; the agency adds that non-U.S. nationals must have lived in the U.S. or a U.S. territory for at least three continuous years before federal employment starts. Military spouse and involuntarily separated military preference candidates are included in consideration.

What you would do

  • Prepare and cook a variety of menu items.
  • Prepare foods and desserts following menu requirements, alone or with help from a supervisor.
  • Follow health and safety rules when preparing and storing food.
  • Take inventory to decide what to order.
  • Operate kitchen equipment that mixes and cooks food.

Do you qualify for NA-6?

With experience: You need a minimum of 6 months of work experience directly related to the cooking duties, including skill with professional kitchen appliances and equipment. The announcement does not name a grade level for this experience.

With education: This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

How to apply well

What to send:

  • Resume, two pages or less, showing relevant experience and skills
  • Cover letter, if you choose to include one
  • DD-214 or Statement of Service, if you claim a military-related preference
  • DA Form 3434, if applicable
  • PCS orders, if applicable
  • Separation notice (RIF), if applicable
  • SF-50 Notification of Personnel Action, if applicable

How you will be rated: Your application is rated on how well your resume, supporting documents, and questionnaire answers match the qualifications. Incomplete applications, including skipped questionnaire items, may be rated ineligible, and overstated experience may hurt your consideration.

Tips for this job:

  • Your resume must be two pages or less and clearly show your cooking experience and kitchen equipment skills.
  • Answer every questionnaire question, because skipped answers can make you ineligible.
  • Submit your full online application package by 11:59 PM Eastern Time on 12/31/2026.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Flexible (intermittent), part time, or full time positions are possible. Overtime is paid for more than 8 hours in a day or 40 hours in a week, and Sunday premium pay may apply. Nights, weekends, and holidays may be required on a regular basis or as needed.

Incentives and relocation: Incentives may be paid. Up to 25% recruitment and/or retention incentive may be authorized for positions guaranteeing at least 10 hours per week. Relocation expenses are not reimbursed.

Conditions of employment:

  • Direct deposit and Social Security card required
  • Must meet qualification, eligibility, and background requirements
  • One-year probationary period may be required
  • E-Verify employment check
  • Pre-employment checks, including a medical examination
  • Suitability/fitness background check
  • May need a Tier 1 background investigation for a Common Access Card
  • Four hours of food sanitation training within 30 days, then yearly refresher training
  • Continual standing, walking, bending, and reaching
  • Must lift up to 40 pounds unassisted; heavier items need help or lifting devices
  • Hot, noisy kitchen with steam, fumes, and temperature changes
  • May be required to work nights, weekends, and holidays

We wrote this summary automatically from the official announcement. The announcement on USAJOBS is the only one that counts: read it before you apply.

Job details

Salary
$22.00 – $26.00 per hour
Pay scale and grade
NA-6 · Nonappropriated fund (trades)
Location
Fort Wainwright, Alaska
Appointment
Multiple
Work schedule
Multiple Schedules
Service
Competitive
Openings
Few
Security clearance
Not Required
Travel
Not required
Drug test
Not required
Supervisory
No
Occupation
Cooking (7404)
Announcement
O3NAFEV-26-12997556

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