Cook
Air Force Global Strike Command · Department of the Air Force
This job in plain English
This is a Cook job at Malmstrom AFB, Montana, for the Air Force Global Strike Command. It is a Nonappropriated Fund (NAF) job that supports morale, welfare and recreation activities on base. The schedule is flexible with no guaranteed hours, and the work includes uncommon tours such as nights, weekends and holidays.
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. You must be a U.S. citizen, a U.S. national, or someone who owes allegiance to the U.S. Veterans' and military-related preferences, such as Military Spouse Preference, may apply to some applicants.
What you would do
- Prepare simple menu items such as pancakes, eggs, sausage and hamburgers.
- Prepare convenience foods such as frozen hash browns and chicken nuggets.
- Peel, chop, slice and bread food; weigh and portion ingredients.
- Set up and refill the salad bar; cover, date and store leftovers.
- Follow written recipes and wash and clean kitchen equipment.
Do you qualify for NA-4?
With experience: You need experience in food preparation and presentation gained in a grill, snack bar, restaurant, club or similar food setting. Paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work, counts toward this requirement.
With education: Education cannot replace experience for this job.
Licenses and certifications you need:
- Food Handler's Certificate, or completion of food handler's training
How to apply well
What to send:
- Resume that clearly describes your food service experience
- DD-214 or other proof if you claim a veterans' preference
- Other proof of any preference or eligibility you claim
How you will be rated: Your resume and questionnaire answers are checked against the qualifications. If you are minimally qualified, your resume is compared with your questionnaire answers to judge your level of experience. If you appear to have inflated your answers, you may lose consideration.
Tips for this job:
- Your resume must clearly show your food service experience, because education cannot replace it for this job.
- Send proof of any preference you claim, such as a DD-214, by the closing date of 11/06/2026.
- Confirm you can get a Food Handler's Certificate, since this is required for the job.
Good to know before you apply
Schedule: Intermittent and flexible, with no guaranteed hours and up to 40 hours per week. Uncommon tours can include nights, weekends, holidays and special events.
Conditions of employment:
- Background investigation with favorable results
- Satisfactorily complete a pre-employment physical
- Uncommon tour of duty, including nights, weekends, holidays and special events
- Must be able to frequently lift up to 40 pounds
- Must be able to stand, walk, stoop, reach, push, pull and bend for long periods
- Direct deposit is required
- E-Verify employment check
- A probationary period may be required
- Selective Service registration for men born after December 31, 1959
- REAL ID or approved source identity documents for base access
- 3 or more consecutive years of U.S. residence for some applicants
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
- $20.00 – $23.00 per hour
- Pay scale and grade
- NA-4 · Nonappropriated fund (trades)
- Location
- Malmstrom AFB, Montana
- Appointment
- Permanent
- Work schedule
- Intermittent
- Service
- Competitive
- Openings
- 1
- Security clearance
- Not Required
- Travel
- Not required
- Drug test
- Not required
- Supervisory
- No
- Occupation
- Cooking (7404)
- Announcement
- 26-5JFSW542428
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