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Cook Na-04

United States Army Installation Management Command · Department of the Army

This job in plain English

This is an intermittent cook job at the Challenger Bingo Hall on Redstone Arsenal, Alabama, run by the Army Installation Management Command's non-appropriated funds (NAF) program. There are few vacancies, and the agency accepts applicants living anywhere in the world.

Few vacancies

It may close early. Applications received by the initial cut-off date of August 25, 2026 at 11:59 PM EST are reviewed first, which can happen before the November 16, 2026 closing date.

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.

The job is open to the public, but applicants must be U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, or people who owe allegiance to the U.S. Non-U.S. nationals must have lived in the U.S. or a U.S. territory for at least 3 continuous years right before starting federal work. Candidates living worldwide may apply, including military spouse and involuntarily separated military preference eligible candidates.

What you would do

  • Prepare simple foods such as pancakes, sausage, eggs, and hamburgers.
  • Peel, chop, slice, and measure ingredients for menu items.
  • Operate kitchen equipment that uses gas, electricity, steam, or microwaves.
  • Clean work areas and equipment on a set cleaning schedule.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Do you qualify for NA-4?

With experience: You need work experience preparing food and cooking simple foods and short orders in a cafeteria, restaurant, or mess. This experience must be clearly shown on your resume when you apply, or it will not be considered.

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

How to apply well

What to send:

  • Resume of two pages or less showing your cooking experience
  • Documents that prove any preference you claim, such as DD-214 or PCS orders
  • Cover letter (accepted but not required)
  • Completed paper application form, only if you apply by paper

How you will be rated: Your application is first checked by the online questionnaire for basic qualifications, then HR reviews your experience against the requirements. If you are tentatively qualified, HR checks that your questionnaire answers match your resume, and overstated experience may hurt your consideration. Incomplete applications, including skipped questionnaire items, may be rated ineligible.

Tips for this job:

  • Show your cooking experience clearly on your resume, since experience not listed there may not count.
  • Keep your resume to two pages or less and upload it as a PDF under 5 MB.
  • Answer every questionnaire question, because missing answers can make you ineligible.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Intermittent work Tuesday through Friday, 2:00 pm to 9:00 pm, and Saturday, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. There are no guaranteed hours.

Incentives and relocation: Incentives will not be paid. Payment of permanent change of station (PCS) moving costs is not authorized.

Conditions of employment:

  • Direct deposit and Social Security card required
  • Meet qualification, eligibility, and background requirements
  • One-year probationary period may be required
  • E-Verify employment check
  • 4 hours of food sanitation and safety training within 30 days, then 4 hours refresher training yearly
  • Pre-employment checks, including a medical examination
  • May need a Tier 1 background investigation for a Common Access Card
  • Must lift up to 40 pounds alone and occasionally more with help

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
Redstone Arsenal, Alabama
Appointment
Intermittent
Work schedule
Intermittent
Service
Competitive
Openings
Few
Security clearance
Not Required
Travel
Not required
Drug test
Not required
Supervisory
No
Occupation
Cooking (7404)
Announcement
O1NAFBK-26-13040460

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