Cook NA-04
Department of the Army
Summary
This position is located at: Business Operations (multiple dinning programs) – Fort Irwin, California. DFMWR’s Social and Dining team supports five diverse locations-from casual eateries to full-service dining and event catering. This is an open continuous announcement. All qualified applicants will be forwarded to management on a weekly or as needed basis.
Duties
- Performs a full range of simple cooking by preparing and cooking items that require little or no processing, such as pancakes, sausage, eggs, hamburgers, and fresh or canned vegetables.
- Prepares food by peeling, chopping, grinding, paring, cutting, slicing, dicing, pureeing, dredging, flouring, or breading. Weighs, measures, and assembles ingredients for regular and modified menu items.
- Operates a variety of kitchen equipment using gas, electricity, steam or microwave heat sources. Disassembles, cleans and assembles component parts and accessories, following safety procedures to avoid personal injury and damage to the equipment.
- Uses and cleans a variety of cooking utensils to measure, weigh, and process food items. Cleans, stores, and maintains all equipment and work areas after each use.
- Follows established sanitation procedures when handling food. Ensures that foods are stored at the correct temperatures to prevent bacteria growth. Performs other duties as assigned.
Benefits
Working for Army Non-Appropriated Funds (NAF) can offer numerous advantages. Army NAF employment can provide a sense of pride and fulfillment, as you’ll be supporting communities comprised of military and civilian personnel, and their families, which contributes to the Department of Defense’s overall mission. We offer a wide range of career opportunities, including jobs in childcare, recreation, hospitality, and more. Many employees have opportunities for professional development, including training, education, and certification programs to help towards career advancement.
As an Army NAF employee, you’ll have access to some on-base facilities, including fitness centers, libraries, and many other amenities. Regular full-time and part-time employees are eligible for enrollment in health and life insurance, participation in 401k and retirement plans, and paid personal time off and federal holidays. NAF flexible employees, working in the United States or a U.S. citizen or spouse or child of a U.S. citizen working for a NAFI in a foreign area, are eligible to participate in the Naf 401(k) plan. Some flexible employees may also be eligible to receive health insurance.
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Required Documents
Prepare the documents below before applying. Always confirm the exact requirements on the official announcement, since they vary by position:
- Resumes must adhere to the two-page limit and must be legible so they can be reviewed for eligibility, minimum qualifications, and other position requirements listed in this job opportunity announcement.
- For additional information on the two-page resume limit refer to: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/hiring-information/merit-hiring-plan-resources/applicant-guidance-on-the-two-page-resume-limit/ Your resume must be 5 megabytes (MB) or less.
- We recommend saving and uploading your resume as a PDF to preserve formatting and page count.
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About this role
The Cook NA-04 position with the Department of the Army is based in Fort Irwin, California. This position is located at: Business Operations (multiple dinning programs) – Fort Irwin, California. The role pays $19.74 to $23.04 per hour.
Day to day, the role performs a full range of simple cooking by preparing and cooking items that require little or no processing, such as pancakes, sausage, eggs, hamburgers, and fresh or canned vegetables. The full list of duties, conditions, and required documents appears in the official announcement linked on this page.
Who should apply
Review the announcement's Qualifications section closely, since it defines exactly what federal food and retail service experience this Cook NA-04 position requires. It is graded at NA-04, which sets both the pay band and the experience reviewers expect you to document. Match your federal resume directly to the announcement's wording so a reviewer can confirm each requirement in writing. For this Cook NA-04 position with the Department of the Army in Fort Irwin, California, confirm you meet each requirement before applying.
How competitive it is
The posted pay of $19.74 to $23.04 per hour places this in a competitive but attainable range for qualified applicants. Based in Fort Irwin, California, it competes within that local market, which can mean lighter competition than major metropolitan postings. The announcement closes on August 10, 2026, and federal postings can close early once enough applications arrive, so applying promptly is wise.
This overview is general guidance from Job Army to help you understand the role. Always read the official announcement for exact duties, qualifications, and requirements before applying.