Amentum is seeking a Cook to support a Facilities O&M Services Contract. The Cook will be responsible for providing day-to-day support under the culinary areas of operations in banquet/ buffet style presentation. The facilities for Culinary are operating from 05:00 to 19:00 five to seven days a week and have competency for the following:

• Responsible for maintaining a safe workplace and ensuring that safety is the highest priority in the workplace.

• Comply with all Environmental Health & Safety and Quality Assurance requirements and goals.

• Comply and follow US Public Health Service, Food and Drug Administration, 2009 Food Code and revisions.

• Comply with all site policies and procedures.

• Follow instructions to detail for the task at hand by the Executive Chef.

• Prepare and follow recipes predetermined for the weekly menu.

• Prepare, assemble, cook, and serve ingredients for menu items.

• Collaborate with Executive Chef and other cooks to prepare meals during dining hours.

• Provide feedback to the Executive Chef daily in verbal or written communication.

• Stock, rotate, and maintain all food inventories for accuracy

• Properly store food items at appropriate temperatures per health code

• Prepare, clean, and restock dinning and kitchen areas for subsequent shifts by the end of your shift.

• Perform jobs/tasks in an outside unconditioned environment at times(rare), while working in the hot and humid weather.

• Occasionally set up and serve breakfasts, brunches, and evenings dinners in non-typical dining areas.

• Work with the O&M supervisor for any equipment failures and facility failures.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance.

• H.S. diploma or equivalent.

• 2+ yrs. experience as a Cook in the restaurant industry with banquet/ buffet style cooking.

• Provide applicable certifications.

• Able to read, follow, and execute standardized recipes.

• Strong knowledge of proper food handling procedures.

• Able to work as part of a team in a busy kitchen atmosphere.

• Currently have Serve Safe Certification or ability to obtain and maintain Serve Safe Certification or equivalent.

• Computer literacy to navigate online required training, time keeping, and email. 

• A valid Driver's license form applicant's home state is required.

Additional Duties:

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

• Being fit for duty.

• Ability to lift 50 lbs. repeatedly or as needed performing various assigned task.

• Ability to do the following for extended periods of time: stoop, bend, kneel, reach, twist, and carry.

• Ability to stand 8-10 hrs. per day.

• Ability of a flexible schedule to be able to work early mornings, evenings, weekends, and at times most holidays.

• Ability to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment, and have flexibility to move from one task to the next or work multiple tasks simultaneously.

• Be able to work in a team environment.

• Be a problem solver or solution maker.

• Reasoning ability. 

• Can define problems and collect data while establishing facts to draw valid conclusions.

• Good customer service skills.

• Self-starter and motivated to perform at high level.