Overview Overview: Position is located on Ascension Island. As a place to live and work, Ascension offers a positive work-life balance with all the attractions of island life right on your doorstep; an excellent climate, with fishing, diving, snorkeling, and walking to name a few. What You’ll Do Works directly under the MWR Supervisor or MWR Manager. The Line Cook is responsible for all food preparations, food safety and sanitation standards, food preparation skillsets, and progressive cooking strategies/techniques to ensure entire meal is prepared and cooked on time yet preserving its quality and freshness as specified in the Performance Work Statement. Responsibilities + Key Responsibilities: + Responsible for cooking a variety of dishes including meats, vegetables, soups, stews, desserts, according to established menus and recipes + Shall perform yield adjustments to standardized recipes when necessary + Will operate and maintain kitchen equipment like ovens, grills, fryers, mixers, and slicers. + Will follow all food safety guidelines including proper handling, storage, and temperature control of food items. + Responsible for requesting daily rations and maintaining food supplies in accordance with weekly production schedule, and rotating stock to ensure freshness. + Serving prepared meals in a timely and efficient manner. + Ensure compliance with health, safety, and fire regulations regarding food preparation, handling and serving, and building maintenance in kitchen. + Responsible for maintaining a safe, clean, sanitary, healthy, presentable, professional atmosphere, free of dust, clutter and trash in all working facilities and areas. + Responsible for proper utilization and safeguarding of all government and contractor provided property (e.g., to include government facilities, equipment and tools). + Communicate clearly and effectively with the Executive Chef to quickly resolve the any issues or problems in the kitchen + Keep knife sharp and uses safe knife handling skills + Uses approved cutting glove when cutting meats + Responsible for precise execution of company time reporting procedures and accurate completion of timesheet + Performs other duties as assigned Qualifications + Minimum Qualifications: + Education: Equivalent experience from which comparable knowledge and job skills can be obtained may be substituted for education, if degree is required. + Must have a High School Diploma or equivalent. + Certifications: + Must have and maintain a current Serve-Safe certification + Experience: + One (1) year experience in food service operation such as restaurant, club, or similar food activity. + Must be able to communicate clearly and effectively. + Ability to work effectively as part of a diverse, dynamic team + Attention to detail and commitment to quality + Skills and Technology Used: + Must be knowledgeable in Tri-Service Food Code, DAFMAN 34-131, AFMAN 48-147, and FDA Food Code, Food Service Program Management Armed Forces Recipe System, inventory control, HACCP, and the U.S Department of Health and Human Services Food Code standards. + Basic culinary skills including knife handling, cooking techniques, and food preparation methods + Ability to follow recipes and instructions accurately + Organizational capabilities, and must be able to work under pressure + Service oriented. + Other Requirements: + Must have a current, valid Passport, Driver’s License and have ability to obtain any visa required + Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English fluently. + Must be able to pass employment and deployment qualification requirements that include psychological, medical, dental, drug testing, background checks, etc. + Candidate should be other country national (OCN) or local national (LN) At V2X, we are deeply committed to both equal employment opportunity, including protection for Veterans and individuals with disabilities, and fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We ensure all individuals are treated with fairness, respect, and dignity, recognizing the strength that comes from a workforce rich in diverse experiences, perspectives, and skills. This commitment, aligned with our core Vision and Values of Integrity, Respect, and Responsibility, allows us to leverage differences, encourage innovation, and expand our success in the global marketplace, ultimately enabling us to best serve our clients.