Cook Leader NL-08 at United States Army Installation Management Command – Fort Knox, Kentucky

About the opportunity

This position is located at Samuel Adams Brewhouse under the United States Army Installation Management Command. The incumbent works under the supervision of the activity manager and serves as a working leader of 3 or more employees in accomplishing trades and labor work. Responsibilities include passing on instructions, setting the pace, using quantity cooking and baking procedures, independently preparing meats, poultry, seafood, vegetables, sauces, gravies, and baked goods, and providing technical guidance to lower-graded personnel. The role may also involve managing a mobile sales truck and ensuring adherence to sanitation regulations.

Salary and benefits

• Career opportunities in childcare, recreation, hospitality, and more with professional development, training, education, and certification programs
• Access to on-base facilities including fitness centers and libraries
• Health and life insurance, participation in 401(k) and retirement plans, and paid personal time off and federal holidays for regular full-time and part-time employees
• Overtime pay for working more than 8 hours in a day or 40 hours in a week
• Sunday premium pay and extra shift pay for scheduled hours falling after 3:00 PM for eligible employees

Who can apply?

• Open to candidates who live in the local commuting area, including Military Spouse Preference (MSP) and Involuntarily Separated Military Preference (ISMP) eligible candidates
• Possess thorough knowledge of the full range of food preparation principles, techniques, and procedures to develop or revise recipes
• Skill to plan, coordinate, and time sequences of steps for menu items without overcooking or waste
• Knowledge of procedures to work in large quantities, solve production problems, evaluate final food products, and initiate corrective actions
• Skilled in the use of bakery tools, equipment, and powered machines

Required documents

• Resume (must be limited to two pages or less, 5 MB or less, preferably saved as a PDF without inappropriate content or photographs)
• Cover Letter (optional/other accepted document)
• DD-214 / Statement of Service (if claiming veteran eligibility)
• DA Form 3434
• Marriage Certificate (if claiming spouse preference)
• ISMP ID Card
• PCS Orders
• Separation Notice (RIF)
• SF-50 / Notification of Personnel Action

When to apply

• Applications open on 2026-09-08
• Closing date and time for online applications is 2026-09-10 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time
• Manual paper applications must be submitted no later than 3:00 PM ET on 2026-09-10

How to apply

• Log into your USAJOBS account or create a new one
• Search for Announcement number O3NAFDM-26-13057935
• Select your resume and required supporting documents from your account
• Complete the online application and assessment questionnaire
• Verify that the application package is complete and submit it electronically through USAJOBS by the deadline
• Alternatively, contact the servicing NAF Human Resources representative to request and submit a manual paper application

Additional information

• Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs are not authorized.
• This position falls under the Federal Wage Schedule (FWS) pay system.
• Applications remain valid for 90 days and may be referred to hiring officials as new vacancies arise.
• Refusal of a military spouse to participate in recruitment procedures for an RFT or RPT position may terminate Spouse Employment Preference entitlement.