Cook II

Amentum, a global leader in advanced engineering, technical, and professional services serving the US government, allies, and critical infrastructure sectors, is seeking a Cook II to support a unique US Navy program based on the island of Diego Garcia.

Job Responsibilities

The Cook II is responsible for preparing and serving nutritionally sound, high-quality meals, snacks, and beverages, while maintaining food safety and sanitation standards in a professional and welcoming environment. Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Preparing a wide variety of meals, including menu items that require extensive and complex preparation.
• Ensuring menu offerings align with nutritional guidelines, maintaining high standards of quality, taste, and presentation.
• Maintaining food preparation, storage, serving, and eating areas at the highest standards of cleanliness and sanitation.
• Providing professional and courteous service to ensure a satisfying and relaxing atmosphere for all customers.
• Preparing complete meals according to the menu and ensuring all listed food items are available to the maximum extent practical.
• Identifying and marking unavailable items on the menu and communicating item shortages appropriately.
• Receiving mandatory food sanitation training, including four hours within the first 30 days of employment and an additional four hours annually.
• Collaborating with other food service personnel to meet production schedules, maintain efficiency, and ensure customer satisfaction.
• Monitoring the quality and safety of food ingredients and ensuring proper storage to prevent spoilage.
• Supporting in the preparation of snacks, fast food, and beverages as needed.
• Accurately following recipes, portion guidelines, and preparation instructions.

Minimum Requirements

• A minimum of two years of satisfactory experience in preparing and serving a variety of complex menu items.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation procedures, with the willingness and ability to complete mandatory food sanitation training (four hours within the first 30 days of employment and four hours annually).
• Excellent organizational and time management skills to effectively manage multiple cooking tasks.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to consistently follow recipes and preparation instructions.
• Ability to successfully pass contract medical requirements and maintain compliance for the duration of deployment.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization.

• Employees must read, speak, and comprehend English to the extent that they can perform the contract requirements and comply with installation emergency procedures.

  Passport must be valid for a minimum of one (1) year or more at the time of hiring.

  Ability to obtain country-specific visas per the U.S. Department of State Foreign Clearance Guide.

  Ability to successfully pass contract medical requirements and maintain compliance throughout the duration of deployment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in an austere OCONUS (Outside the Continental United States) environment with a multi-national workforce.
• Valid country driver’s license.
• Country visa (as required in line with the U.S. Department of State Foreign Clearance Guide).
• Familiarity with preparing meals for large dining facilities or military food service operations.
• Experience ensuring consistent inventory levels and notifying management of potential shortages.
• Proven ability to uphold high sanitation standards while working in high-demand food service environments.
• Strong customer service skills with the ability to resolve issues or concerns effectively.

Other Responsibilities

Safety

Amentum enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment. As appropriate, each employee is responsible for completing all training requirements and fulfilling all self-aid/buddy aid responsibilities, participating in emergency response tasks, and serving on safety committees and teams.

Quality

Quality is the foundation for the management of our business and the keystone of our goal of customer satisfaction. It is our policy to consistently provide services that meet customer expectations. Accordingly, each employee must conform to the Amentum Quality Policy and carry out job activities in compliance with applicable Amentum Quality System documents and customer contracts. Each employee must read and understand his/her Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities.

Procedure Compliance Each employee must read, understand, and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality, and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures, and policies pertaining to this job.

Working Environment

This position is located on Diego Garcia, British Indian Ocean Territory (BIOT), a remote overseas location supporting U.S. Government operations. Employees may work in office, industrial, warehouse, port, airfield, and outdoor environments and may be exposed to high temperatures, humidity, inclement weather, noise, dust, and uneven terrain. Work schedules may include evenings, weekends, holidays, and extended hours based on operational requirements.

Physical Requirements

Requirements may include prolonged sitting, standing, walking, climbing stairs, lifting up to 25 pounds regularly and 50 pounds occasionally, and working in both indoor and outdoor environments. Must be able to meet all medical, security, and deployment requirements associated with assignment to a remote overseas location