Cook II (US Navy Support)

About the role

Amentum is seeking a Cook II to provide high‑quality meal preparation and service for a US Navy program located on Diego Garcia. The role involves creating nutritious meals, maintaining strict food safety standards, and delivering a welcoming dining experience for personnel on‑site.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare a wide variety of complex menu items, ensuring taste, presentation, and nutritional compliance.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of all food preparation, storage, serving, and dining areas.
• Provide courteous service to create a relaxing atmosphere for customers.
• Monitor inventory, identify unavailable items, and communicate shortages.
• Complete mandatory food sanitation training (four hours within the first 30 days and four hours annually).
• Collaborate with other food‑service staff to meet production schedules and uphold efficiency.
• Ensure proper storage of ingredients to prevent spoilage and support snack, fast‑food, and beverage preparation as needed.

Required profile

• Minimum two years of experience preparing and serving complex menu items.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to pass and maintain contract medical requirements throughout deployment.
• Valid passport (minimum one‑year validity) and ability to obtain required visas.
• Fluent in English for contract performance and emergency procedures.

Required skills

• Food preparation
• Food safety and sanitation compliance
• Menu planning and nutritional guidelines

What we offer

• Opportunity to support a critical US Navy program in a unique overseas location.
• Professional development through mandatory food safety training.
• Competitive compensation and benefits aligned with contract requirements.