MCCS Job Opening Information
Position/GradeCOOK LEADER, L06/RFT LocationMCCS SAN DIEGO MCRDType of AppointmentREGULAR, FULL-TIME (35-40 HOURS/WEEK), ELIGIBLE FOR BENEFITSOpen Date07/14/2026Close Date07/24/2026Who May ApplyALL SOURCESSalary$24.44 PER HOURHours of OperationMON-SUN 0500-2400, SHIFTS MAY VARY TO INCLUDE OCCASIONAL WEEKEND EVENTS.[ ] Health Card Required[X] Background Check Required[ ] Gun Control[ ] Drug Testing Position (DTP)[ ] Valid Driver¿s License Required
Job Summary
Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS) is looking for the best and brightest to join our Team! MCCS is a comprehensive program that supports and enhances the quality of life for Marines, their families, and others in the Marine Corps Community. We offer a team oriented environment comprised of military personnel, civilian employees, contractors and volunteers who keep the organization functioning smoothly and effectively. As a service-oriented organization, we never waver in our commitment to our Corps.
This position is located at MCCS San Diego MCRD. Candidates selected for this position will serve as a Cook Leader, L06/RFT.
Major Duties
Performs following duties as a Cook Leader:
¿ Acts as liaison for Managers to the cooks.
¿ Monitors BOH sanitation procedures and corrects deficiencies.
¿ Monitors daily food rotation and preparation procedures. Maintains waste & spoilage log.
¿ Reviews work schedules and assists management in controlling excessive labor expenses.
¿ Demonstrates work methods and provides work-related guidance to new employees.
¿ Conducts on-the-job training and instruction to the kitchen staff.
¿ Ensures kitchen supplies are available, and worksite materials and equipment are in serviceable condition. Interacts with Bar and Wait staff leaders as required.
¿ Responsible for the ordering, receiving, and accurate inventory of all food and beverage supplies. Reports deficiencies to supervisor.
¿ Resolves simple informal complaints of employees and refers others to supervisor.
¿ Ensures kitchen is maintained in good working condition by supervising/performing cleaning of all kitchen and assigned areas.
¿ Reports workplace injuries immediately to the immediate or higher level supervisor.
¿ Meets productivity goals as established by supervisor.
¿ Ensures employees follow security, safety and housekeeping rules.
¿ Any other duties as directed by management
Performs following duties as a Cook:
¿ Prepares and cooks a variety of menu items using the following techniques; sautéing, roasting, grilling broiling, braising, frying, etc.
¿ Ensures that all menu items are consistently prepared and cooked to established specifications.
¿ Maintains a clean and organized work station, with sufficient ¿Mis en Place¿ for a full shift. Reports to work with a clean uniform and appropriate grooming standards.
¿ Maintains proper temperature for all foods during holding, transport, reheating, and serving to assure quality control and food safety.
¿ Communicates with other cooks to ensure service is smooth and uninterrupted.
¿ Covers, dates, and properly stores all food items at the close of business or shift.
¿ May be required to work off site or at other facilities as dictated by business requirements.
Provides World Class Customer Service with an emphasis on courtesy. Assists customers and communicates positively in a friendly manner. Acknowledges customers, smiles and makes eye contact. Asks questions to determine, verify and solve problems. Checks for satisfaction on the quality of goods and services. Takes action to solve problems quickly. Alerts the higher-level supervisor, or proper point of contact for help when problems arise.
Adheres to safety regulations and standards. Uses required safety equipment and observes safe work procedures. Promptly reports any observed workplace hazards, and any injury, occupational illness, and/or property damage resulting from workplace mishaps to the immediate supervisor.
Adheres to established standards of actively supporting the principles of the EEO program and prevention of sexual harassment.
Performs other related duties as required.
Qualifications
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE: Basic knowledge of food preparation principles and a practical understanding of the physical changes that occur during the processing and cooking of food. Skills in planning, coordinating, and timing sequence of steps required to have all menu items ready for serving at specific time. Knowledge of principle of food spoilage, food borne illness and food safety and ability to evaluate a variety of raw and cooked food items to ascertain their wholesomeness. Knowledge of basic math and inventory processes.
PHYSICAL EFFORT: Performs work requiring continual standing and walking, frequent stooping, reaching, pushing and pulling, and bending. Frequently lift or move objects weighing up to 18 kilograms (40 pounds) unassisted, and occasionally lift or move objects weighing over 18 kilograms (40 pounds) with the assistance of lifting devices or other workers.
WORKING CONDITIONS: The work is performed in kitchen areas which are well lighted but are often hot and noisy. The cooks are exposed to steam, fumes, and odors from cooking and to extreme temperature changes when entering walk-in refrigeration or freezing units. There is danger of slipping on wet floors that have been recently mopped or where food has been spilled. They are subject to possible cuts from knives and burns from steam, hot foods, stoves, and hot grease and water.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Must be at least 18 years of age AND have graduated from high school or been awarded a certificate equivalent to graduating from high school.
Minimum of two years of experience as a cook to include ability to lead and supervise subordinate cooks.
Must be able to complete Sanitation Training.
Experience with Microsoft Office products, specifically Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Knowledge of basic food preparation methods and kitchen management procedures and experience in cooking a variety of food products.
Skills in planning, coordinating, and timing sequence of steps required to have all menu items ready for serving at specific time.
Knowledge of principle of food spoilage, food borne illness and food safety and ability to evaluate a variety of raw and cooked food items to ascertain their wholesomeness.
Knowledge of basic math and inventory processes.
Ability to communicate in English to include written and oral skills, e.g., ability to follow oral written English instructions, i.e., cook books, menus, recipes, and schedules.
Must be able to accommodate a flexible work schedule to include weekend, holidays and night time.
Must be able to perform prolonged standing, walking, reaching, and lifting.
How To Apply
All applications must be submitted online via the MCCS Careers website.
Resumes/applications emailed or mailed will not be considered for this vacancy announcement. To be considered for employment, the application or resume must be submitted online by 8:59 PM (PT) on the closing date of the announcement.
Note: To check the status of your application or return to a previous or incomplete application, log into your MCCS user account and review your application status.
Closing Statement
GENERAL INFORMATION: Applicants are assured of equal consideration regardless of race, age, color, religion, national origin, sex, GINA, political affiliation, membership or non-membership in an employee organization, marital status, physical handicap which has no bearing on the ability to perform the duties of the position. This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis.
It is Department of Navy (DON) policy to provide a workplace free of discrimination and retaliation. The DON No Fear Act policy link is provided for your review: https://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Site/Pages/No-Fear-Act.aspx
As part of the employment process, Human Resources Division may obtain a Criminal Record Check and/or an Investigative Consumer Report. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a National Agency Check and Inquiries (NACI). For all positions requiring access to firearms or ammunition, the Federal Government is prohibited from employing individuals in these positions who have ever been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence, or a felony crime of domestic violence adjudged on or after 27 November 2002. Selectees for such positions must submit a completed DD Form 2760, Qualification to Possess Firearms or Ammunition, before a final job offer can be made.
Direct Deposit of total NET pay is mandatory as a condition of employment for all appointments to positions within MCCS.
Required Documents:
This activity is a Drug-free workplace. The use of illegal drugs by NAF employees, whether on or off duty, cannot and will not be tolerated. Federal employees have a right to a safe and secure workplace, and Marines, sailors, and their family members have a right to a reliable and productive Federal workforce.
Involuntarily separated members of the armed forces and eligible family members applying through the Transition Assistance Program must submit a written request/statement (may be obtained from the MCCS Human Resources Office) and present ID card with "TA" stamped in red on front of card.
INDIVIDUALS SELECTED FROM THIS ANNOUNCEMENT MAY BE CHANGED TO PART-TIME OR FULL-TIME AT MANAGEMENTS DISCRETION WITHOUT FURTHER COMPETITION.
ALL ONLINE APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 8:59PM PACIFIC TIME (PT) ON THE CLOSING DATE LISTED IN THE JOB POSTING.