Cook II – Food Service Specialist

About the role

Amentum is seeking a Cook II to prepare and serve high‑quality, nutritionally sound meals, snacks and beverages for a U.S. Navy program on Diego Garcia. The role requires strict adherence to food safety and sanitation standards while providing courteous service in a remote, multi‑national environment.

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.
• Monitor inventory, identify unavailable items, and communicate shortages to management.
• Collaborate with other food‑service personnel to meet production schedules and customer satisfaction.
• Complete mandatory food‑sanitation training (four hours within the first 30 days and four hours annually).

Required profile

• Minimum two years of experience preparing and serving complex meals.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to pass contract medical, security and deployment requirements.
• Valid passport (minimum one‑year validity) and ability to obtain required visas.
• Fluent in English sufficient to perform duties and follow emergency procedures.

Required skills

• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation procedures.
• Strong organizational and time‑management abilities.
• Attention to detail in following recipes and portion guidelines.
• Physical capability to lift up to 25 lb regularly and 50 lb occasionally.