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Cook

Destin, FL; Destin; Florida; FL; Destin, Florida; United States
Full Time On-site

Summary

Job Description

Amentum is seeking a Cook to support a Facilities O&M Services Contract. The Cook will be responsible for providing day-to-day support under the culinary areas of operations in banquet/ buffet style presentation. The facilities for Culinary are operating from 05:00 to 19:00 five to seven days a week and have competency for the following:

Responsible for maintaining a safe workplace and ensuring that safety is the highest priority in the workplace.

Comply with all Environmental Health & Safety and Quality Assurance requirements and goals.

Comply and follow US Public Health Service, Food and Drug Administration, 2009 Food Code and revisions.

Comply with all site policies and procedures.

Follow instructions to detail for the task at hand by the Executive Chef.

Prepare and follow recipes predetermined for the weekly menu.

Prepare, assemble, cook, and serve ingredients for menu items.

Collaborate with Executive Chef and other cooks to prepare meals during dining hours.

Provide feedback to the Executive Chef daily in verbal or written communication.

Stock, rotate, and maintain all food inventories for accuracy

Properly store food items at appropriate temperatures per health code

Prepare, clean, and restock dinning and kitchen areas for subsequent shifts by the end of your shift.

Perform jobs/tasks in an outside unconditioned environment at times(rare), while working in the hot and humid weather.

Occasionally set up and serve breakfasts, brunches, and evenings dinners in non-typical dining areas.

Work with the O&M supervisor for any equipment failures and facility failures.

Minimum Qualifications:

Ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance.

H.S. diploma or equivalent.

2+ yrs. experience as a Cook in the restaurant industry with banquet/ buffet style cooking.

Provide applicable certifications.

Able to read, follow, and execute standardized recipes.

Strong knowledge of proper food handling procedures.

Able to work as part of a team in a busy kitchen atmosphere.

Currently have Serve Safe Certification or ability to obtain and maintain Serve Safe Certification or equivalent.

Computer literacy to navigate online required training, time keeping, and email.

A valid Driver's license form applicant's home state is required.

Additional Duties:

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Being fit for duty.

Ability to lift 50 lbs. repeatedly or as needed performing various assigned task.

Ability to do the following for extended periods of time: stoop, bend, kneel, reach, twist, and carry.

Ability to stand 8-10 hrs. per day.

Ability of a flexible schedule to be able to work early mornings, evenings, weekends, and at times most holidays.

Ability to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment, and have flexibility to move from one task to the next or work multiple tasks simultaneously.

Be able to work in a team environment.

Be a problem solver or solution maker.

Reasoning ability.

Can define problems and collect data while establishing facts to draw valid conclusions.

Good customer service skills.

Self-starter and motivated to perform at high level.

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters (https://postings.govdocs.com/#/vxSkbztPuAwwxfs) .

About Amentum

Amentum

Amentum is one of the largest government services and engineering companies supporting the U.S. military, intelligence community, and federal agencies. Headquartered in Virginia with more than 50,000 employees worldwide, Amentum delivers mission-critical support across defense, cybersecurity, engineering, logistics, intelligence, aviation, nuclear, and space operations. The company plays a major role in helping government agencies solve complex national security and infrastructure challenges.

For job seekers, Amentum offers a wide variety of career opportunities across engineering, cybersecurity, intelligence, logistics, IT, aviation maintenance, program management, and cleared government support roles. The company is especially attractive to veterans, transitioning military personnel, and security-cleared professionals looking to continue supporting national security missions while building long-term career stability. Amentum also has a strong reputation for career mobility, education support, and mission-focused work across hundreds of federal programs.

Unlike many companies focused on a single niche, Amentum supports a broad range of high-impact missions—from military readiness and intelligence operations to NASA programs, cyber modernization, and critical infrastructure support. Employees often work on programs that directly support the Department of Defense, intelligence agencies, and federal civilian missions, creating opportunities to build diverse experience while contributing to meaningful national security outcomes.

As government investment continues to grow in cyber, space, engineering, and mission modernization, Amentum remains one of the strongest employers in the government contracting sector. For professionals seeking a stable, mission-driven career with opportunities for advancement, technical growth, and meaningful impact, Amentum continues to stand out as a top employer in defense and federal services.

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