US Department of Defense - - Responsibilities: Progressively cook foods to be served to patients and in the Dining Hall; Cut and trim to cooking size, and weighs or measures portions and ingredients for regular or modified diets; Regulate cooking temperatures and steam pressure; Prepare and cook sauces, gravies, soups, stews, casserole dishes, hot cereals, pancakes and french toast; Operate mixers, grinders, steam kettles, electric urns, and other powered and mechanical kitchen equipment used in the preparation and service of food