Child and Youth Program Cook

About the role

The Child and Youth Program (CYP) Cook performs a variety of food preparation and food service tasks for the CYP, located in a Child Development Center (CDC) in New Orleans, LA. This position may also assist with food preparation for the School Age Care (SAC) Program.

Responsibilities

• Food Preparation and Service
  • Prepares all types of meats, poultry, seafood, vegetables, fruit sauces, and gravies for menus.
  • Prepares, cooks, seasons, and portions food for all meals by following standardized recipes at varying levels of difficulty.
  • Plans, regulates, and schedules cooking procedures to ensure completed food products are ready at the appropriate temperature and time.
  • Plans and prepares or coordinates the preparation of entire meals.
  • Prepares menu items using special or difficult recipes requiring numerous interrelated steps, many ingredients, and lengthy preparation time.
  • Uses several different and complex methods of preparation, such as cooling or chilling.
  • Monitors temperatures and steam pressures, evaluates the condition of food being cooked at frequent intervals, and turns and bastes meat to add flavor and prevent uneven cooking.
  • Modifies recipes for ingredient quantities, number of servings, and size of available equipment.
• Kitchen Maintenance
  • Cleans serving carts, food preparation areas, cupboards, drawers, and dishwashing areas.
  • Sets up and operates a mechanical dishwasher.
  • Scrapes, soaks, scours, and scrubs heavier cooking utensils such as mixing bowls and pots.
  • Performs heavy-duty cleaning tasks throughout the food service and related areas, including cleaning ceilings, exhaust hoods, spaces under and behind kitchen equipment, and moving equipment.
  • Washes floors and walls with powered cleaning equipment.
  • Cleans walk-in refrigerators and freezers and sanitizes garbage rooms.
  • Maintains work area in a clean and orderly manner, adhering to NAVMED P5010 and all local policies and procedures.
• Food Storage
  • Labels and dates all items in refrigerators and freezers and stores leftovers in accordance with sanitation and health standards.
  • Stores canned, boxed, and/or frozen items in the food storage area.
  • May unload food and supplies from delivery trucks.
• Additional Responsibilities
  • Complies with security, fire, and sanitation rules, policies, procedures, and regulations.
  • Ensures compliance with U.S. Agriculture (USDA) Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) and all pertaining standards, policies, and regulations.
  • Serves as a mandatory reporter to Family Advocacy and Child Protective Services in cases of suspected child abuse and neglect.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must obtain and maintain a valid food handlers' card.
• Must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
• Must pass a pre-employment physical, provide evidence of immunization, be free of all communicable diseases, and obtain appropriate immunization against communicable diseases.
• Ability to complete required training certificates and maintain certifications or credentials required by Federal, State, and/or national accreditation institutions used as part of DoD's Child and Youth Programs.
• Satisfactorily complete all background checks in accordance with PL 101-647, including National Agency Check with Written Inquiries (NACI).
• Participation in Direct Deposit/Electronic Fund Transfer within the first 30 days of employment is required.

Qualifications

Resumes must demonstrate experience and knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) relevant to this position. A qualified candidate possesses the following:

• Knowledge and understanding of food handling techniques, personal hygiene standards, and safe work procedures.
• Thorough knowledge of food preparation principles, including techniques and procedures for developing or revising recipes and preparing food in large quantities.
• Working knowledge of sanitation standards and procedures to prevent contamination.
• Skill in performing tasks involving several procedures to prepare and cook food in large quantities.
• Skill in evaluating final food products and initiating corrective action when quality standards are not met.
• Skill in developing standardized recipes for quantity cooking, adjusting recipes based on equipment capacity and number of servings required.
• Skill in managing various cooking processes to ensure food is served at peak taste, texture, and appearance with minimal holding periods while meeting safe temperature and time control points.
• Ability to coordinate a full range of food preparation activities involving simultaneous cooking of multiple items with varied methods, timing, and ingredients.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing, and possess strong interpersonal communication skills.

Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Must provide a copy of your H.S. Diploma, GED, or College Transcripts (showing degree awarded/conferred) when applying. If your degree has not been awarded, you must also provide a copy of your HS Diploma or equivalent.

Pay

$23.19 - $27.04 per hour. Newly appointed candidates start at $23.19 per hour; exceptions may be granted to current Craft & Trade employees.

Schedule

Full-time - 35-40 hours per week.

Benefits

• Leave
  • Annual Leave: 13 days per calendar year (based on percentage earned each pay period; must be onboard 90 days before using annual leave).
  • Sick Leave: 13 days per calendar year (based on percentage earned each pay period).
  • Paid Holidays: 11 per year.
• Insurance
  • Medical (including vision) and Dental Insurance (no enrollment waiting period).
• Retirement & Savings
  • NAF Retirement Plan.
  • 401K Savings Investment Plan with employer match up to 3%.
• Additional Benefits
  • Basic life insurance with optional life and spouse/dependent coverage.
  • Medical savings account (FSA).
  • Access to Morale, Welfare & Recreation Programs, including golf courses, marinas, gyms/fitness centers, bowling centers, and restaurants.
  • Discounted tickets and travel options, and shopping privileges at the Navy Exchange.
  • Daycare discount.