Cook (CYS) NA-06.

About the role

Applies knowledge and skill to assist in planning and implementing a comprehensive food service program that follows the policies and procedures of the USDA Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP).

Responsibilities

• Performs a variety of food preparation and cooking tasks such as cleaning, paring, peeling, slicing, dicing; grilling, frying, baking, broiling, pouring liquids and mixing ingredients.
• Prepares and cooks a variety of more complicated/time consuming foods such as meats, poultry, seafood, vegetables, stews, casseroles, gravies, sauces, and baked goods following standard recipes.
• Works with Food and Nutrition Specialists to prepare menus and submit food orders and purchase requests.
• Aid in "on the job training" of other kitchen staff members and serves as consultant to youth cooking clubs/health and fitness programs as required, and follows risk management procedures.

Requirements

• Conditions of employment include Direct Deposit and Social Security Card, meeting qualification/eligibility/background requirements, satisfactory completion of initial food sanitation and safety training, and current health assessment.
• Work involves continual standing and walking, frequent stooping, reaching, pushing, pulling, and bending, exposure to steam, fumes, odors from cooking, and extreme temperature changes.
• Must be able to lift or move objects up to 40 lbs. on a routine basis and occasionally lift or move objects weighing over 40 lbs. with the assistance of other workers or lifting devices.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 6 months of work experience directly related to the duties described above, that included skill in working with professional kitchen appliances and equipment.
• Ability to communicate (verbal and written) in English.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 40 lbs. on a routine basis.

Additional Information

• Additional Benefits For Our CYS Staff Include Access to use AAFES (PX), Use of MWR facilities - gym, pool, bowling, etc.
• Manual Application Option available upon request.
• Access to certain federal facilities may require a REAL ID-compliant driver's license/ID (marked with a star) or an Enhanced Driver's License (EDL) from WA, MI, MN, NY, or VT.
• Discover Your Path to Success through the Applicant Information Kit.
• Working for Army Non-Appropriated Funds (NAF) can offer numerous advantages, including support for military and civilian personnel, and their families, contributing to the Department of Defense's overall mission.
• For more information on working with Child and Youth Services, please go here.
• Regular full-time, regular part-time, and regularly scheduled flexible employees may receive Sunday premium pay for working on Sundays.
• Employees may also be eligible to receive extra pay if the majority of their scheduled hours falls after 3:00 PM.
• Non-foreign overseas allowances, cost of living (COLA), and differentials will not be paid.
• For a slideshow presentation regarding these benefits, please click the Review Our Benefits link below.