Cook (School Age/Youth) NA-04

This Flex position is with the Child and Youth Services (CYS) School Age Center at Fort Polk in Leesville, Louisiana. This job is open to U.S. Citizens, Nationals, or those who owe allegiance to the U.S., including Non-U.S. Nationals who have resided in the U.S. or U.S. territory for three or more continuous years immediately preceding the start of Federal affiliation.

Benefits

• Morale Welfare And Recreation (MWR) Child And Youth Services (CYS) Employee Childcare Fee Discounts:
  • First Child: 100% childcare fee discount (applicable to employees working at least 15 hours per week)
  • Second and Subsequent Child: At least 25% childcare fee discount (all CYS employees)
• Overtime pay for working more than 8 hours in a day or more than 40 hours in a week (whichever is more beneficial)
• Sunday premium pay for working on Sundays (eligible for regular full-time, part-time, and flexible employees)
• Extra pay if the majority of scheduled hours falls after 3:00 PM
• Access to on-base facilities (fitness centers, libraries, and other amenities)
• Health and life insurance, 401k and retirement plans, paid personal time off, and federal holidays (for regular full-time and part-time employees)
• NAF 401(k) plan eligibility for flexible employees working in the U.S. or for U.S. citizens/spouses/children working for a NAFI in a foreign area
• Health insurance eligibility for some flexible employees

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and implementing a comprehensive food service program following USDA Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) policies and procedures
• Prepare food by peeling, chopping, grinding, paring, cutting, slicing, dicing, pureeing, dredging, flouring, or breading
• Follow established sanitation procedures when handling food
• Disassemble, clean, and assemble component parts and accessories, following safety procedures
• Serve as a consultant to youth cooking clubs, health, and fitness programs as required
• Follow risk management procedures, including abuse prevention, identification, reporting, and accident prevention

Requirements

• Direct Deposit and Social Security Card are required
• Must meet qualification, eligibility, and background requirements for the position
• A one-year probationary period may be required
• Satisfactory completion of an employment verification (E-Verify) check
• Complete a minimum of 4 hours of initial food sanitation and safety training within 30 days of employment and 4 hours of refresher training annually
• Subject to satisfactory completion of all pre-employment checks and a Child Care Tier 1 background investigation
• Must have a current health assessment documenting good mental and physical health, freedom from communicable disease, and required immunizations (including annual influenza vaccinations)
• May be subject to irregular hours, evenings, and/or weekends
• Work involves continual standing, walking, frequent stooping, reaching, pushing, pulling, and bending
• Must be able to lift or move objects up to 40 pounds unassisted, and occasionally lift or move objects over 40 pounds with assistance

Qualifications

• Work experience related to the duties described, including 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

Resumes must be two pages or less and clearly demonstrate relevant experience, skills, knowledge, and abilities.

Work Environment

• Work is performed in kitchen areas that are well-lit but often hot and noisy
• Exposure to steam, fumes, odors from cooking, and extreme temperature changes (e.g., walk-in refrigerators or freezers)

Additional Information

• This job is open to candidates worldwide, including Military Spouse Preference (MSP) and Involuntarily Separated Military Preference (ISMP) eligible candidates
• Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized
• Access to certain federal facilities may require a REAL ID-compliant driver’s license/ID or an Enhanced Driver’s License (EDL)
• Your application may be considered for multiple opportunities for up to 90 days after the closing date
• Management has the right to assign staff to locations as mission requires