Child and Youth Program Food Service Worker

Commander, Navy Installations Command•Pensacola, FL

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Child and Youth Program (CYP) Food Service Worker position performs a variety of food preparation and food service tasks for the CYP. This position is located in a Child Development Center (CDC) but may assist with food preparation for the School Age Care (SAC) Program. The role involves performing various tasks or a sequence of tasks in food service preparation, requiring attention to work operations and adherence to an established sequence of work. These tasks are categorized into food preparation and service, kitchen maintenance, and food storage.

Requirements

Must satisfactorily complete all background checks for child care positions, including fingerprint checks, a Tier 1 with Child Care check, and a State Criminal History Repository (SCHR) check.
Must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of employment.
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 sustain considerable walking, standing, bending, stooping, and lifting up to 40 pounds.
Must be 18 years of age or older.
Must successfully obtain and maintain appropriate security clearance as needed.
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.
Knowledge and understanding of food handling techniques, personal hygiene standards, and safe work procedures.
Knowledge of techniques for measuring ingredients and basic understanding of recipe construction.
Knowledge of basic arithmetic in order to count the number of table sand serving bowls required to determine the number of servings a container will yield.
Working knowledge of diet principles.
Working knowledge of sanitation standards and procedures to prevent contamination, such as the need to clean equipment previously used for raw food before further use and the need to use a chemical sanitizer or maintain proper water temperature when cleaning dishes.
Skill to perform tasks involving several procedures.
Skill to overcome practical production problems, evaluate final food products, and initiate corrective action when an item does not meet established quality standards.
Skill to develop standardized recipes for quantity cooking; able to expand and modify recipes according to the capacity of the equipment in the kitchen as well and in response to adjustments in the number of servings required.
Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing, and possess strong interpersonal communication skills.
Commitment to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Nice To Haves

Resumes must include information which demonstrates experience and knowledge, skills, and ability (KSAs) as they relate to this position. Applicants are encouraged to be clear and specific when describing their experience level and KSAs.

Responsibilities

Assist in food preparation with tasks such as peeling potatoes; cutting, sorting and washing vegetables and fruits; assembling sandwiches; and measuring and weighing ingredients.
Stock food service carts with appropriate utensils, plates, bowls, food and beverages for family style dining in classrooms or activity areas.
Wrap, arrange, and/or package items for serving to children and youth.
Transport food from the kitchen area to classrooms or activity areas.
Return carts, dishes, and leftover food to the kitchen and dispose of all food waste and trash.
Pre-rinse and wash pots, pans, dishes, glasses, and silverware manually or using a mechanical dishwasher according to sanitation regulations.
Clean serving carts, food preparation areas, cupboards, drawers, and dishwashing areas.
Set up and operate a mechanical dishwasher, including removing inspection doors, strainer pans, screens, and spray arms for preventative maintenance and cleaning.
Scrape, soak, scour, and scrub heavier cooking utensils such as mixing bowls and pots.
Perform heavy-duty cleaning tasks in food service and related areas, such as cleaning ceilings, exhaust hoods, spaces under and behind kitchen equipment (including moving equipment), washing floors and walls with powered cleaning equipment, cleaning walk-in refrigerators and freezers, and sanitizing the garbage room.
Maintain work area in a clean and orderly manner, adhering to NAVMED P5010 and all local policies and procedures.
Operate, break down, and clean all electrical equipment assigned to the area for food preparation.
Store sanitized dishes and silverware.
Label and date all items in refrigerators and freezers and store leftovers in accordance with sanitation and health standards.
Store canned, boxed, and/or frozen items in the food storage area.
Unload food and supplies from delivery trucks.
Move heavy garbage cans when collecting and transferring trash from the work area to the disposal area.
Comply with security, fire, and sanitation rules, policies, procedures, and regulations.
Ensure compliance with U.S. Agriculture (USDA) Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP), and all pertaining standards, policies, and regulations.
Serve as a mandatory reporter to Family Advocacy and Child Protective Services as prescribed by local policy in the case of suspected incidences of child abuse and neglect.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Daycare discount: Each eligible installation Navy CYP employee will receive a 100 percent discount for the first child enrolled and a 25 percent discount for each additional child enrolled. The 100 percent discount will apply to the child with the highest fee. If a household has two CYP employees, each employee is eligible for a 100 percent discount for one child, with a 25 percent discount for each additional child. The discount will apply to children enrolled full-time or part-time in a Child Development Center, 24/7 Center, School Age Care program or Family Child Care program. The discount is for any installation full-time, part-time, and flexible staff member working a minimum average of 15 hours per week.
Annual Leave - 13 Per Calendar Year (based on percentage earned each pay period) (Must be onboard 90 days before using annual leave).
Sick Leave - 13 Per Calendar Year (based on percentage earned each pay period)
Paid Holidays - 11 Per Year
Medical (vision included) and Dental Insurance
NAF Retirement Plan
401K Savings Investment Plan with employer match up to 3%
Basic life insurance with optional life and spouse/dependent coverage
Medical savings account (FSA)
Access to Morale, Welfare & Recreation Programs to include Golf Courses, Marinas, Gyms/Fitness Centers, Bowling Centers, Restaurants.
Discounted Tickets and Travel options and shopping privileges at the Navy Exchange.