Cook (CYS) NA-06

United States Army Installation Management Command • Fort Gordon, GA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

This Cook position is located at the Child Development Center at Fort Gordon, Georgia. The employee assists with planning and implementing a comprehensive food service program in accordance with USDA Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) policies and procedures. The role includes preparing and cooking a range of foods, working with Food and Nutrition Specialists on menus and orders, and supporting kitchen staff training and youth cooking, health, and fitness activities as required.

Work is performed in kitchen areas that are well lit but often hot and noisy. The employee may be exposed to steam, cooking fumes and odors, and temperature changes when entering walk-in refrigerators or freezers. The work involves continual standing and walking, frequent stooping, reaching, pushing, pulling, and bending, and lifting or moving objects up to 40 pounds without assistance. Heavier objects may occasionally be moved with assistance or lifting devices. The position may involve irregular hours, evenings, or weekends.

Requirements

• At least 6 months of work experience directly related to the described duties, including skill in working with professional kitchen appliances and equipment.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing in English.
• Ability to routinely lift and carry up to 40 pounds.
• Complete at least 4 hours of initial food sanitation and safety training within 30 days of employment and at least 4 hours of refresher training annually.
• Meet qualification, eligibility, and background requirements, including a Child Care Tier 1 background investigation and other pre-employment checks.
• Maintain a current health assessment documenting good mental and physical health, freedom from communicable disease, and required immunizations, including annual influenza vaccination.
• Provide direct deposit information and a Social Security card.
• Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) check.
• A one-year probationary period may be required.
• Submit a resume of two pages or less that demonstrates relevant experience, skills, knowledge, and abilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and implementing a comprehensive food service program that follows USDA CACFP policies and procedures.
• Perform food preparation tasks such as cleaning, paring, peeling, slicing, and dicing ingredients.
• Grill, fry, bake, broil, pour liquids, and mix ingredients.
• Prepare and cook more complicated or time-consuming foods, including meats, poultry, seafood, vegetables, stews, casseroles, gravies, sauces, and baked goods, using standard recipes.
• Work with Food and Nutrition Specialists to prepare menus and submit food orders and purchase requests.
• Assist with on-the-job training of other kitchen staff members.
• Serve as a consultant to youth cooking clubs and health and fitness programs as required.
• Follow risk management procedures.

Benefits

• CYS employee childcare fee discount: 100% for the first child and 25% for the second and subsequent children, available to CYS Regular and FLEX employees working a minimum of 15 hours.
• Temporary limited commissary privileges, excluding tobacco and alcohol purchases, through December 31, 2026.
• Regular full-time and part-time employees are eligible for health and life insurance, 401(k) and retirement plans, paid personal time off, and federal holidays.
• NAF flexible employees may participate in the NAF 401(k) plan; some may also be eligible for health insurance.
• Employees may have access to on-base facilities, including fitness centers and libraries.
• Professional development opportunities may include training, education, and certification programs.
• Eligible employees may receive Sunday premium pay and additional pay when the majority of scheduled hours falls after 3:00 PM.
• FWS employees earn overtime pay for working more than 8 hours in a day or more than 40 hours in a week, whichever provides greater benefit.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed