Cook (CYS) NA-08

United States Army Installation Management Command • Warren, MI

3d • Onsite

About The Position

This Cook position is located at the Detroit Arsenal in Michigan and supports Child and Youth Services (CYS). The cook assists in 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 reviewing recipes, menus, and worksheets to identify ingredients for regular and modified meals, including meals for children with special dietary needs such as diabetes, allergies, or food sensitivities.

The cook prepares meals using commercial utensils and equipment and prepares a broad range of foods, including meats, poultry, seafood, salads, vegetables, grains, pasta, fruits, sauces, gravies, breads, and desserts. The role uses complex recipes and cooking methods such as roasting, broiling, baking, frying, boiling, steaming, and sautéing. Work is performed indoors and outdoors and may involve irregular hours, evenings, or weekends. The position requires obtaining a Food Protection Manager Certification within the first six months and a ServSafe certificate within three months of hire.

Requirements

• Experience demonstrating knowledge of food preparation techniques, including developing and revising standardized recipes, coordinating large-quantity cooking using complex recipes and varied methods, preparing special or modified diets, and instructing lower-level cooks.
• Experience using a variety of commercial food service tools and equipment, including cleaning and sanitation practices.
• Basic math skills to modify recipes for large quantities and determine portion sizes.
• Ability to communicate in English verbally and in writing.
• Obtain and maintain a Food Protection Manager Certification through an ANSI-accredited agency within the first six months of employment.
• Obtain a ServSafe certificate within three months of hire.
• Meet qualification, eligibility, and background requirements; complete required pre-employment checks and a Child Care Tier 1 background investigation.
• Maintain a current health assessment documenting good mental and physical health, freedom from communicable disease, and required immunizations, including annual influenza vaccination.
• Successfully complete training requirements and demonstrate on-the-job competency.
• Provide direct deposit information and a Social Security card.
• Resumes must be two pages or less and demonstrate relevant experience, skills, knowledge, and abilities.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working within CYS with special diets, food sizes and portions, and allergy processes.
• Current ServSafe certification.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and implementing a food service program that follows USDA CACFP policies and procedures.
• Review recipes, menus, and worksheets to determine ingredients for regular and modified meals, including meals for children with special dietary needs.
• Prepare meals using a range of commercial cooking utensils and equipment.
• Prepare meats, poultry, seafood, salads, vegetables, grains, pasta, fruits, sauces, gravies, breads, and desserts.
• Use complex recipes and varied cooking methods, including roasting, broiling, baking, frying, boiling, steaming, and sautéing.
• Apply cleaning and sanitation practices when using commercial food service equipment.
• Travel to on- and off-post locations when required.

Benefits

• First child: 100% CYS childcare fee discount for employees working at least 15 hours per week.
• Second and subsequent children: 25% CYS childcare fee discount for employees working at least 15 hours per week.
• 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 flexible employees may also be eligible for health insurance.
• Professional development opportunities, including training, education, and certification programs.
• Access to some on-base facilities, including fitness centers and libraries.
• FWS employees earn overtime pay for work exceeding 8 hours in a day or 40 hours in a week, whichever provides greater benefit.
• Regular full-time, regular part-time, and regularly scheduled flexible employees may receive Sunday premium pay; employees may also be eligible for extra pay when most scheduled hours fall after 3:00 PM.

What This Job Offers

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