Cook (CYS) NA-06

United States Army Installation Management Command•Fort Carson, CO

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is located at East Child Development Center, Fort Carson, Colorado. Child and Youth Services (CYS) Employee Childcare Fee applicable to employees working at least 15 hours per week. The role involves applying 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). 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. Assist with "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

Direct Deposit and Social Security Card is required.
Meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position.
A one-year probationary period may be required.
Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) check.
Satisfactory completion of a minimum of 4 hours initial food sanitation and safety training is required within 30 days of employment and a minimum of 4 hours refresher training annually.
Subject to satisfactory completion of all pre-employment checks in accordance with AR 215-3, para.2 and a Child Care Tier 1 background investigation is required.
Must have current health assessment which documents good mental and physical health, freedom from communicable disease, and immunizations IAW current Army and DoD policy including annual influenza vaccinations.
Resumes must be two pages (or less).
Resumes should clearly demonstrate the applicant's relevant experience, skills, knowledge and abilities as they pertain to this position.
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.
Be able to communicate (verbal and written) in English.
Ability to lift and carry up to 40 lbs. on a routine basis.

Nice To Haves

Military Spouse Preference (MSP) and Involuntarily Separated Military Preference (ISMP) eligible candidates are included in the area of consideration.

Responsibilities

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).
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.
Assist with "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.

Benefits

Childcare Fee discount (100% for first child, 25% for second and subsequent children for CYS employees working at least 15 hours per week).
Overtime pay for working more than 8 hours in a day or more than 40 hours in a week.
Sunday premium pay for working on Sundays.
Extra pay if the majority of scheduled hours falls after 3:00 PM.
Temporary limited commissary privileges (excluding tobacco or alcohol products) until December 31, 2026.
Pride and fulfillment in supporting military communities.
Wide range of career opportunities.
Opportunities for professional development, including training, education, and certification programs.
Access to on-base facilities, including fitness centers and libraries.
Eligibility for health and life insurance (for regular full-time and part-time employees).
Participation in 401k and retirement plans (for regular full-time and part-time employees).
Paid personal time off and federal holidays (for regular full-time and part-time employees).
Eligibility to participate in the NAF 401(k) plan (for NAF flexible employees).
Potential eligibility for health insurance (for some flexible employees).