Cook (CYS) NA-06
About The Position
The Cook position is located at Forest Glen, Maryland, and supports Child and Youth Services (CYS). The role 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 Cook performs food preparation and cooking tasks, including preparing more complicated dishes according to standard recipes, and works with Food and Nutrition Specialists on menus and food orders. The position may also assist with on-the-job training for kitchen staff and serve as a consultant to youth cooking clubs and health and fitness programs.
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; a Child Care Tier 1 background investigation is required.
- Have a current health assessment documenting good mental and physical health, freedom from communicable disease, and required immunizations, including annual influenza vaccinations.
- 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 no more than two pages.
Responsibilities
- Assist in planning and implementing a comprehensive food service program that follows USDA Child and Adult Care Food Program policies and procedures.
- Perform food preparation tasks, including cleaning, paring, peeling, slicing, and dicing ingredients.
- Grill, fry, bake, broil, pour liquids, and mix ingredients.
- Prepare and cook 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 employees working at least 15 hours per week receive a 100% childcare fee discount for their first child and a 25% discount for each subsequent child.
- 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 employees may have access to on-base facilities, including fitness centers and libraries.
- Professional development opportunities may include training, education, and certification programs.
- NAF flexible employees may participate in the NAF 401(k) plan; some may also be eligible for health insurance.
- Eligible employees may receive Sunday premium pay and additional pay when the majority of scheduled hours fall after 3:00 PM.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
