Cook (CYS) NA-06

United States Army Installation Management Command • Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Cook (CYS) NA-06 is a part-time position with the Clarkmoor Child Development Center at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington. The Cook assists in planning and implementing a food service program in accordance with USDA Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) policies and procedures. The role includes food preparation and cooking, coordinating menus and food orders with Food and Nutrition Specialists, and supporting kitchen staff training and youth cooking, health, and fitness programs.

The work is performed in kitchen areas that may be hot and noisy, with exposure to cooking steam, fumes, odors, and temperature changes near walk-in refrigerators and freezers. The position requires frequent movement and handling of food and equipment, and travel to on- and off-post locations. Irregular hours, evenings, and/or weekends may be required.

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 for the position, including a Child Care Tier 1 background investigation and pre-employment checks under AR 215-3, paragraph 2.
• Have a current health assessment documenting good mental and physical health, freedom from communicable disease, and immunizations required by current Army and DoD policy, 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; resumes should not include photos.
• Be a U.S. citizen or non-citizen within the local commuting area (60 miles) of Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA, subject to the stated area-of-consideration terms.

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.
• Cook foods using methods including grilling, frying, baking, and broiling; 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, following 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.
• 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 MWR CYS Regular and FLEX employees working a minimum of 15 hours.
• A $1,000 retention incentive after six months of satisfactory employment for eligible newly hired and rehired individuals.
• 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 are eligible to participate in the NAF 401(k) plan; some may also be eligible for health insurance.
• Potential Sunday premium pay for regular full-time, regular part-time, and regularly scheduled flexible employees working Sundays.
• Potential extra pay when the majority of scheduled hours fall after 3:00 PM.
• Potential overtime pay for work exceeding 8 hours in a day or 40 hours in a week, whichever provides the employee greater benefit.
• Army NAF employees may access some on-base facilities, including fitness centers and libraries.
• Professional development opportunities may include training, education, and certification programs.

What This Job Offers

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