Cook (CYS) NA-06
About The Position
This Flex Cook position is with Child Development Center 3349 at Fort Polk in Leesville, Louisiana. 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 involves preparing and cooking a variety of foods, including more complicated dishes, using standard recipes. The Cook works with Food and Nutrition Specialists on menus and food orders, assists with on-the-job training for kitchen staff, and may consult with youth cooking clubs and health and fitness programs as required. Risk management procedures must be followed.
Requirements
- At least 6 months of work experience directly related to the 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 immunizations required by current Army and DoD policy, including annual influenza vaccination.
- Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) check.
- Provide direct deposit information and a Social Security card.
- 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 food service program that follows USDA CACFP policies and procedures.
- Perform food preparation tasks such as cleaning, paring, peeling, slicing, and dicing ingredients.
- Prepare foods using cooking methods including grilling, frying, baking, broiling, pouring liquids, and mixing ingredients.
- Prepare and cook meats, poultry, seafood, vegetables, stews, casseroles, gravies, sauces, and baked goods according to 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 for employees working at least 15 hours per week: 100% discount for the first child and 25% for the second and subsequent children.
- Flexible employees who meet the stated eligibility conditions may participate in the NAF 401(k) plan; some flexible employees may also be eligible for health insurance.
- Army NAF employment may provide opportunities for professional development, including training, education, and certification programs.
- Employees may have access to on-base facilities, including fitness centers and libraries.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
