Cook (CYS) NA-06

United States Army Installation Management Command • Fort Stewart, GA

20h • Onsite

About The Position

This position is located at Fort Stewart, Georgia. The Cook 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 role involves preparing and cooking a range of foods, including more complicated dishes, and coordinating menus and food orders with Food and Nutrition Specialists. The Cook may assist with on-the-job training for kitchen staff and consult with youth cooking clubs and health and fitness programs as needed.

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 lift and carry up to 40 pounds routinely.
• 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 in accordance with current Army and DoD policy, including annual influenza vaccination.
• Direct deposit and a Social Security card are required.
• 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 clearly 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.
• Cook foods using methods such as 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, 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

• 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.
• 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 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.
• Overtime pay for hours worked beyond 8 in a day or 40 in a week, whichever provides the 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 if most scheduled hours fall after 3:00 PM.

What This Job Offers

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