Cook (CYS) NA-06

United States Army Installation Management Command • Fort Stewart, GA

8h • Onsite

About The Position

This Cook position is located at Fort Stewart, Georgia, and supports the Child and Youth Services food service program. The employee assists in planning and implementing a comprehensive program in accordance with USDA Child and Adult Care Food Program policies and procedures. The role includes preparing and cooking a variety of foods, coordinating menus and food orders with Food and Nutrition Specialists, assisting with on-the-job training for kitchen staff, and supporting youth cooking clubs and health and fitness programs as needed. The position follows risk management procedures.

Requirements

• At least six months of work experience directly related to the described duties, including skill in working with professional kitchen appliances and equipment.
• Ability to communicate in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to routinely lift and carry up to 40 pounds.
• Complete at least four hours of initial food sanitation and safety training within 30 days of employment and at least four hours of refresher training annually.
• Meet qualification, eligibility, and background requirements, including a Child Care Tier 1 background investigation and pre-employment checks.
• Maintain 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.
• 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 Child and Adult Care Food Program policies and procedures.
• Perform food preparation tasks, including 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, 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 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: 100% for the first child and 25% for each subsequent child, for employees working at least 15 hours per week.
• 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.
• Employees may have access to on-base facilities, including fitness centers and libraries.
• Professional development opportunities may include training, education, and certification programs.
• Eligible employees may receive overtime pay for work exceeding eight hours in a day or 40 hours in a week, whichever is more beneficial.
• Regular full-time, regular part-time, and regularly scheduled flexible employees may receive Sunday premium pay.
• Employees may 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