CYP Food Service Worker

Commander, Navy Installations Command•Great Lakes, IL

About The Position

The Child and Youth Program (CYP) Food Service Worker performs food preparation and service tasks for a Child Development Center and may assist with food preparation for the School Age Care Program. Work includes food preparation and service, kitchen maintenance, and food storage, following established work sequences and applicable sanitation and health standards. The position also requires compliance with security, fire, and sanitation rules and with USDA Child and Adult Care Food Program requirements. The employee is a mandatory reporter to Family Advocacy and Child Protective Services under local policy when child abuse or neglect is suspected, and performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old.
High school diploma or equivalent; a copy of the diploma, GED, or college transcripts showing a conferred degree must be submitted with the application.
Must satisfactorily complete required child-care background checks, including fingerprint checks, a Tier 1 with Child Care check, a State Criminal History Repository check, and checks required under PL 101-647, including a National Agency Check with Written Inquiries.
Must pass the E-Verify employment verification check and resolve any discrepancies as a condition of employment.
Must obtain and maintain a valid food handlers card.
Must pass a pre-employment physical, provide evidence of immunization, and be free from communicable disease.
Must obtain appropriate immunizations against communicable diseases in accordance with ACIP recommendations, including the influenza vaccine.
Knowledge of food handling techniques, personal hygiene standards, and safe work procedures.
Knowledge of ingredient measurement techniques and basic recipe construction.
Basic arithmetic ability to count required tables and serving bowls and determine the number of servings a container will yield.
Working knowledge of diet principles.
Working knowledge of sanitation standards and procedures for preventing contamination, including cleaning equipment used for raw food and using chemical sanitizers or maintaining proper water temperature when washing dishes.
Skill in performing tasks involving several procedures.
Skill in overcoming practical production problems, evaluating finished food products, and taking corrective action when quality standards are not met.
Skill in developing standardized recipes for quantity cooking and expanding or modifying recipes to suit kitchen equipment capacity and changes in the number of servings required.
Ability to communicate effectively in English, orally and in writing, and strong interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

Assist with food preparation by peeling, cutting, sorting, and washing produce; assembling sandwiches; and measuring and weighing ingredients.
Stock food service carts with appropriate utensils, dishes, food, and beverages for family-style dining in classrooms or activity areas.
Wrap, arrange, and package items for serving to children and youth; transport food to classrooms or activity areas; and return carts, dishes, and leftover food to the kitchen.
Dispose of food waste and trash.
Pre-rinse and wash cookware, dishes, glasses, and silverware manually or using a mechanical dishwasher, in accordance with sanitation regulations.
Clean serving carts, food preparation areas, cupboards, drawers, dishwashing areas, and assigned electrical food-preparation equipment.
Set up and operate a mechanical dishwasher; remove and clean its inspection doors, strainer pans, screens, and spray arms for preventative maintenance.
Scrape, soak, scour, and scrub large or heavy cooking utensils.
Perform heavy-duty cleaning in food service and related areas, including ceilings, exhaust hoods, areas under and behind kitchen equipment, floors, walls, walk-in refrigerators and freezers, and garbage rooms.
Maintain a clean and orderly work area in accordance with NAVMED P5010 and local policies and procedures.
Store sanitized dishes and silverware.
Label and date refrigerated and frozen items, store leftovers according to sanitation and health standards, and store canned, boxed, and frozen items in designated food storage areas.
Unload food and supplies from delivery trucks and move heavy garbage cans when transferring trash to the disposal area.
Comply with security, fire, and sanitation rules, policies, procedures, and regulations.
Ensure compliance with USDA Child and Adult Care Food Program standards, policies, and regulations.
Report suspected child abuse or neglect to Family Advocacy and Child Protective Services as required by local policy.
Perform other duties as assigned.