CYP Food Service Worker

Commander, Navy Installations Command•Newport News, VA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Child and Youth Program (CYP) Food Service Worker performs food preparation and food service tasks for a Child Development Center (CDC), and may assist with food preparation for the School Age Care (SAC) Program. The work includes food preparation and service, kitchen maintenance, and food storage, following established work sequences and applicable sanitation and health standards. The role includes preparing and transporting food for children and youth; cleaning and maintaining kitchen equipment and work areas; storing food and supplies; and complying with security, fire, sanitation, and child-care food program requirements. The employee is also a mandatory reporter of suspected child abuse or neglect under local policy and performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
High school diploma or equivalent; a copy of the diploma, GED, or college transcripts showing an awarded 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 NACI and the Installation Records Check.
Must successfully 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 immunization 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-measuring techniques and a basic understanding of recipe construction.
Basic arithmetic skills 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 after raw-food use and using chemical sanitizer or maintaining proper water temperature when washing dishes.
Skill in performing tasks involving several procedures.
Skill in resolving practical production problems, evaluating finished food products, and initiating corrective action when food does not meet quality standards.
Skill in developing standardized recipes for quantity cooking and expanding or modifying recipes based on kitchen equipment capacity and changes in servings required.
Ability to communicate effectively in English, orally and in writing, and strong interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

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