Food Service Employee - YCA Ft. Stewart
About The Position
The purpose of the Youth Challenge Program (YCP) is to recruit, enroll, and train at-risk youth who have left high school without a diploma (dropouts or expulsions) to complete work on their General Educational Development (GED) Diploma, and to receive life skills training. The program is structured similar to a US Army basic training company, providing military structure and discipline, drill and ceremony, self-control and motivation. Eight core components form the basis of the curriculum: academic excellence; life coping skills; vocational training; responsible citizenship; leader/followership; health, hygiene and sex education; physical fitness; and, community involvement/community service projects. The program is drug-free, gang-free, and tobacco-free. The 22-week residential program ensures a safe, secure environment where the eight core components can be achieved through individualized instruction. The majority of the graduates continue on to post secondary school education, vocational-technical training, full-time employment, military enlistment, or some combination of these. With campuses at Fort Stewart in Hinesville and Fort Gordon in Augusta, Georgia's YCP is one of the most successful “at-risk” youth programs in the nation, graduating over 20,000 cadets since the program’s inception in 1993. Pay is based upon experience and obtainment of ServSafe Certification.
Requirements
- High school diploma/GED and one (1) year of experience in the area of assignment; or one (1) year of experience at the lower level Food Svc Worker 2 (FFS011) or position equivalent.--Note: An equivalent combination of knowledge, education, job or intern experience, training, or certifications that provides the necessary knowledge and skills to successfully perform the job at the level listed may be substituted year-over-year.
Nice To Haves
- Six months of work experience as an assistant in preparing, cooking, and serving food in a food service operation
- Safe Serve Certificate
- Basic Computer software usage skills
- Experience in working with at-risk youth.
- Ability and willingness to participate in YCA extracurricular activities.
Responsibilities
- Prepares and cooks or assists in the cooking of food using specialized equipment.
- Serves and distributes food
- Cleans kitchen, kitchen equipment, and dining areas.
- Participates in extracurricular activities as needed.
Benefits
- robust benefits package designed for every stage of your career
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
