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Posted: March 5, 2026 (1 day ago)

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Cook (CYS) NA-06

United States Army Installation Management Command

Department of the Army

Fresh

Location

Location not specified

Salary

$21.16 - $24.67

per hour

Closes

March 17, 2026

Job Description

Summary

This job is for a cook at a child development center in Germany, where you'll prepare healthy meals for kids following strict food program rules, handle various cooking tasks, and help train other staff.

It's ideal for someone with basic kitchen experience who enjoys working in a team-focused environment supporting children's programs. The role offers childcare fee discounts for employees with kids.

Key Requirements

  • Minimum 6 months of work experience in food preparation and cooking using professional kitchen equipment
  • Skill in operating professional kitchen appliances and equipment
  • Ability to communicate effectively in English (verbal and written)
  • Ability to lift and carry up to 40 lbs. on a routine basis
  • Knowledge of USDA Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) policies and procedures

Full Job Description

This position is located at Katterbach Child Development Center, Ansbach, Germany.

Morale Welfare and Recreation Child and Youth Services (CYS) Employee Childcare Fee: First Child: 100% childcare fee discount (all CYS employees) Second and Subsequent Child: 25% childcare fee discount (all CYS employees) Available to CYS Regular and FLEX (working a minimum of 15 hours).

Incentives and Bonuses Incentives and bonuses will not be paid. Resumes must be two pages (or less).

Resumes should clearly demonstrate the applicant's relevant experience, skills, knowledge and abilities as they pertain to this position.

A qualified candidate must possess the following: A minimum of 6 months of work experience directly related to the duties described above, that included skill in working with professional kitchen appliances and equipment.

Be able to communicate (verbal and written) in English. Ability to lift and carry up to 40 lbs. on a routine basis. Major Duties:

  • Applies knowledge and skill to assist in planning and implementing a comprehensive food service program that follows the policies and procedures of the USDA Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP).
  • Performs a variety of food preparation and cooking tasks such as cleaning, paring, peeling, slicing, dicing; grilling, frying, baking broiling, pouring liquids and mixing ingredients.
  • Prepares and cooks a variety of more complicated/time consuming foods such as meats poultry, seafood, vegetables, stews, casseroles, gravies, sauces, and baked goods following standard recipes.
  • Works 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 and serves as consultant to youth cooking clubs/health and fitness programs as required, and follows risk management procedures.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 3/5/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 3/6/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: C2SCNAFCY-26-12902691