Cook NA-06
United States Army Installation Management Command
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Cook (CYS) NA-06
United States Army Installation Management Command
Department of the Army
Job Description
Summary
This job is for a cook at a child development center on a U.S. Army base in Alaska, where you'll prepare healthy meals for young children following federal nutrition guidelines.
You'll handle tasks like chopping ingredients, cooking various dishes, and helping plan menus while working with a team.
It's ideal for someone with basic kitchen experience who enjoys working in a supportive environment with kids and wants benefits like discounted childcare.
Key Requirements
- At least 6 months of work experience in food preparation using professional kitchen appliances and equipment
- Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing
- Capacity 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
- Skills in preparing and cooking a variety of foods, including meats, vegetables, and baked goods using standard recipes
- Ability to assist with menu planning, food ordering, and on-the-job training of kitchen staff
Full Job Description
This position is located at the Fort Greely Child Development Center (6wks-5yrs). Position is Mission and Weather Essential.
This is an open continuous announcement to provide a ready pool of available applicants as needed. Applicants will be referred to selecting officials as vacancies occur.
Child and Youth Services (CYS) Regular and FLEX employees (working a minimum of 15 hours) will receive a 100% discount on childcare for their first child and at least 25% for each additional child.
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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