COOK A04*
U.S. Marine Corps
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Cook (CYS) NA-06
United States Army Installation Management Command
Department of the Army
Location
Fort Bragg, North Carolina
Salary
$21.57 - $25.16
per hour
Type
Closes
April 6, 2026
Job Description
Summary
This job is for a cook at a school-age childcare center on a military base, where you'll prepare healthy meals for kids following federal nutrition guidelines.
It involves hands-on cooking tasks like chopping ingredients, making dishes from recipes, and helping plan menus while training other staff.
A good fit would be someone with basic kitchen experience who enjoys working with children and can handle physical tasks in a team setting.
Key Requirements
- At least 6 months of work experience in food preparation using professional kitchen equipment
- Proficiency in English communication, both verbal and written
- Ability to lift and carry up to 40 pounds routinely
- Knowledge of USDA Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) policies and procedures
- Skills in a variety of cooking methods including grilling, frying, baking, and mixing
- Experience preparing complex foods like meats, stews, casseroles, and baked goods from standard recipes
- Ability to assist in menu planning, food ordering, and on-the-job training of kitchen staff
Full Job Description
This position is located at Fort Bragg School Age Center. MWR CYS Employee Childcare Fee Discounts Available to MWR CYS Regular and FLEX (working a minimum of 15 hours per week).
First Child: 100% childcare fee discount Incentives and Bonuses Incentives 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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