Cook (CYS) NA-08
United States Army Installation Management Command
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Cook (CYS) NA-06
United States Army Installation Management Command
Department of the Army
Location
Fort Carson, Colorado
Salary
$21.24 - $24.78
per hour
Type
Closes
January 21, 2026More Army jobs →
Job Description
Summary
This job is for a cook in a childcare program at Fort Carson, Colorado, where you'll prepare healthy meals for kids following strict food guidelines, handle kitchen tasks like chopping and cooking various dishes, and help train other staff.
It's a good fit for someone with basic cooking experience who enjoys working in a team environment focused on child nutrition and safety.
The role offers perks like childcare discounts for employees with kids.
Key Requirements
- At least 6 months of work experience in food preparation and cooking using professional kitchen equipment
- Strong verbal and written communication skills in English
- Ability to lift and carry up to 40 lbs. routinely
- Knowledge of USDA Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) policies and procedures
- Skills in preparing a variety of foods including meats, vegetables, sauces, and baked goods from standard recipes
- Ability to collaborate with nutrition specialists on menus, food orders, and purchases
- Experience assisting with on-the-job training for kitchen staff and supporting youth programs
Full Job Description
This position is located at Fort Carson, Colorado.
Morale Welfare and Recreation (MWR) 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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