Cook (School Age/Youth) NA-04
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 Hamilton, New York
Salary
$22.86 - $26.65
per hour
Type
Closes
January 26, 2026More Army jobs →
Job Description
Summary
This job involves preparing nutritious meals for children and youth in a military childcare program, following strict food safety guidelines and recipes.
You'll handle tasks like cooking various foods, managing kitchen equipment, and helping train other staff.
It's a good fit for someone with basic cooking experience who enjoys working in a team-oriented environment focused on healthy eating for kids.
Key Requirements
- At least 6 months of work experience in food preparation and cooking using professional kitchen appliances
- Skill in performing food prep tasks like cleaning, slicing, grilling, frying, baking, and mixing ingredients
- Ability to prepare complex dishes such as meats, poultry, seafood, stews, casseroles, gravies, sauces, and baked goods using standard recipes
- Proficiency in verbal and written English communication
- Ability to lift and carry up to 40 lbs. routinely
- Knowledge of USDA Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) policies and procedures
- Experience assisting with menu planning, food orders, staff training, and risk management in a kitchen setting
Full Job Description
This position is located at Fort Hamilton, New York.
Child and Youth Services (CYS) Employee Childcare Fee: First Child: 100% childcare fee discount (all CYS employees working at least 15 hours per week) Second and Subsequent Child: 25% childcare fee discount (all CYS employees working at least 15 hours per week) 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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