Cook (DODEA) NA-06
Department of Defense Education Activity
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Cook (CYS) NA-06
United States Army Installation Management Command
Department of the Army
Location
Fort Knox, Kentucky
Salary
$21.47 - $25.02
per hour
Type
Closes
March 3, 2026
Job Description
Summary
This part-time cook position at a child development center in Fort Knox, Kentucky, involves preparing nutritious meals for children while following federal food program guidelines.
The role includes hands-on cooking tasks like chopping ingredients, grilling meats, and baking goods, plus helping plan menus and train other staff.
It's a good fit for someone with basic kitchen experience who enjoys working in a supportive environment focused on kids' health and enjoys part-time hours with family benefits.
Key Requirements
- At least 6 months of work experience in food preparation and cooking using professional kitchen equipment
- Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing
- Capacity 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 preparing complex dishes like stews and sauces
- Ability to collaborate with nutrition specialists on menu planning, food orders, and purchases
- Experience assisting with on-the-job training of kitchen staff and supporting youth programs
Full Job Description
This Regular Part-Time position is located at the Fort Knox, KY Child Development Center.
CYS Regular and FLEX employees (working a minimum of 15 hours), will receive a 100% discount on their first child and 25% off subsequent children.
To better expedite the hiring process, we recommend including full contact information (name, address, phone number, email, etc.) for professional and personal references on your resume.
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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