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Cook (CYS) NA-06
United States Army Installation Management Command
Department of the Army
Location
Fort Lee, Virginia
Salary
$21.30 - $24.84
per hour
Type
Closes
March 17, 2026
Job Description
Summary
This job involves working as a cook in a child development center on a military base, preparing healthy meals for kids while following government food guidelines.
You'll handle tasks like chopping ingredients, cooking various dishes, and helping train other staff.
It's a good fit for someone with basic kitchen experience who enjoys working in a team environment and cares about child nutrition.
Key Requirements
- At least 6 months of work experience in food preparation or cooking using professional kitchen equipment
- Skill in operating professional kitchen appliances and tools
- Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing
- Physical ability to lift and carry up to 40 pounds routinely
- Knowledge of USDA Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) policies and procedures
- Experience preparing a variety of foods including meats, vegetables, and baked goods from recipes
Full Job Description
This position is located at Child Development Center, Fort Lee, VA.
Morale Welfare and Recreation (MWR) Child and Youth Services (CYS) Employee Childcare Fee: Available to MWR CYS Regular and FLEX (working a minimum of 15 hours).
First Child: 100% childcare fee discount (all CYS employees). Second and Subsequent Child: 25% childcare fee discount (all CYS employees). 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.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
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