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Cook (CYS) NA-06
United States Army Installation Management Command
Department of the Army
Location
Fort Meade, Maryland
Salary
$21.18 - $24.70
per hour
Type
Closes
February 10, 2026More Army jobs →
Job Description
Summary
This job is for a cook at a child development center on Fort Meade, where you'll prepare healthy meals for kids following federal nutrition guidelines.
It involves hands-on cooking tasks like chopping ingredients, grilling meats, and baking, while helping plan menus and train other staff.
A good fit would be someone with basic kitchen experience who enjoys working with children and can handle a busy, team-oriented environment.
Key Requirements
- At least 6 months of work experience in food preparation using professional kitchen equipment
- Ability to communicate effectively in English (verbal and written)
- Capacity to lift and carry up to 40 lbs. 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
- Experience assisting with menu planning, food ordering, and on-the-job training of kitchen staff
Full Job Description
This position is located at Fort Meade Child Development Center 2.
This is a Regular Full-Time (minimum of 40 hours) or Regular Part-time (minimum of 20 hours) positions between the hours of 5:30am to 5:30pm eligible for benefits and leave accrual.
Incentives and Bonuses CYS Regular and FLEX employees (working a minimum of 15 hours) will receive a 100% discount on childcare for their first child and 25% for each additional child.
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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