Cook
Veterans Health Administration
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Cook (CYS) NA-06
United States Army Installation Management Command
Department of the Army
Location
Louisiana
Salary
$21.47 - $25.02
per hour
Type
Closes
March 12, 2026
Job Description
Summary
This job is for a cook at a child development center on a military base in Louisiana, where you'll prepare healthy meals for kids following strict food program guidelines.
It involves hands-on cooking tasks like chopping ingredients and making dishes from recipes, plus helping plan menus and train other staff.
A good fit would be someone with basic kitchen experience who enjoys working in a team-focused environment serving children and youth.
Key Requirements
- Minimum 6 months of work experience in food preparation and cooking using professional kitchen equipment
- Skill in operating professional kitchen appliances and equipment
- Ability to communicate effectively in English (verbal and written)
- Ability to lift and carry up to 40 lbs. on a routine basis
- Knowledge of USDA Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) policies and procedures
- Experience preparing a variety of foods including meats, poultry, seafood, vegetables, and baked goods using standard recipes
Full Job Description
This Flex position is located at the Fort Polk Child Development Center.
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: At least 25% childcare fee discount (all CYS employees) 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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