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Cook (CYS) NA-06
United States Army Installation Management Command
Department of the Army
Location
Rock Island, Illinois
Salary
$21.60 - $25.19
per hour
Type
Closes
April 30, 2026
Job Description
Summary
This job is for a cook at a child development center on Rock Island Arsenal, where you'll prepare healthy meals for kids following federal nutrition guidelines.
You'll handle tasks like chopping ingredients, cooking various dishes, and helping plan menus while working with a team.
It's a great fit for someone with basic kitchen experience who enjoys working in a supportive environment with children and wants benefits like discounted childcare.
Key Requirements
- At least 6 months of work experience in food preparation and cooking using professional kitchen equipment
- Skill in operating 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
- Ability to assist in menu planning, food ordering, and training other staff
Full Job Description
This position is with the Rock Island Arsenal Child Development Center. Eligible applicants who apply on or before April 7th may be sent first for consideration.
Child and Youth Services (CYS) Employee Childcare Fee applicable to employees working at least 15 hours per week: First Child: 100% childcare fee discount (all CYS employees) Second and Subsequent Child: At least 25% childcare fee discount (all CYS employees) Eligible applicants who apply on or before April 7th may be sent first for consideration.
Additional referrals will be sent at management's request. 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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