COOK
Air Mobility Command
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Cook (CYS) NA-06
United States Army Installation Management Command
Department of the Army
Location
Stuttgart
Salary
$21.16 - $24.68
per hour
Type
Closes
April 15, 2026
Job Description
Summary
This job is for a cook in a childcare program on a U.S. Army base in Germany, where you'll prepare healthy meals for kids following federal nutrition guidelines.
You'll handle everything from basic food prep to cooking more complex dishes, while helping plan menus and train other staff.
It's a great fit for someone with kitchen experience who enjoys working 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
- Strong verbal and written communication skills in English
- Ability 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 techniques including grilling, frying, baking, and mixing ingredients
- Experience preparing complex foods like meats, stews, casseroles, and baked goods from standard recipes
- Ability to assist in menu planning, food ordering, and on-the-job training for kitchen staff
Full Job Description
This position is located at the Robinson Barracks School Age Care, Stuttgart, Germany..
Morale Welfare and Recreation (MWR) Child and Youth Services (CYS) Employee Childcare Fee: First Child: 100% childcare fee discount (all CYS employees) Second and Subsequent Child:25% childcare fee discount (all CYS employees) Available to MWR CYS Regular and FLEX (working a minimum of 15 hours).
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.
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