Cook 2 - Olympia
State of Washington
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Cook (CYS) NA-06
United States Army Installation Management Command
Department of the Army
Job Description
Summary
This job involves working as a cook in a childcare center on a military base, preparing healthy meals for children while following federal food guidelines.
You'll handle tasks like chopping ingredients, cooking various dishes, and helping plan menus with nutrition experts.
It's a good fit for someone with basic kitchen experience who enjoys working with kids and can lift moderate weights in a team setting.
Key Requirements
- At least 6 months of work experience in food preparation using professional kitchen equipment
- Skill in operating kitchen appliances and tools
- 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
- Experience preparing a variety of foods including meats, vegetables, and baked goods
- Ability to assist in menu planning, food ordering, and training other staff
Full Job Description
This position is with Lewis-North School Age Center at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA.
Morale Welfare & 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) 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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