Cook Leader NL-08
United States Army Installation Management Command
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Cook (CYS) NA-06
United States Army Installation Management Command
Department of the Army
Location
Washington
Salary
$22.39 - $26.12
per hour
Type
Closes
March 25, 2026
Job Description
Summary
This part-time cook position at a school-age center on Joint Base Lewis-McChord involves preparing nutritious meals for children, following federal food program guidelines, and helping with menu planning and staff training.
It's ideal for someone with hands-on kitchen experience who enjoys working in a supportive environment for youth programs and can handle physical tasks like lifting.
The role offers benefits, leave, and childcare discounts for employees.
Key Requirements
- Minimum 6 months of work experience in food preparation and cooking using professional kitchen equipment
- Skill in performing various cooking tasks including cleaning, slicing, grilling, frying, baking, and mixing ingredients
- Ability to prepare complex foods like meats, poultry, seafood, stews, casseroles, gravies, sauces, and baked goods using standard recipes
- Proficiency in verbal and written English communication
- Ability to lift and carry up to 40 lbs routinely
- Knowledge of USDA Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) policies and procedures
- Experience assisting with menu planning, food ordering, staff training, and youth cooking programs
Full Job Description
This position is with Lewis-North School Age Center at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA. Regular Part-Time position with a minimum work week of 20 hours. Eligible for benefits and leave accrual.
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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