Cook
U.S. Army Sustainment Command
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Posted: January 28, 2026 (10 days ago)
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Cook (School Age/Youth) NA-04
United States Army Installation Management Command
Department of the Army
Job Description
Summary
This job involves preparing nutritious meals for children and youth in a military childcare program at Fort Drum, New York, while following strict food safety rules and helping with related activities like cooking clubs.
A good fit would be someone with hands-on kitchen experience who enjoys working with kids, stays organized under guidelines, and can handle physical tasks like lifting supplies.
It's ideal for reliable team players comfortable in a fast-paced, supportive environment.
Key Requirements
- Work experience in food preparation using professional kitchen appliances and equipment
- Ability to communicate effectively in English (verbal and written)
- Capacity 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
- Skill in following sanitation and safety procedures for food handling and equipment maintenance
- Familiarity with risk management, including abuse prevention and accident reporting
Full Job Description
This position is located at Child and Youth Services, Fort Drum, NY.
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: 25% childcare fee discount (all CYS employees).
Incentives and Bonuses Incentives and bonuses 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: Work experience 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).
- Prepares food by peeling, chopping, grinding, paring, cutting, slicing, dicing, pureeing, dredging, flouring, or breading.
- Follows established sanitation procedures when handling food.
- Disassembles, cleans and assembles component parts and accessories, following safety procedures to avoid personal injury and damage to the equipment.
- Serves as consultant to youth cooking clubs/health and fitness programs as required. Follow risk management procedures (i.e.. abuse prevention, identification, and reporting procedures; accident prevention etc).
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