AC Cook
State of Washington
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Cook (School Age/Youth) NA-04
United States Army Installation Management Command
Department of the Army
Location
Washington
Salary
$20.61 - $24.02
per hour
Type
Closes
April 20, 2026
Job Description
Summary
This part-time job involves cooking nutritious meals for school-age children and youth at a military base childcare center, following strict food safety and health guidelines.
The role includes preparing ingredients, maintaining kitchen equipment, and sometimes advising on youth cooking activities.
It's a good fit for someone with hands-on kitchen experience who enjoys working with kids in a supportive, structured environment.
Key Requirements
- Work experience in food preparation using professional kitchen appliances and equipment
- Ability to communicate effectively in English (verbal and written)
- Physical ability to lift and carry up to 40 lbs routinely
- 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 Part-Time position is with the Child and Youth Services (CYS) Lewis North School Age Center at Joint Base Lewis-McChord.
Morale Welfare & Recreation (MWR) 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: 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: 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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