Child and Youth Program Cook

Commander, Navy Installations Command; United States; On-site; USD 48,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Commander, Navy Installations Command is seeking a CYP Cook to perform a variety of food preparation and service tasks in a Child Development Center (CDC) serving military families.

The role requires following standardized recipes, ensuring meals meet safety standards, and maintaining a clean, organized kitchen. Work schedule varies by facility with 0–40 hours/week. Posting notes include entry on Overseas paths with multiple US locations.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent. Must provide a copy of your HS Diploma, GED, or college transcripts when you apply.

Responsibilities

• Performs a variety of food preparation and food service tasks for CYP, located in a Child Development Center (CDC).
• Prepares meats, poultry, seafood, vegetables, sauces and gravies following standardized recipes; plans and schedules cooking procedures to ensure meals are ready on time.
• Maintains kitchen areas and equipment; cleans carts, prep areas, and dishwashing areas; operates a mechanical dishwasher; sanitizes areas and maintains storage per standards.
• Monitors temperatures, portioning, and food quality; modifies recipes for quantities and equipment; coordinates meal preparation for multiple meals.
• Ensures compliance with security, fire, sanitation rules, and CACFP standards; reports concerns as required.

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

• Hiring Agency: Commander, Navy Installations Command
• Department: Department of the Navy
• Location: Multiple Locations
• Schedule: May work between 0-40 hours/week depending on facility needs.

The purpose of the Child and Youth Program (CYP) Cook position is to perform a variety of food preparation and food service tasks for the CYP. This position is located in a child Development Center (CDC) but may assist with food preparation for the School Age Care (SAC) Program.

Key Responsibilities

The CYP Cook performs various tasks or a sequence of tasks in food service preparation. Tasks consist of several steps that require attention to work operations and follow and established sequence of work. These tasks, which are summarized into categories related to food preparation and service, kitchen maintenance, and food storage, are summarized below.

Food Preparation and Service Prepares all types of meats, poultry, seafood, vegetables, fruit sauces, and gravies for menus. Prepares, cooks, seasons, and portions food for all meals by following standardized recipes at different levels of difficulty and plan, regulate, and schedule cooking procedures so that numerous completed food products are ready at the appropriate temperature ant time. They plan and prepare or coordinate the preparation of an entire meal.

Prepares menu items using special or difficult recipes that require numerous interrelated steps, many ingredients, and lengthy preparation time. Prepares a variety of menu items using several different and complex methods of preparation such as cooling or chilling. Monitors temperatures and steam pressures, evaluates the condition of food being cooked at frequent intervals, and turns and bastes meat to add flavor and to prevent uneven cooking and drying out.

Modify recipes for ingredient quantities, the number of servings, and the size of the equipment available.

Kitchen Maintenance May perform the following: cleaning serving carts, food preparation areas, cupboards, drawers, and dishwashing areas; set up and operate a mechanical dishwasher; scrapes, soaks, scours, and scrubs the heavier cooking utensils such as mixing bowls and pots; performs heavy-duty cleaning tasks throughout the food service and related areas, such as cleaning ceilings, exhaust hoods, spaces under and behind kitchen equipment including moving the equipment; washing floors and walls with powered cleaning equipment; cleaning walk-in refrigerators and freezers; and sanitizing garbage room.

Maintains work area in a clean and orderly manner, adhering to NAVMED P5010 and all local policies and procedures. Food Storage Labels and dates all items in refrigerators and freezers and stores leftovers in accordance with sanitation and health standards. Stores canned, boxed, and/or frozen items in food storage area. May unload food and supplies from delivery trucks.

Additional Responsibilities Responsible for complying with security, fire and sanitation rules, policies, procedures, and regulations. Ensures compliance with U.S. Agriculture (USDA) Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP), and all pertaining standards, policies, and regulations. Serves as a mandatory reporter to Family Advocacy and Child Protective Services as prescribed by local policy in the case of suspected incidences of child abuse and neglect.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements & Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent Must provide a copy of your H.S. Diploma, GED, or College Transcripts (showing degree awarded/conferred) when you apply.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Commander, Navy Installations Command, Department of the Navy.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $22.86 – $22.86/hr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-20.

What is the work schedule?

This is a May work between 0-40 hours/week depending on facility needs. position.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Overseas' hiring path.