Child & Youth Program Food Service Worker

Commander, Navy Installations Command; Portsmouth (VA); Presencial; USD 23 000 - 33 000; Tempo parcial

Resumo da oferta

Commander, Navy Installations Command in Portsmouth, VA seeks a Child & Youth Program Food Service Worker to perform food preparation and service tasks in a youth center setting.

The role supports the CYP program by assisting with meal prep, serving, sanitation, and compliance with CACFP and NAVMED P5010. A HS diploma or equivalent is required, and applicants must be eligible for a security clearance.

Qualificações

• H.S. Diploma or equivalent; copy of diploma/GED transcripts must be submitted when applying.

Responsabilidades

• Assist in food preparation and service for CYP meals and snacks.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness and sanitation per NAVMED P5010 and CACFP.
• Transport, store, and label food items; manage waste and leftovers per policy.
• Assist with general kitchen maintenance and safety.

Formação académica

H.S. Diploma or equivalent

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Child & Youth Program Food Service Worker

• Hiring Agency: Commander, Navy Installations Command
• Department: Department of the Navy
• Schedule: 20-34 hours w/benefits except LTD

The purpose of the Child and Youth Program (CYP) Food Service Worker position is to perform a variety of food preparation and food service tasks for the CYP. This position is located at Naval Support Activity Portsmouth New Gosport Youth Center in Portsmouth, VA.

Key Responsibilities

The CYP Food Service Worker 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 Assist in food preparation with tasks such as peeling potatoes; cutting, sorting and washing vegetables and fruits; assembling sandwiches; and measuring and weighing ingredients. Stocks food service carts with appropriate utensils, plates, bowls, food and beverages, as required for family style dining in the classrooms or activity areas. Wraps, arranges, and/or packages items for serving to children and youth.

Transports food from kitchen area to classrooms or activity areas. Returns carts, dishes, and leftover food to the kitchen and disposes of all food waste and trash. Kitchen Maintenance Pre-rinses and washes pots, pans, dishes, glasses and silverware in either a mechanical dishwasher or manually according to sanitation regulations. Cleans serving carts, food preparation areas, cupboards, drawers, and dishwashing areas. Sets up and operates a mechanical dishwasher.

Removes inspection doors, strainer pans, screens, and spray arms for preventative maintenance and cleaning. Scrapes, soaks, scour, and scrubs the heavier cooking utensils such as mixing bowls and pots which, because of their large size and weight, are awkward to handle.

Performs heavy-duty cleaning tasks through the food service and related areas, such as cleaning ceilings; cleaning exhaust hoods; cleaning spaces under and behind kitchen equipment, including moving he 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.

Operates, breaks down and cleans all electrical equipment assigned to the area for food preparation. Stores sanitized dishes and silverware. 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. Unloads food and supplies from delivery trucks.

Moves heavy garbage cans when collecting and transferring trash from the work area to the disposal area. 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

H.S. Diploma or equivalent. Note: A copy of your H.S. diploma, GED, or college transcripts (showing degree awarded/conferred) MUST be submitted when applying.

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 $20.14 – $20.14/hr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-07.

What is the work schedule?

This is a 20-34 hours w/benefits except LTD position.

Who is eligible to apply?

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