Child & Youth Program Food Service Worker

U.S. Department of the Navy; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading federal agency as a Food Service Worker for the Child and Youth Program. This role involves preparing and serving food within a Child Development Center while ensuring compliance with hygiene and safety standards. Ideal candidates will have effective communication skills and a solid understanding of food handling techniques.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of food handling, hygiene standards, and safe procedures.
• Ability to estimate portion sizes and understand recipe construction.
• Effective communication skills, both oral and written.

Responsibilities

• Perform food preparation tasks and maintain sanitation standards.
• Assure compliance with dietary principles and manage food quality.
• Assist in kitchen maintenance and food storage.

Skills

Food handling techniques

Personal hygiene standards

Safe work procedures

Basic arithmetic

Effective communication in English

Job description

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 in a Child Development Center (CDC) but may assist with food preparation for the School Age Care (SAC) Program.

Duties

The CYP Food Service Worker performs various tasks in food service preparation, which involve following established sequences of work related to food preparation, service, kitchen maintenance, and food storage.

Food Preparation and Service

Requirements

• Must satisfactorily complete all background checks for child care positions, including fingerprint checks, a Tier 1 with Child Care check, and a State Criminal History Repository (SCHR) check.
• Must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of employment.
• Must pass a pre-employment physical, provide evidence of immunization, be free of all communicable diseases, and obtain appropriate immunizations.
• Ability to sustain considerable walking, standing, bending, stooping, and lifting up to 40 pounds.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must successfully obtain and maintain appropriate security clearance as needed.
• Ability to complete required training certificates and maintain certifications or credentials required by Federal, State, and/or national accreditation institutions used as part of DoD's Child and Youth Programs.
• Starting May 7, 2025, non-affiliated individuals requesting access will need a REAL ID-compliant driver's license or another acceptable form of identification to access CNRMA Installations.

Qualifications

Resumes must include information demonstrating experience and knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) related to this position. Applicants are encouraged to be clear and specific when describing their experience level and KSAs.

A qualified candidate possesses the following:

• Knowledge of food handling techniques, personal hygiene standards, and safe work procedures.
• Knowledge of techniques for measuring ingredients and basic understanding of recipe construction.
• Knowledge of basic arithmetic for portioning and estimating servings.
• Working knowledge of diet principles and sanitation standards to prevent contamination.
• Skills to perform multiple procedures, evaluate food quality, and initiate corrective actions.
• Skills to develop standardized recipes, modify recipes, and adjust for capacity and number of servings.
• Effective communication skills in English, both oral and written, along with strong interpersonal skills.