Cook (CYS) NA-06

U.S. Army MWR

Arizona

On-site

USD 32,000 - 42,000

Full time

20 hours ago

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Job summary

U.S. Army MWR at Yuma Proving Ground, Child Development Center, is seeking a kitchen assistant to help plan and implement a CACFP-compliant food service program.

You will perform a range of food preparation tasks, including cleaning, paring, slicing, grilling, baking, and assembling meals according to standard recipes. Working with Food and Nutrition Specialists, you will help prepare menus, submit orders, and train junior kitchen staff, ensuring safety and sanitation standards are met in a

Qualifications

Minimum of 6 months work experience directly related to the duties described above.
Ability to communicate in English (verbal and written).
Must be able to lift and carry up to 40 lbs on a routine basis.

Responsibilities

Assist in planning and implementing a comprehensive CACFP food service program.
Perform a variety of food preparation and cooking tasks according to standard recipes.
Prepare and cook a variety of foods, including meats, poultry, seafood, vegetables, stews and baked goods.
Work with Food and Nutrition Specialists to prepare menus and submit food orders.

Skills

Food service experience

English communication

Tools

Commercial kitchen equipment

Job description

Summary

This position is located at Yuma Proving Ground, Child Development Center.

Access to Commissary, PX, Pool, On post housing, Gym etc. See 'Additional Information'.

Child And Youth Services (CYS) Employee Childcare Fee

First Child: 100% childcare fee discount (all CYS employees)

Second and Subsequent Child: 25% childcare fee discount (all CYS employees)

Incentives and Bonuses

Incentives will not be paid.

Eligibility

U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

U.S. Citizens and Non-U.S. Nationals who have resided in the U.S. or U.S. Territory for three (3) or more continuous years immediately preceding the start of Federal affiliation and currently residing within the local commuting area (60-mile radius) of Yuma Proving Ground.

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).

Performs a variety of food preparation and cooking tasks such as cleaning, paring, peeling, slicing, dicing; grilling, frying, baking broiling, pouring liquids and mixing ingredients.

Prepares and cooks a variety of more complicated/time consuming foods such as meats poultry, seafood, vegetables, stews, casseroles, gravies, sauces, and baked goods following standard recipes.

Works with Food and Nutrition Specialists to prepare menus and submit food orders and purchase requests.

Assist with \"on the job training\" of other kitchen staff members and serves as consultant to youth cooking clubs/health and fitness programs as required, and follows risk management procedures.

Requirements

Direct Deposit and Social Security Card is required.

Meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position.

A one-year probationary period may be required.

Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) check.

Satisfactory completion of a minimum of 4 hours initial food sanitation and safety training is required within 30 days of employment and a minimum of 4 hours refresher training annually.

Subject to satisfactory completion of all pre-employment checks in accordance with AR 215-3, para.2 and a Child Care Tier 1 background investigation is required.

Must have current health assessment which documents good mental and physical health, freedom from communicable disease, and immunizations IAW current Army and DoD policy including annual influenza vaccinations.

May be subject to irregular hours, evening and/or weekends.

Work involves continual standing and walking, frequent stooping, reaching, pushing, pulling, and bending.

Work is performed in kitchen areas, which are well lighted but are often hot and noisy. Employee is exposed to steam, fumes, odors from cooking, and to extreme temperature changes when entering walk-in refrigerators or freezing units.

Must be able to lift or move objects up to 40 pounds unassisted, and occasionally lift or move objects weighing over 40 pounds with the assistance of other workers or lifting devices.

Must stand on tile floor, subject to burns, cuts, bruises, and slipping on wet floors.

Qualifications

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 A minimum of 6 months of work experience directly 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.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Area of Consideration

This job is open to candidates who are within the local commuting area (60-mile radius) of Yuma Proving Ground (Military Spouse Preference (MSP) and Involuntarily Separated Military Preference (ISMP) eligible candidates are included in the area of consideration.)

PCS Costs

Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs are not authorized based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government's interest.

Allowances and Differentials

This job falls under the Federal Wage Schedule (FWS) pay system. FWS employees earn overtime pay for working more than 8 hours in a day or more than 40 hours in a week - whichever gives the employee more benefit. Regular full-time, regular part-time, and regularly scheduled flexible employees may receive Sunday premium pay for working on Sundays. Employees may also be eligible to receive extra pay if the majority of their scheduled hours falls after 3:00 PM.

Non-foreign overseas allowances, cost of living (COLA), and differentials will not be paid, contingent upon eligibility.

Important Information Regarding Access To Certain Federal Facilities

Access to certain federal facilities may require a REAL ID-compliant driver's license/ID (marked with a star) or an Enhanced Driver's License (EDL) from WA, MI, MN, NY, or VT. See https://www.tsa.gov/real-id for details.

Your Application may be Considered for Multiple Opportunities

After you apply, your application remains valid for 90 days and may be referred to hiring officials as new vacancies arise. Additional referrals may occur for up to 90 days after the closing date.

This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies throughout the program. Management has the right to assign staff to locations as mission requires.

Termination of Spouse Employment Preference

Refusal of a military spouse to participate in established recruitment procedures for a Regular Full-Time (RFT) or Regular Part-Time (RPT) position (for example, interview, and so forth) is considered a declination of employment and is a basis for termination of Spouse Employment Preference (SEP) entitlement for the current Permanent Change of Station (PCS) of the sponsor.

Benefits

Regular full-time and part-time employees are eligible for enrollment in health and life insurance, participation in 401k and retirement plans, and paid personal time off and federal holidays. NAF flexible employees, working in the United States or a U.S. citizen or spouse or child of a U.S. citizen working for a NAFI in a foreign area, are eligible to participate in the NAF 401(k) plan. Some flexible employees may also be eligible to receive health insurance.

Required Documents

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