CYP Cook: Large-Scale Meal Prep for Child Programs

U.S. Department of the Navy; Colts Neck Township (NJ); On-site; USD 37,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of the Navy is hiring a Child and Youth Program Cook to perform a variety of food preparation and service tasks in a CDC, with potential duties for SAC programs.

The role requires knowledge of safe food handling, sanitation, recipe development, and the ability to prepare meals in large quantities while maintaining quality and safety standards. Strong English communication and teamwork are essential to coordinate with staff and supervisors.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of food handling techniques, personal hygiene standards, and safe work procedures.
• Thorough knowledge of large-quantity food preparation, recipe development, and scaling.
• Working knowledge of sanitation standards to prevent contamination and proper cleaning.
• Skill to perform tasks involving several procedures to prepare and cook food in large quantities.
• Skill to overcome production problems, evaluate final products, and take corrective action.
• Skill to develop standardized recipes for quantity cooking and modify recipes as needed.
• Skill to manage cooking processes so items are served at peak taste and safety.
• Ability to coordinate a full range of food preparation activities with varied steps.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing.

Skills

Food handling

Large-quantity cooking

Sanitation standards

Recipe development

Quality evaluation

Standardized recipes

Cooking process management

Coordination of prep

English communication

Job description

The U.S. Department of the Navy is hiring a Child and Youth Program Cook to perform a variety of food preparation and service tasks in a CDC, with potential duties for SAC programs.

The role requires knowledge of safe food handling, sanitation, recipe development, and the ability to prepare meals in large quantities while maintaining quality and safety standards. Strong English communication and teamwork are essential to coordinate with staff and supervisors.