School Lunch Kitchen Specialist — Clean, Safe & Efficient

US Department of War Education Activity; Fort Knox (KY); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

US Department of War Education Activity at Fort Knox, KY, is seeking staff for the School Lunch Program Division. The role requires basic food preparation, sanitation knowledge, and ability to follow verbal or written instructions.

Candidates should demonstrate neatness, organization, and accurate arithmetic for orders and portions. The position emphasizes working with minimal supervision in a structured kitchen environment, ensuring safe handling of foods and adherence to program rules at DoWEA

Qualifications

• Experience or training showing ability to perform duties per trade practices.
• Must work with minimal supervision and keep area neat and organized.
• Knowledge of basic food preparation and handling techniques.
• Ability to interpret verbal and written instructions.
• Knowledge of basic sanitation principles and practices.
• Ability to use and maintain kitchen tools and equipment.
• Basic arithmetic to take orders, provide change, and calculate portions.

Skills

Supervision-free work

Neatness and organization

Food handling basics

Verbal/written instructions

Sanitation principles

Kitchen tools and equipment

Arithmetic for orders and change

Job description

US Department of War Education Activity at Fort Knox, KY, is seeking staff for the School Lunch Program Division. The role requires basic food preparation, sanitation knowledge, and ability to follow verbal or written instructions.

Candidates should demonstrate neatness, organization, and accurate arithmetic for orders and portions. The position emphasizes working with minimal supervision in a structured kitchen environment, ensuring safe handling of foods and adherence to program rules at DoWEA