Youth Program Cook — Nutritious Meals & Safety

Navy Region Southwest Fleet and Family Readiness (FFR); Ridgecrest (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Navy Region Southwest Fleet and Family Readiness (FFR) is seeking a CYP Cook to prepare nutritious meals and snacks in our center-based food service program. The role emphasizes safe food handling, adherence to USDA CACFP guidelines, and maintaining a clean, compliant kitchen environment.

Responsibilities include following standardized recipes, coordinating meal preparation, and ensuring proper storage and labeling of food items.

Qualifications

• Knowledge and understanding of food handling techniques, personal hygiene standards, and safe work procedures.
• Full range of food preparation principles and large-quantity cooking.
• Sanitation standards and procedures to prevent contamination.
• Ability to coordinate large quantity food preparation with varied steps.
• Effective English communication, both oral and written.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, season, and portion food for all meals by following standardized recipes.
• Plan and prepare meals; coordinate preparation of an entire menu.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness and safety per NAVMED P5010 and local policies.
• Label and date items; store leftovers according to standards.
• Ensure compliance with USDA CACFP and child-care program requirements.

Skills

Food handling

English communication

Hygiene standards

Safety procedures

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Navy Region Southwest Fleet and Family Readiness (FFR) is seeking a CYP Cook to prepare nutritious meals and snacks in our center-based food service program. The role emphasizes safe food handling, adherence to USDA CACFP guidelines, and maintaining a clean, compliant kitchen environment.

Responsibilities include following standardized recipes, coordinating meal preparation, and ensuring proper storage and labeling of food items.