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This announcement is being used to fill vacancies at Child Development Centers, School Age Center and Youth Center.
If you are at least 17 years old, in pursuit of a high school degree, and a dependent of a Service member or DoD Civilian, you could be eligible for this position (must meet minimum qualifications- see qualifications section)
Summary
Interested in employment with CYS? Click "LEARN MORE ABOUT THIS AGENCY" for information on our upcoming in-person hiring fair on August 18th!
This announcement is being used to fill vacancies at Child Development Centers, School Age Center and Youth Center.
If you are at least 17 years old, in pursuit of a high school degree, and a dependent of a Service member or DoD Civilian, you could be eligible for this position (must meet minimum qualifications- see qualifications section)
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).
Follows standard recipes and separate 4-6 seasonal cycle menus IAW USDA CACFP and Army policies (i.e... portion sizes, meal patterns, and "seconds" requirements).
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.
Delivers/collects meals/snack carts from facility areas to kitchen as required and/or aids in food delivery to other facilities/sites without cooking capabilities.
Coordinates the loading/unloading of foods/supplies, and keeps all records on food used, portions prepared, meals served, and inventory.
Upon expiration of the authority, continued employment is contingent upon successful completion of a high school diploma (or authorized equivalent).
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.
Completed and signed DA Form 3433 is required prior to entrance on duty.
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, Chapter 2-16 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.
Work involves continual standing and walking, frequent stooping, reaching, pushing, pulling, and bending.
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.
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 stand on tile floor, subject to burns, cuts, bruises, and slipping on wet floors.
Qualifications
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.
Basic knowledge of food preparation principles and practical understanding of the physical processes that occur in cooking.
Knowledge of proper cooking temperatures and preparation methods for a variety of foods.
Ability to schedule and coordinate preparation of a number of different foods in order to ensure that they are ready for service at the appropriate mealtime.
Knowledge of food borne illnesses, food safety, and proper storage methods for hot and cold food items in order to prevent loss or illness due to spoilage.
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions, particularly standard recipes, and detailed cooking instructions.
Skill in operating and cleaning a wide variety of food service equipment, including special equipment for the preparation of large volume items.
Skill in carving, preparing garnishes, and assembling attractive platters, salads, and other food presentations.
If you are at least 17 years old, in pursuit of a high school degree, and a dependent of a Service member or Department of Defense Civilian Employee, you must present proof of education prior to or, at the time of, in processing. This could include (but is not limited to) one of the following:
A letter from school administrator, validated enrollment in a high school program, etc.
Education
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Additional information
Manual Application: If you are unable to apply online, you may submit your application package using a manual application method. Please contact the NAF Human Resources Office or representative listed on this job announcement to request a copy of the manual application form. All completed manual application forms (along with resume and other supporting documentation) must be received no later than 12 PM AST on the closing date of the announcement in order to process your application in a timely manner. Please note that neglecting to respond to the job related questions may result in an ineligible rating.
To better expedite the hiring process, we recommend including full contact information (name, address, phone number, email, etc.) for professional and personal references on your resume.
Additional referrals may be made from this vacancy announcement for up to 90 days after the closing date.
Allowances, differentials, or incentives will not be paid.
Payment Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government's interest.
You may submit your application package using one of the two methods identified below:
Electronically (preferred) at https://www.usajobs.gov/ and search for Vacancy Number (VIN): 11073229. Announcement closes at 11:59 PM Eastern Time on the closing date listed on this announcement.
Manually: Please refer to the "Additional Information" section of this announcement for instructions.
You may submit your application package using one of the two methods identified below:
Electronically (preferred) at https://www.usajobs.gov/ and search for Vacancy Number (VIN): 11073229. Announcement closes at 11:59 PM Eastern Time on the closing date listed on this announcement.
Manually: Please refer to the "Additional Information" section of this announcement for instructions.
