Cook (CYS)

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Civilian employees serve a vital role in supporting the Army mission. They provide the skills that are not readily available in the military, but crucial to support military operations. The Army integrates the talents and skills of its military and civilian members to form a Total Army.Welcome to Fort Polk MWR! Serves as a CYS Cook in a CYS program IAW all applicable regulations and standards. 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. Meets with supervisor to coordinate infant feeding plans and child/youth allergies/substitutions when required.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

• Direct Deposit is required
• Social Security card is required
• Successful completion of required background checks
• Successful completion of physical examination
• Satisfactory completion of required training

DUTIES:Back to top Performs a full range of simple cooking by preparing and cooking items that require little or no processing, such as pancakes, sausage, eggs, hamburgers, and fresh or canned vegetables. Prepares hot cereals and concentrated or dehydrated soups, sauces and gravies. Makes cold sandwich fillings.

Prepares food by peeling, chopping, grinding, paring, cutting, slicing, dicing, pureeing, dredging, flouring, or breading. Weighs, measures, and assembles ingredients for regular and modified menu items. Mixes ingredients according to precisely written recipes. Covers, dates, and stores leftovers according to established procedures.

Operates a variety of kitchen equipment using gas, electricity, steam or microwave heat sources. Disassembles, cleans and assembles component parts and accessories, following safety procedures to avoid personal injury and damage to the equipment. Uses and cleans a variety of cooking utensils to measure, weigh, and process food items. Cleans, stores, and maintains all equipment and work areas after each use. Cleans other work areas and equipment, such as worktables, floors, walk-in refrigerators, etc., on an established cleaning schedule. Follows established sanitation procedures when handling food. Ensures that foods are stored at the correct temperatures to prevent bacteria growth.

Serves as consultant to youth cooking clubs/health and fitness programs as required. Follow risk management procedures (i.e.. abuse prevention, identification, and reporting procedures; accident prevention etc)

Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:Back to top Work experience 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.

  Conditions of Employment:   1. A one-year probationary period may be required upon selection. 2. You must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement. 3. E-Verify: If you are selected for this position, the documentation that you present for purposes of completing the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Form I-9 will be verified through the DHS "E-Verify" system. Federal Law requires DHS to use the E-Verify system to verify the employment eligibility of all new hires, and obligates the new hire to take affirmative steps to resolve any discrepancies identified by the system as a condition of continued employment. The U.S. Department of Army is an E-Verify Participant. 4. All required background checks of AR 215-3, must be successfully completed and maintained including Child and Youth National Agency Check with Inquiries (CNACI); to include a health assessment is required. 5. Possess and maintain physical ability to lift and carry up to 40 lbs, walk, bend, stoop and stand on a routine basis.
6. Immunizations may be required as a condition of employment for the health and safety of those in the facility as determined by medical authority. Already immune individuals (based on documented receipt of vaccine series or physician diagnosed illness), or those subject to religious exemption, or medical contraindication are exempt from this requirement. 7. Social Security Card must be presented at time of appointment. HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED: Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies: minimum qualifications, ability to handle and operate kitchen equipment, ability to follow instructions, and basic food preparation.   Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid experience or volunteer work.
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Country: USA, State: Louisiana, City: Fort Polk, Company: Army Installation Management Command.