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Child and Youth Program Cook

Commander, Navy Installations Command · Posted 1 days ago

On-site Dahlgren, VA $23.1 – $26.9/hr Apply by Jul 21, 2026 Cooking ESFJESFPESTPISFP Hospitality
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About the Role

The purpose of the Child and Youth Program (CYP) Cook position is to perform a variety of food preparation and food service tasks for the CYP. This position is located in a child Development Center (CDC) but may assist with food preparation for the School Age Care (SAC) Program.

What You'll Do

  • The CYP Cook performs various tasks or a sequence of tasks in food service preparation.
  • Tasks consist of several steps that require attention to work operations and follow and established sequence of work.
  • These tasks, which are summarized into categories related to food preparation and service, kitchen maintenance, and food storage, are summarized below.
  • Food Preparation and Service Prepares all types of meats, poultry, seafood, vegetables, fruit sauces, and gravies for menus.
  • Prepare, cook, season, and portion food for all meals by following standardized recipes at different levels of difficulty and plan, regulate, and schedule cooking procedures so that numerous completed food products are ready at the appropriate temperature ant time.
  • They plan and prepare or coordinate the preparation of an entire meal.
  • Prepare menu items using special or difficult recipes that require numerous interrelated steps, many ingredients, lengthy preparation time.
  • They prepare a variety of menu items using several different and complex methods of preparation such as cool or chill.
  • Designs, implements and maintains specialized and general office Monitor temperatures and steam pressures, evaluate the condition of food being cooked at frequent intervals, and turn and baste meat to add flavor and to prevent uneven cooking and drying out.
  • Modify recipes for ingredient quantities, the number of servings, and the size of the equipment available.
  • Maintains work area in a clean and orderly manner, adhering to NAVMED P5010 and all local policies and procedures.
  • Food Storage Labels and dates all items in refrigerators and freezers and stores leftovers in accordance with sanitation and health standards.
  • Stores canned, boxed, and/or frozen items in food storage area.
  • May unload food and supplies from delivery trucks.

Requirements

  • High School Diploma or Equivalent Must provide a copy of your H.S.
  • Diploma, GED, or College Transcripts (showing degree awarded/conferred) when you apply.
  • Note: If your degree has not been awarded you MUST also provide a copy of your HS Diploma or equivalent.

Personality Fit

This role is commonly a great fit for these MBTI types:

Job ID: 31a89d75-032c-4e45-89e4-e072f6ed5a67

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