Job Overview
Employment Type
Part-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $21.00 - $25.00
Work Schedule
Flexible
Day Shifts
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Life insurance
401k plan
Paid Personal Time Off
Paid federal holidays
Professional development opportunities
Access to on-base facilities
Job Description
Child & Youth Services (CYS) School Age Center at Fort Benning, GA, is a vital component of the Morale Welfare and Recreation (MWR) program dedicated to supporting military families and their children. The center provides a nurturing, educational, and safe environment for school-age children, playing a key role in enhancing the quality of life for military personnel and their families. Fort Benning is a prominent U.S. Army installation known for its rich history and commitment to training and supporting soldiers, along with their families. The CYS School Age Center operates under stringent federal and military guidelines to ensure children receive... Show More
Job Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years of age at time of appointment
- Meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position
- Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) check
- Complete a minimum of 4 hours initial food sanitation and safety training within 30 days of employment and 4 hours refresher training annually
- Subject to satisfactory completion of all pre-employment checks in accordance with AR 215-3, para.2 and a Child Care Tier 1 background investigation
- Must have current health assessment documenting good mental and physical health, freedom from communicable disease, and immunizations including annual influenza vaccinations
- May be subject to irregular hours, evenings and/or weekends
- Work involves continual standing and walking, frequent stooping, reaching, pushing, pulling, and bending
- Work is performed in kitchen areas, which are well lighted but often hot and noisy
- Must be able to lift or move objects up to 40 pounds unassisted, and occasionally over 40 pounds with assistance
- Must stand on tile floor, subject to burns, cuts, bruises, and slipping on wet floors
- Direct Deposit and Social Security Card is required
- A one-year probationary period may be required
Job Qualifications
- A minimum of 6 months of work experience directly related to the duties described above
- Skill in working with professional kitchen appliances and equipment
- Ability to communicate verbally and in writing in English
- Ability to lift and carry up to 40 lbs on a routine basis
- Resumes must be two pages or less and should clearly demonstrate relevant experience, skills, knowledge and abilities related to this position
Job Duties
- 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)
- 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
- Prepares and cooks a variety of more complicated/time consuming foods such as meats poultry, seafood, vegetables, stews, casseroles, gravies, sauces, and baked goods following standard recipes
- Works with Food and Nutrition Specialists to prepare menus and submit food orders and purchase requests
- Assist with "on the job training" of other kitchen staff members and serves as consultant to youth cooking clubs/health and fitness programs as required, and follows risk management procedures
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)