Job Overview
Employment Type
Temporary
Full-time
Part-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $24.00 - $28.00
Work Schedule
Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Life insurance
401k Retirement Plan
Paid Personal Time Off
federal holidays
Professional development programs
Access to fitness centers
Job Description
This job opportunity is located on the beautiful Island of Oahu and offers a unique chance to be part of the Department of Defense's Child and Youth Services (CYS) team. The position is temporary but comes with the significant benefit of DoD-approved commissary privileges for CYS employees until December 31, 2025. Additionally, MWR CYS employees enjoy childcare fee discounts, including a 100% discount on the first child and 25% for subsequent children, available to both Regular and FLEX employees working a minimum of 15 hours. This role is centered around food preparation and service within a structured, program-driven environment adhering... 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
- Satisfactory completion of a minimum of 4 hours initial food sanitation and safety training within 30 days of employment and a minimum of 4 hours refresher training annually
- Subject to satisfactory completion of all pre-employment checks and a Child Care Tier 1 background investigation
- Must have current health assessment which documents good mental and physical health, freedom from communicable disease, and required 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
- 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, 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
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
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Job Location
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