Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Part-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $21.00 - $25.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Health Insurance
Life insurance
401k plan
Paid Time Off
federal holidays
Professional development opportunities
Access to on-base facilities
Job Description
Fort Knox DoDEA Family Member School Lunch Program is a Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) operated cafeteria service dedicated to providing nutritious and well-balanced meals to students and staff within the military community. This program operates under strict adherence to USDA Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) guidelines and Army policies, ensuring that all meals served meet the highest standards of quality, portion size, and meal patterns. The Fort Knox DoDEA is part of a larger network of cafeterias that support military families by fostering healthy eating habits and promoting a positive dining experience among children in educational... Show More
Job Requirements
- Direct deposit and social security card required
- Meet qualification, eligibility, and background requirements
- One-year probationary period may be required
- Completion of E-Verify employment verification
- Completion of minimum 4 hours initial food sanitation and safety training within 30 days of employment and 4 hours refresher training annually
- Satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks and Child Care Tier 1 background investigation
- Current health assessment documenting good mental and physical health, freedom from communicable disease, and immunizations including annual influenza vaccination
- Ability to work under Army NAF pay setting rules and conditions
Job Qualifications
- Minimum of 6 months of work experience related to the duties described, including skill with professional kitchen appliances and equipment
- Ability to communicate verbally and in writing in English
- Resumes must be two pages or less, clearly demonstrating relevant experience, skills, knowledge and abilities
- Effective communication skills
Job Duties
- Works under the written and verbal direction of the supervisor
- Serves as a cook in a DoDEA cafeteria in accordance with regulations and standards
- Follows standard recipes and menus according to USDA CACFP and Army policies including portion sizes and meal patterns
- Performs various food preparation and cooking tasks such as cleaning, paring, peeling, slicing, dicing, grilling, frying, baking, broiling, pouring liquids and mixing ingredients
- Prepares and cooks complicated and time-consuming foods such as meats, poultry, seafood, vegetables, stews, casseroles, gravies, sauces, and baked goods following standard recipes
Job Qualifications
Experience
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Job Location
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