Food Service Specialist - Regular Part-Time

Assist in planning and implementing a comprehensive food service program compliant with USDA Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) policies and procedures. This Regular Part-Time position requires a minimum of 20 hours per week and is eligible for benefits. Location: Fort Meade, MD area.

• Duties Include:
• Applying knowledge and skills to assist in planning and implementing a comprehensive food service program.
• Performing a variety of food preparation and cooking tasks, including cleaning, paring, peeling, slicing, dicing; grilling, frying, baking, broiling, pouring liquids, and mixing ingredients.
• Preparing and cooking a variety of more complex foods (meats, poultry, seafood, vegetables, stews, casseroles, gravies, sauces, and baked goods) following standard recipes.
• Working with Food and Nutrition Specialists to prepare menus and submit food orders and purchase requests.
• Assisting with "on-the-job training" of other kitchen staff members and consulting with youth cooking clubs/health and fitness programs, as required.
• Adhering to risk management procedures.

• Requirements:
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Direct Deposit and Social Security Card required.
• Meet qualification, eligibility, physical, and background requirements for this position.
• Current health assessment documenting good mental and physical health, freedom from communicable disease, and required immunizations in accordance with current Army and DoD policy, including annual influenza vaccinations.
• Possible one-year probationary period (initially or upon conversion, if applicable).
• Successful completion of annual training requirements and demonstrated on-the-job competence.
• May be subject to irregular hours, evenings, and/or weekends.
• Successful completion of an employment verification (E-Verify) check.
• Ability to work Monday-Friday, some weekends and evenings, and any time between 0600 and 1800.
• Work involves continual standing and walking, frequent stooping, reaching, pushing, pulling, and bending.
• Work is performed in kitchen areas, often hot and noisy, and exposed to steam, fumes, cooking odors, and temperature changes (walk-in refrigerators/freezing units).
• Able to lift or move objects up to 40 pounds unassisted, and occasionally lift or move objects weighing over 40 pounds with assistance.
• Able to work on tile floors, and be aware of potential for burns, cuts, bruises, or slipping.

• Qualifications:
• Minimum of 6 months of work experience directly related to the duties described, including experience with professional kitchen appliances and equipment.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing in English.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 40 lbs. routinely.

• Highly Preferred Qualifications:
• 2 years of experience working in a commercial kitchen.
• Current ServSafe certification.
• Candidates meeting minimum qualifications with these highly preferred criteria will be prioritized. Proof of highly preferred criteria is required.

• Education:
• No formal education requirements.

• Area of Consideration:
• The area of consideration for this position is within the local commuting area of Fort Meade, MD. Military Spouse Preference (MSP) and Involuntarily Separated Military Preference (ISMP) eligible candidates are included.

• Manual Application:
• For manual application, please contact the servicing NAF Human Resources (HRO) listed in this job announcement to request an application form. Completed forms, along with resume and supporting documentation, must be submitted no later than 3:00 pm CST on the closing date.

• PCS Costs:
• Payment of PCS costs is not authorized.

• Additional Information:
• Referrals may be made for up to 90 days after the closing date.
• For additional information about applying for our jobs, please review the Applicant Information Kit.
• Vaccination status may be requested of selected applicants.

• Regular Part-Time position with a minimum workweek of 20 hours.
• Eligibility for benefits.
• Overtime pay for work exceeding 8 hours a day or 40 hours a week.
• Sunday premium pay for Sunday shifts.
• Night shift differential pay for scheduled hours worked during designated times.

• Minimum 6 months of work experience in a professional kitchen.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing in English.
• Skill in working with professional kitchen appliances and equipment.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 40 lbs. routinely.
• 2 years of experience in a commercial kitchen preferred.
• Current ServSafe certification preferred.