Works under the written and verbal direction of the supervisor, who provides guidance on the scope of work and application/interpretation of procedures and regulations. Serves as a Cook in a Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) cafeteria IAW all applicable regulations and standards. 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).

Follows standard recipes and menus IAW USDA CACFP and Army policies (i.e., portion sizes, meal patterns, and "seconds" requirements). 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.

Makes a variety of sandwiches, salads, and salad dressings. Prepares a variety of foods and desserts according to menu requirements. Adjusts recipes for larger or smaller quantities and slices meat by hand and by mechanical means to specific requirements. Follows health and safety precautions to ensure safe preparation and storage of food items and monitors and maintains appropriate temperature of all food items throughout preparation and service.

Operates kitchen equipment designed to mix and cook food items. Uses, cleans, and maintains power kitchen equipment and keeps cooking utensils cleaned and ready for use. Scrubs and cleans heavier pots and pans. Stacks and stores dishes. Keeps working area clean in accordance with standard sanitation requirements. Apportions food into serving containers and determines proper amounts of food to be delivered IAW portion size and "second helping" requirements.

Meets with supervisor/staff to coordinate feeding plans and allergies/substitutions when required. Works with Food and Nutrition Specialists to prepare menus and submit food orders and purchase requests. Coordinates the loading/unloading of foods/supplies and keeps all records on food used, portions prepared, meals served, and inventory. Assists with "on the job training" of other kitchen staff members. Performs other duties as assigned.

• Direct Deposit and Social Security Card required.
• Opportunity for on-the-job training.
• Potential for overtime work beyond standard hours.

• Minimum 6 months of work experience in a professional kitchen.
• Skill in working with professional kitchen appliances and equipment.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbal and written.
• Completion of food sanitation and safety training within 30 days of employment.