Restaurant Cook - Full Time and Part Time - Urgently Hiring

This position is located at the Child Development Center at F.This position is considered Flexible, guaranteed 0 hrs, but can work up to 40 hrs/wk. You may be required to work some nights, weekends & holidays. As a flexible employee, you are not eligible for leave or benefits.
Employee Child Care Discount & Referral/Recruitment Incentive Awards are applicable to this position (see Additional Information).
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Responsible for the preparation and prompt serving of meals to children in the Child Development Center.
Checks food during and after preparation for conformance, eye appeal and proper seasoning.
Adjusts standardized recipes for servings required or special needs, and performs yield testing, ensuring food safety and sanitation procedures.
Performs duties which include the following: roasts, broils, bakes, fries, boils, steams and stews meats, fish and poultry.
Prepares soups, stocks, broths, gravies, sauces and puddings without the use of packaged mixes.
Prepares cold food platters such as ham, salmon and roast beef platters, and salads.
Prepares special foods in conjunction with parent parties and parent advisory meals.
Ensures equipment is cleaned and maintained and reports any damage or breakdowns to the supervisor.
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This position requires satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks in accordance with Air Force and DoD policy, including a NACI Tier 1 background investigation and a Child Care Tier 1 background investigation.
This position requires the incumbent to be able to obtain, maintain, and provide evidence of current immunizations this includes annual influenza vaccinations and be free of all communicable diseases.
This position requires the incumbent to complete assigned training, to include Food Handlers certification, within specified time from date hire or assignment to position.
An applicant's eligibility will be determined based on eligibility claimed in the questionnaire and proof of eligibility MUST be provided with application by the closing date, 08/24/2026
Business Based Action, Military Spouse Preference, Outside Applicant Veteran, Spouse/Widow/Parent of Veteran, and Transition Hiring Preference
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., religious; spiritual; community; student; if the position allows for qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application.
Must have experience in and knowledge of food preparation principles and characteristics of food, and of planning processes to ensure entire meals are prepared and cooked on time.
Must be able to follow written and oral instructions and be able to use a variety of kitchen equipment.
Progressively responsible experience in quantity cooking, preparation of a variety of food item appropriate for children, quality and cost control of food preparation, inventory and storage procedures for food supplies and equipment, and procurement of food supplies and equipment.
Must be able to perform yield testing to determine portion cost and to adjust ingredients in standardized recipes.
Experience must have been gained in a grill, snack bar restaurant or similar food activity
Must satisfactorily complete food handlers training, physical, TB Tine, CPR/First Aid, and installation, state, and national criminal background checks.
Child Development Program (CDP) will provide 100% child care fee discount for all CYP staff for the first child enrolled in a full-time or regular part-time DAF CDP. A 37% discount will apply for any additional children of staff. Please contact local NAF HR Office for additional information.
Citizens and Non-U.Territory for three (3) or more consecutive years immediately preceding the start of Federal affiliation or a signed memorandum indicating the installation's decision on the 3-year residency requirement..
Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
Direct deposit is required.
Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government's interest.
Applicants must be able to provide a REAL ID or present a combination of source identity documents authorized to facilitate access to the installation. Please contact the servicing HR Office with any questions.

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