Summary Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS) is looking for the best and brightest to join our Team! MCCS is a comprehensive program that supports and enhances the quality of life for Marines, their families, and others in the Marine Corps Community. We offer a team oriented environment comprised of military personnel, civilian employees, contractors and volunteers who keep the organization functioning smoothly and effectively. Responsibilities SUMMARY OF DUTIES: The purpose of the Child and Youth Programs (CYP) Cook position is to perform a variety of food preparation and service tasks. This position is located in a Child Development Center (CDC); however, may assist in food preparation for the School Age Care (SAC) Program. The CYP Cook plans and prepares menus for breakfast, lunch, and snacks daily for participants (children and youth), ensuring meals are nutritionally balanced, economical, pleasing to participants, and follow all U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) guidelines. Independently prepares all food types to include meats, poultry, seafood, vegetables, fruits, and sauces for regular and special USDA CACFP approved menus. May make changes to menus in regard to preparation and seasoning to ensure foods are more attractive and to improve taste. Prepares four or more menu items for meals while coordinating a variety of steps to ensure that all items are ready for serving at a specific time. Adjusts recipes according to daily attendance to determine the number of servings needed. Maintains and completes food program records as required. Complies with policies and regulations in accordance with (IAW) Department of Defense (DoD), United States Marine Corps (USMC) and local directives and standards. Ensures compliance and manages the USDA CACFP in addition to other related standards, policies, and regulations. Ensures complete food service operations are in compliance with local food directives and standards. Performs a daily inspection upon opening and closing of the food service area. Ensures supplies, equipment, and food are used economically and waste is kept to a minimum. Ensures equipment, appliances, and dishes, as well as general work areas, are clean and maintained as required by USMC directives and local Standard Operating Procedures. Responsible for scrubbing, wet mopping, waxing, and polishing floors. Cleans walls and ceilings and removes and sweeps trash or other refuse. Prepares and submits food and supply requisitions to the Director on a regular basis to ensure that food items are available to meet menu requirements. Orders supplies from vendors as necessary. Examines food for quality and freshness upon delivery and before preparation. Maintains rotation of food inventories to prevent spoilage. Serves as a member of the Installation CYP to ensure compliance with health, fire, safety, facility, and program regulatory requirements and CYP baseline standards. Assists in maintaining DoD/USMC certification for assigned program areas and helps ensure the program achieves and retains national accreditation or USMC equivalent and maintains accreditation/USMC equivalent standards. Required to observe particular health related practices to provide reasonable accommodation for participants with special needs when applicable. Provides World Class Customer Service with an emphasis on courtesy. Assists customers and communicates positively in a friendly manner. Takes action to solve problems quickly. Alerts the higher-level supervisor, or proper point of contact for help when problems arise. Adheres to safety regulations and standards. Promptly reports any observed workplace hazards, any injury, occupational illness, and/or property damage resulting from workplace mishaps to the immediate supervisor. Adheres to established standards of actively supporting the principles of the Equal Employment Opportunity program and prevention of sexual harassment. Performs other related duties as assigned. Requirements Conditions of Employment See Duties and Qualifications EVALUATIONS: Qualifications SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE: Basic knowledge of food preparation principles and a practical understanding of the physical changes that occur during the processing and cooking of food. Working knowledge of the planning process involved in cooking an entire meal including different preparation methods for various food items, the necessary time for cooking these different items, and how to schedule and coordinate preparation to produce a properly cooked meal on time. Ability to evaluate a variety of raw and cooked food items to determine freshness. Knowledge of standard formulas used in yield testing to determine portion cost and to adjust ingredients in standard recipes when altering the number of servings required. Knowledge of principles of food spoilage, food borne illness, and practices and procedures on how to prevent food contamination. Practical knowledge of methods and procedures for ordering, issuing, and storing food items IAW inventory and sanitation requirements. Present proposed menus, discuss ways to improve operations, and perform simple arithmetic. RESPONSIBILITY: Receives work assignments orally and in writing from the supervisor. Plans, coordinates, and times assignments to ensure food items are prepared on time and are at the proper temperature. Follows up independently on routine assignments and with assistance on complex, non-routine problems. Makes judgments on recipe modifications, menu changes, ordering of supplies, and inspecting food. PHYSICAL EFFORT: Required to stand, walk constantly, and lift and move objects up to 45 lbs. independently and objects over 45 lbs. with assistance. Assists in loading and unloading vehicles. WORKING CONDITIONS: May be exposed to warm and noisy kitchens, steam, fumes, and cooking odors; possibility of falling on freshly mopped floors; burns from steam or hot foods; cuts from knives; shocks from electrical machines; and extreme temperatures. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Must be able to obtain and maintain TIER-1 Child Care (CNACI) background checks that are required for positions that involve working with children under 18 years of age. Must pass a pre-employment physical and annual physical, thereafter, provide evidence of immunization and be free from communicable disease. Must complete all DoD training requirements within the specified time including orientation, initial, and annual ongoing training requirements, and maintain required 18- or 4-Hour Food Handler certifications. Must maintain CPR and First Aid certifications. May be required to obtain a government driver's license and government purchase card. Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing, and possess strong interpersonal communication skills. Education Additional Information GENERAL INFORMATION: Applicants are assured of equal consideration regardless of race, age, color, religion, national origin, gender, GINA, political affiliation, membership or non-membership in an employee organization, marital status, physical handicap which has no bearing on the ability to perform the duties of the position. This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis. It is Department of Navy (DON) policy to provide a workplace free of discrimination and retaliation. The DON No Fear Act policy link is provided for your review: https://www.donhr.navy.mil/NoFearAct.asp. As part of the employment process, Human Resources Division may obtain a Criminal Record Check and/or an Investigative Consumer Report. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a National Agency Check and Inquiries (NACI). For all positions requiring access to firearms or ammunition, the Federal Government is prohibited from employing individuals in these positions who have ever been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence, or a felony crime of domestic violence adjudged on or after 27 November 2002. Selectees for such positions must submit a completed DD Form 2760, Qualification to Possess Firearms or Ammunition, before a final job offer can be made. Direct Deposit of total NET pay is mandatory as a condition of employment for all appointments to positions within MCCS. Required Documents: *Education/certification certificate(s), if applicable. *If prior military, DD214 Member Copy This activity is a Drug-free workplace. The use of illegal drugs by NAF employees, whether on or off duty, cannot and will not be tolerated. Federal employees have a right to a safe and secure workplace, and Marines, sailors, and their family members have a right to a reliable and productive Federal workforce. Involuntarily separated members of the armed forces and eligible family members applying through the Transition Assistance Program must submit a written request/statement (may be obtained from the MCCS Human Resources Office) and present ID card with "TA" stamped in red on front of card. INDIVIDUALS SELECTED FROM THIS ANNOUNCEMENT MAY BE CHANGED TO PART-TIME OR FULL-TIME AT MANAGEMENT'S DISCRETION WITHOUT FURTHER COMPETITION. ALL ONLINE APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 1159PM EASTERN TIME (ET) ON THE CLOSING DATE LISTED IN THE JOB POSTING.