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Navy Region Naval District Washington Fleet and Family Readiness (FFR)

N96 CYP Food Service Worker

Navy Region Naval District Washington Fleet and Family Readiness (FFR), Annapolis, Maryland, United States, 21403

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Position Title N96 CYP Food Service Worker

Employer Navy Region Naval District Washington Fleet and Family Readiness (FFR)

Location Upper Marlboro, MD

Salary $21.50 – $35.00 per hour

Summary The Child and Youth Program (CYP) Food Service Worker performs a variety of food preparation and service tasks for the CYP. This position is located in a child Development Center (CDC) and may assist with food preparation for the School Age Care (SAC) Program.

Responsibilities

Assist in food preparation: peeling potatoes; cutting, sorting and washing vegetables and fruits; assembling sandwiches; measuring and weighing ingredients.

Stock food service carts with appropriate utensils, plates, bowls, food and beverages for family‑style dining in classrooms or activity areas.

Wrap, arrange, and/or package items for serving to children and youth.

Transport food from kitchen area to classrooms or activity areas.

Return carts, dishes, and leftover food to the kitchen and dispose of all food waste and trash.

Pre‑rinse and wash pots, pans, dishes, glasses and silverware in a mechanical dishwasher or manually according to sanitation regulations.

Clean serving carts, food preparation areas, cupboards, drawers, and dishwashing areas; operate a mechanical dishwasher; perform preventative maintenance on dishwasher parts.

Scrape, soak and scrub heavy cooking utensils such as mixing bowls and pots; perform heavy‑duty cleaning tasks throughout food service and related areas (ceilings, exhaust hoods, walk‑in refrigerators and freezers, etc.).

Maintain work area in a clean and orderly manner, adhering to NAVMED P5010 and all local policies and procedures; operate and clean electrical equipment as required.

Label and date all items in refrigerators and freezers; store leftovers in accordance with sanitation and health standards; unload food and supplies from delivery trucks.

Move heavy garbage cans when collecting and transferring trash from the work area to the disposal area.

Responsible for complying with security, fire and sanitation rules, policies, procedures, and regulations.

Ensure compliance with U.S. Agriculture (USDA) Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) standards, policies, and regulations.

Serve as a mandatory reporter to Family Advocacy and Child Protective Services as prescribed by local policy in the case of suspected incidences of child abuse and neglect.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Must satisfactorily complete all background checks for child care positions, including fingerprint checks, a Tier 1 Child Care check, and a State Criminal History Repository (SCHR) check.

Must successfully pass the E‑Verify employment verification check.

Must pass a pre‑employment physical, provide evidence of immunization, be free of all communicable diseases, and obtain appropriate immunization against communicable diseases.

Ability to sustain considerable walking, standing, bending, stooping, and lifting up to 40 pounds.

Must be 18 years of age or older.

Must successfully obtain and maintain appropriate security clearance as needed.

Ability to complete required training certificates and maintain certifications or credentials required by Federal, State, and/or national accreditation institutions used as part of DoD's Child and Youth Programs.

Qualifications

Knowledge and understanding of food handling techniques, personal hygiene standards, and safe work procedures.

Knowledge of techniques for measuring ingredients and basic understanding of recipe construction.

Basic arithmetic skills to determine servings.

Working knowledge of diet principles.

Working knowledge of sanitation standards and procedures to prevent contamination.

Skill to perform tasks involving several procedures.

Skill to overcome practical production problems, evaluate final food products, and initiate corrective action.

Skill to develop standardized recipes and adjust them based on equipment capacity and required servings.

Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing, and possess strong interpersonal communication skills.

Education High School Diploma or equivalent.

Note:

A copy of your H.S. diploma, GED, or college transcripts (showing degree awarded/conferred) must be submitted when applying.

Legal and Policy Compliance Executive Order 12564 requires a Federal workplace free of illegal drugs. All Federal employees are required to remain drug free throughout their employment. The use of illegal drugs will not be tolerated, and use or intoxication by illegal drugs will result in penalties up to and including removal from Federal Service. marijuana is a Schedule I drug under the Controlled Substances Act and therefore illegal under Federal law regardless of State laws. A positive drug test result for marijuana (or any other drug tested for) will result in withdrawal of the tentative job offer and ineligibility to apply for a position within the Department of Defense for 6 months from the date of the drug test.

All individuals involved in the provision of child care services on a Department of Navy (DON) installation or in a DON‑sanctioned program must complete the Installation Records Check (IRC). The IRC includes a check of the Substance Abuse Rehabilitation Program (SARP) records in the Alcohol and Drug Management Information Tracking System (ADMITS) database, a check of the Family Advocacy Program (FAP) records in the Fleet and Family Support Management Information System (FFSMIS), and an installation security/base check via the Navy Justice Information System (NJIS) database and/or other law enforcement systems. This information will be used to determine suitability for the applicant in accordance with criteria for automatic and presumptive disqualifiers, per DoDI 1402.05.

Per Department of Defense Instruction (DoDI) 1402.05 Background Checks on Individuals in DoD Child Care Services Programs, incumbents will be automatically disqualified for a conviction in either civilian or military court for any of the following: a sexual offense, any criminal offense involving a child victim, or a felony drug offense. Additionally, the incumbent will be automatically disqualified if he/she has been held to be negligent in a civil adjudication or administrative proceeding concerning the death of or serious injury to a child or dependent person entrusted to the individual's care.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Part‑time

Job Function

Management and Manufacturing

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