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.

Duties

SUMMARY OF DUTIES: The purpose of the Child and Youth Program (CYP) Cook position is to perform a variety of food preparation and service tasks. This position is located in a ChildDevelopment 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 dailyfor participants (children and youth), ensuring that meals are nutritionally balanced, economical, pleasing to the participants, and follow all U.S. Department of Agricultural (USDA) Child andAdult Care Food Program (CACFP) guidelines. Independently prepares all food types to include meats, poultry, seafood, vegetables, fruits, sauces for regular and special USDA CACFPapproved menus. May make changes to menus in regards to preparation and seasoning to ensure foods are more attractive and to improve the 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. 

Requirements

• See Duties and Qualifications

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 thesedifferent 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, andstoring food items in accordance with 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 atthe 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 45lbs independently and objects over 45 lbs with assistance. Assists in loading and unloadingvehicles.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. Satisfactorily complete all background checks in accordance with DoD and Marine Corps policy for employees who provide child care services. Must pass a pre-employment physical andannual physicals thereafter, provide evidence of immunization and be free from communicable disease. Must complete all DoD training requirements within the specified time includingorientation, initial, and annual ongoing training requirements, and required certifications, if any. Must maintain current food handlers, CPR and First Aid certifications. May be required toobtain a government drivers license. Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing, and possess strong interpersonal communication skills.

Contacts

• Address TWENTY NINE PALMS MCCS MARINE CORPS COMMUNITY SERVICES ATTN: PERSONNEL OFFICER TWENTYNINE PALMS, CA 92278 USA
• Name: TWENTY NINE PALMS MCCS
• Phone: 760/830-4606
• Email: [email protected]