About this role
Job Summary
About the position
This position is Non-Appropriated Funds (NAF) and will be assigned to the Child Development Center, Lakehurst, New Jersey.
Qualifications
Who May Apply: Open to everyone. Applicants will be categorized by preference(s) and/or priority consideration eligibilities. 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, 11/15/2026 Business Based Action, Military Spouse Preference, Outside Applicant Veteran, Spouse/Widow/Parent of Veteran, and Transition Hiring Preference In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below.
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., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if the position allows for qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application.
- Qualifying Experience: Must have experience in and knowledge of methods and procedures relating to 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 perform yield testing to determine portion cost and adjust ingredients in standardized recipes.
- Must have knowledge of procedures to order, issue and store food.
- Experience and knowledge must have been gained in a grill, snack bar, restaurant, club or similar food activity.
- Must be able to continuously stand, walk, stoop, reach, push, pull and bend for long periods of time.
- Must be able to satisfactorily complete a pre-employment physical.
- Must be able to obtain a Food Handler's Certificate and/or complete food handler's training.
- Must be able to complete a National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI).
Major Duties
- 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 preform yield testing to determine portion cost and to adjust ingredients in standardized recipes.
- Must be physically able to frequently lift objects weighing up to 40 pounds, and occasionally over 40 pounds.
- Must be able to satisfactorily compete a pre-employment physical.
- Must be able to satisfactorily complete a National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI).
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
If interested in this position please preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13090324