Cook (DOWEA) NA-08

The position is located within the Department of War Education Activity (DoWEA) School Lunch Program Division, Fort Stewart, GA. Army NAF Pay setting rules apply to this vacancy. Incentives and Bonuses Incentives will not be paid.

Serves as a Cook in a Department of War Education Activity (DoWEA) Cafeteria, utilizing recipes and cycle menus IAW USDA CACFP and Department of Army policies, regulations and standards.

Plans and coordinates the preparation of meals based on master menus. Reviews recipes, menus, and worksheets to determine ingredients needed to prepare various menu items for regular or modified diets for children with special needs.

Makes decisions regarding recipe adjustments for the number of servings and size of equipment to use. Accomplishes meal preparation duties using a variety of utensils and equipment such as knives, mixers, steam kettles, ovens, grills etc.

Observes products for quality and freshness prior to preparation. Prepares and cooks all types of meats, poultry, seafood, fresh and cooked salads and vegetables, grains, pasta, fruits, sauces, gravies, breads, and desserts.

Utilizes special and/or complex recipes and various cooking methods such as roasting, broiling, baking, frying, boiling, steaming, or sauteing. Modifies or substitutes ingredients to make foods flavorful or to accommodate special diets.

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.