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Cook (CYS) Na-06

United States Army Installation Management Command · Department of the Army

This job in plain English

This is a part-time cook job at the Clarkmoor Child Development Center at Joint Base Lewis-McChord in Washington, run by the Army's Morale, Welfare and Recreation Child and Youth Services program. The job requires some travel of up to 25% and may include irregular hours, evenings, or weekends.

1 vacancy

Can you apply?

Yes, if you are a U.S. citizen: this job is open to everyone.

  • Open to everyoneAny U.S. citizen or national can apply. Some jobs also accept non-citizens; the announcement says so.

The job is open to the public, but U.S. citizens and non-U.S. nationals must have lived in the U.S. or a U.S. territory for 3 or more continuous years before starting federal service. The announcement's area of consideration is the 60-mile local commuting area of Joint Base Lewis-McChord, and incoming military spouses and involuntarily separated military members are included.

What you would do

  • Help plan and run a food program that follows USDA child care meal rules.
  • Prepare and cook meats, poultry, seafood, vegetables, sauces, and baked goods.
  • Work with Food and Nutrition Specialists on menus and food orders.
  • Train other kitchen staff on the job.
  • Advise youth cooking clubs and health programs when needed.

Do you qualify for NA-6?

With experience: You need at least 6 months of work experience directly related to the duties, including skill using professional kitchen appliances and equipment. This matches the NA-6 pay grade.

With education: This job does not have an education requirement.

How to apply well

What to send:

  • Resume, two pages or less, with no photos (required)
  • Cover letter (accepted)
  • References with contact information (recommended)
  • DD-214 if you claim a preference based on military service
  • Proof of marriage status if you claim a spouse preference

How you will be rated: Your questionnaire answers are checked first for basic qualifications. HR then compares your resume and documents with the job requirements, and applicants who are only tentatively qualified get a closer look. Incomplete applications, including skipped questionnaire items, may be rated ineligible, and overstated experience can hurt your chances.

Tips for this job:

  • Upload your resume as a PDF of two pages or less with no photos, since it is the only required document.
  • Show at least 6 months of kitchen work that used professional equipment, so it matches the experience requirement.
  • Apply online by 11:59 PM Eastern on 11/02/2026, and answer every questionnaire item to avoid being rated ineligible.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Regular part-time with a minimum of 20 hours per week. May include irregular hours, evenings, and weekends. Overtime is paid after 8 hours in a day or 40 hours in a week, and Sunday premium pay may apply.

Incentives and relocation: A $1000 retention incentive after 6 months of satisfactory employment for new and rehired employees. Child care fee discounts for CYS employees: 100% off the first child and 25% off each additional child. Temporary commissary privileges for CYS employees, excluding tobacco and alcohol, expire December 31, 2026. PCS moving costs are not paid.

Conditions of employment:

  • Direct deposit and Social Security card required
  • Meet qualification, eligibility, and background requirements
  • One-year probationary period may be required
  • E-Verify employment check
  • 4 hours of food safety training within 30 days, plus 4 hours of refresher training each year
  • Child Care Tier 1 background investigation
  • Current health assessment, including immunizations and yearly flu shot
  • May be subject to irregular hours, evenings, or weekends
  • Continual standing, walking, and bending; lift up to 40 pounds unassisted
  • Kitchen work can be hot, noisy, and involve steam and temperature changes
  • Travel to on and off post locations required

We wrote this summary automatically from the official announcement. The announcement on USAJOBS is the only one that counts: read it before you apply.

Job details

Salary
$23.00 – $26.00 per hour
Pay scale and grade
NA-6 · Nonappropriated fund (trades)
Location
Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington
Appointment
Permanent
Work schedule
Part-time
Service
Competitive
Openings
1
Security clearance
Not Required
Travel
25% or less
Drug test
Not required
Supervisory
No
Occupation
Cooking (7404)
Announcement
C2SCNAFCY-26-13093813

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