CYP Food Service Worker

Department of the Navy

Point Mugu, California; Port Hueneme, California Part-time $20 – $20 Closes Jun 21, 2026

Summary

Navy Child and Youth Programs (CYP) offers high quality early care and youth services in center-based (birth – five), facility-based (age 5-12), and recreational environments (teen; youth sports and fitness). CYP Food Service Workers support the CYP food service team to ensure nutritious and healthy meals and snacks for children/youth. They assist with food preparation, transport food to classrooms, and perform other kitchen duties. Learn more about us at: https://www.navycyp.org.

Duties

  • The CYP Food Service Worker performs various tasks or a sequence of tasks in food service preparation.
  • Tasks consist of several steps that require attention to work operations and follow and established sequence of work.
  • These tasks, which are summarized into categories related to food preparation and service, kitchen maintenance, and food storage, are summarized below.
  • Food Preparation and Service Assist in food preparation with tasks such as peeling potatoes; cutting, sorting and washing vegetables and fruits; assembling sandwiches; and measuring and weighing ingredients.
  • Stocks food service carts with appropriate utensils, plates, bowls, food and beverages, as required for family style dining in the classrooms or activity areas.
  • Wraps, arranges, and/or packages items for serving to children and youth.
  • Transports food from kitchen area to classrooms or activity areas.
  • Returns carts, dishes, and leftover food to the kitchen and disposes of all food waste and trash.
  • Kitchen Maintenance Pre-rinses and washes pots, pans, dishes, glasses and silverware in either a mechanical dishwasher or manually according to sanitation regulations.
  • Cleans serving carts, food preparation areas, cupboards, drawers, and dishwashing areas.
  • Sets up and operates a mechanical dishwasher.
  • Removes inspection doors, strainer pans, screens, and spray arms for preventative maintenance and cleaning.
  • Scrapes, soaks, scour, and scrubs the heavier cooking utensils such as mixing bowls and pots which, because of their large size and weight, are awkward to handle.
  • Performs heavy-duty cleaning tasks through the food service and related areas, such as cleaning ceilings; cleaning exhaust hoods; cleaning spaces under and behind kitchen equipment, including moving he equipment; washing floors and walls with powered cleaning equipment; cleaning walk-in refrigerators and freezers; and sanitizing garbage room.
  • Maintains work area in a clean and orderly manner, adhering to NAVMED P5010 and all local policies and procedures.
  • Operates, breaks down and cleans all electrical equipment assigned to the area for food preparation.
  • Stores sanitized dishes and silverware.
  • Food Storage Labels and dates all items in refrigerators and freezers and stores leftovers in accordance with sanitation and health standards.
  • Stores canned, boxed, and/or frozen items in food storage area.
  • Unloads food and supplies from delivery trucks.
  • Moves heavy garbage cans when collecting and transferring trash from the work area to the disposal area.
  • Additional Responsibilities Responsible for complying with security, fire and sanitation rules, policies, procedures, and regulations.
  • Ensures compliance with U.S. Agriculture (USDA) Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP), and all pertaining standards, policies, and regulations.
  • Serves 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.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

Must provide a copy of your H.S. Diploma, GED, or College Transcripts (showing degree awarded/conferred) when you apply. Note: If your degree has not been awarded you MUST also provide a copy of your HS Diploma or equivalent.

How You Will Be Evaluated

All resumes will be reviewed to determine if they meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement, and will be rated based on the information provided in the resume to determine the level of knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) related to the job requirements. Using the qualifications of the position, a predetermined rating criterion of KSAs will be used for each resume. Best qualified applicants will be referred to the hiring manager. The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews.

Required Documents

The following documents are required at the time of application:

  • Résumé
  • Proof of education/training: provide a copy of your awarded/conferred college transcript(s); if degree hasn’t been conferred, provide copy of HS Diploma, GED, or equivalent
  • If claiming Department of Defense (DOD) Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) Business Based Action (BBA) priority consideration: provide a copy of the notice of separation
  • If claiming Military Spouse Preference: provide a copy of the sponsor’s Permanent Change of Station (PCS) orders and a marriage certificate at the time of application
  • If claiming Veteran’s Preference: provide a copy of your DD-214, Member-4 page and any supporting documentation (SF-15, V.A. disability letter, proof of service, etc.)
  • If a current or former Federal Employee: provide a copy of your most recent Personnel Action Report (PAR) or SF-50
  • Note: When submitting transcripts for an Associate degree or higher, proof of a high school diploma or equivalent is not required.
  • All transcripts MUST show student’s name, the name of the awarding university or educational institution, degree type, awarded/conferred date, and the field of study (major).
  • If your degree has not been awarded and/or you possess certificates of completion for DoD approved competency-based training courses, and/or a valid CDA/MSA credential(s), you MUST also provide a copy of your HS Diploma or equivalent.
  • Altered transcripts will not be accepted.
  • Transcripts from foreign colleges must be evaluated for U.S. equivalency in order to be considered.
  • Applicants are responsible to obtain and submit proof of creditability of education as evaluated by a credentialing agency which is a private U.S. organization.
  • Credential evaluations are not free and applicants are responsible for the cost of the selected service.
  • Foreign high school transcripts or diplomas do not require credential evaluation but must be in English or a certified translation.

About this role

The CYP Food Service Worker position with the Department of the Navy is based in Point Mugu, California. Navy Child and Youth Programs (CYP) offers high quality early care and youth services in center-based (birth – five), facility-based (age 5-12), and recreational environments (teen; youth sports and fitness). The role pays $19.74 per hour.

Day to day, the work involves the CYP Food Service Worker performs various tasks or a sequence of tasks in food service preparation. The full list of duties, conditions, and required documents appears in the official announcement linked on this page.

Who should apply

Review the announcement's Qualifications section closely, since it defines exactly what child and youth care experience this CYP Food Service Worker position requires. Match your federal resume directly to the announcement's wording so a reviewer can confirm each requirement in writing. For this CYP Food Service Worker position with the Department of the Navy in Point Mugu, California, confirm you meet each requirement before applying.

How competitive it is

The posted pay of $19.74 per hour places this in a competitive but attainable range for qualified applicants. Based in Point Mugu, California, it competes within that local market, which can mean lighter competition than major metropolitan postings. The announcement closes on June 21, 2026, and federal postings can close early once enough applications arrive, so applying promptly is wise.

This overview is general guidance from Job Army to help you understand the role. Always read the official announcement for exact duties, qualifications, and requirements before applying.

Job Details

Department Department of the Navy
Job Type Part-time
Location Point Mugu, California; Port Hueneme, California
Salary $20 – $20
Pay Period Per Hour
Closing Date Jun 21, 2026
Posted Jun 11, 2026
Source ID 26-12985551
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