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Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
Hourly
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Compensation

Hourly
Exact $22.48
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Work Schedule

Weekend Shifts
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Benefits

Paid Holiday Leave
paid vacation leave
Paid sick leave
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life insurance
Retirement Plan
Employment assistance program

Job Description

VTC Enterprises is a reputable organization dedicated to providing high-quality food services within military and government facilities. Specializing in military dining operations, VTC Enterprises emphasizes adherence to stringent standards of food safety, sanitation, and quality while maintaining strong compliance with military dining facility requirements. As a full-service food service contractor, the company plays a crucial role in supporting the nutritional needs of military personnel by offering well-prepared, nutritious meals that meet established guidelines. VTC Enterprises operates with a core focus on operational excellence, employee development, and customer satisfaction, ensuring that every meal served meets the high standards expected in a... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent
  • Culinary arts training or vocational training preferred
  • Prior commercial kitchen experience or cooking for large groups desired
  • Ability to read and write simple instructions and correspondence in English
  • Ability to maintain cooperative working relationships
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities
  • Must obtain and maintain a California Food Handler Certification
  • Must be available to work weekends, evenings, nights, and holidays

Job Qualifications

  • Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent
  • Culinary arts training or vocational training preferred
  • Prior commercial kitchen experience or cooking for large groups desired
  • Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos in English
  • Ability to write simple correspondence in English
  • Ability to remember oral or written instructions
  • Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with coworkers and management
  • Ability to interact diplomatically with the public
  • Ability to foster a stimulating and accepting learning environment
  • Ability to perform effectively with frequent workload changes and competing demands
  • Ability to set priorities reflecting job responsibilities
  • Ability to apply common sense to carry out basic instructions
  • Ability to think through consequences of decisions
  • Ability to recognize emergencies and take appropriate action
  • Must obtain and maintain a California Food Handler Certification
  • Ability to multi-task and perform in a fast-paced work environment
  • Availability to work weekends, evenings, nights, and holidays

Job Duties

  • Follow standardized recipes and production logs for preparing, seasoning, cooking, tasting, and baking
  • Prepare all food items according to military dining facility guidelines and standards
  • Safely and efficiently operate kitchen equipment including mixers, slicers, ovens, grills, fryers, and steamers
  • Measure and mix ingredients accurately, wash, peel, cut, and shred vegetables, and trim and portion meats, poultry, and fish
  • Cook a variety of menu items including breakfast, hot entrees, starches, vegetables, cereals, sandwiches, pizza, soups, and salads
  • Work closely with Lead Cook II and kitchen staff to ensure timely meal preparation and service
  • Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of work areas, kitchen equipment, and utensils throughout shifts and after service
  • Properly label, date, and store leftovers and open products following military and HACCP guidelines
  • Monitor and rotate stock to ensure freshness and reduce waste, report stock shortages or quality issues to Shift Supervisor
  • Follow all HACCP procedures, food safety protocols, and sanitation guidelines
  • Ensure compliance with military dining facility policies and procedures
  • Support kitchen safety by reporting hazards, accidents, and unsafe practices
  • Assist with setup, service, and cleanup for special functions and events
  • Participate in ongoing training and professional development
  • Perform other duties as assigned by the Shift Supervisor

Job Criteria

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)


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