Cook

Spokane, WA, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Type:

Hourly

Rate:

Range $20.24 - $23.65

Work Schedule

Rotating Shifts

Job Description

The Mann-Grandstaff Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, located in Spokane, WA, is a dedicated healthcare facility committed to serving the needs of veterans through comprehensive medical and support services. As part of the broader U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs system, the center focuses on improving the health and well-being of veterans by providing access to quality care, innovative treatments, and supportive environments. The Medical Center employs dedicated professionals across a variety of disciplines to fulfill its mission of service to those who have served.

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Job Requirements

You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this job
subject to a background suitability investigation
may serve a probationary period
selective service registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
a complete application package including resume and transcripts is required
selected applicants must complete an online onboarding process

Job Qualifications

Applicants must show evidence of training or experience of sufficient scope and quality to perform the duties of the position
knowledge of dexterity and safety
ability to interpret instructions and specifications other than blueprint reading
knowledge of materials
understanding of technical practices
ability to use and maintain tools and equipment
ability to work without more than normal supervision
understanding of work practices
experience in the preparation and cooking of food in accordance with therapeutic diet needs
demonstrated manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination to operate kitchen equipment safely and efficiently
effective time management and organizational skills

Job Duties

Weighs, measures, and assembles ingredients for regular and modified diets
cleans and sanitizes work areas, and performs deep cleaning tasks when needed
makes precise measurements and weights in preparing recipes and portioning food
independently prepares and cooks a variety of items in accordance to therapeutic diet needs, such as diabetic, low sodium, low protein, gluten free and other diets
uses simple arithmetic, such as multiplying and dividing ingredients in a recipe when preparing food items for the correct serving amount
performs a full range of simple cooking by preparing and cooking items that require little or no processing
uses a variety of methods to prepare meats, fish, and poultry including broiling, roasting, baking, frying, boiling, steaming, stewing, braising, and grilling
follows menus, production sheets and recipes to prepare items in the quantity needed
covers, dates, and stores food leftovers according to established local policies and procedures
operates industrial dish washing machine
operates a variety of kitchen equipment
disassembles and reassembles equipment for cleaning
makes a variety of desserts such as cobblers, brownies, cookies, and pastries
monitors and maintains proper spacing of food products from floor, ceiling, and shelving to ensure adequate air flow and spacing of products for optimal food safety
prepares pureed foods and adjusts consistency with thickeners
washes, peels, and cuts fruits and vegetables
applies knowledge of sanitation principles to safeguard food against spoilage and waste
follows appropriate safety procedures in operating a variety of kitchen equipment
follows sanitary food handling procedures

Job Qualifications

Experience

No experience required

Job Location

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