Cook

Birmingham, AL, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Type:

Hourly

Rate:

Range $23.03 - $26.88

Work Schedule

Rotating Shifts

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Life insurance

Paid holidays

flexible spending accounts

Job Description

The Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Birmingham, AL, a key healthcare provider dedicated to serving Veterans, is seeking a highly skilled Cook to join their Nutrition and Food Service team. This federal institution is committed to providing high-quality, nutritious meals tailored to the unique dietary needs of Veterans, including regular and specialized therapeutic diets such as diabetic, low sodium, low protein, and gluten-free options. Operating under the principles of service to those who have served the nation, this center emphasizes excellence, nutrition science, and culinary expertise to enhance the well-being of its patients.

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Job Requirements

You must be a U.S. citizen to apply
all applicants tentatively selected are subject to urinalysis for illegal drug use prior to appointment
selective service registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
may be required to serve a probationary/trial period
subject to background/security investigation
pre-employment physical required
selected applicants must complete an online onboarding process
must provide acceptable form(s) of identification
participation in seasonal influenza vaccination program is mandatory
ability to stand continuously, walk, bend, reach, push, and pull
able to lift or move objects up to 40 lbs unassisted and heavier with assistance
manual dexterity to safely operate knives and equipment

Job Qualifications

A specific length of training and experience is not required but must show evidence of training or experience of sufficient scope and quality to perform the duties
must demonstrate knowledge, skills, and ability to interpret instructions, specifications other than blueprint reading
knowledge of technical practices
ability to use and maintain tools and equipment
knowledge of work practices
evidence of ability supported by detailed descriptions on resume
experience includes paid, unpaid, and volunteer work
part-time experience credited based on actual hours worked

Job Duties

Independently prepares and cooks a variety of items including regular and therapeutic diet entrees and dessert items
follows menus, production sheets, and recipes to prepare items in the quantity needed
grills eggs, meat patties, pancakes, French toast
broils meats
makes cold sandwich fillings and assembles a variety of sandwiches
uses a variety of methods to prepare meats, fish, and poultry including broiling, roasting, baking, frying, boiling, steaming, stewing, braising, and grilling
slices meat items by hand, confirming to specific size requirements or weight specifications
prepares fresh, canned, and frozen vegetables
bakes frozen potatoes, pre-made cookie dough, and muffin batters
prepares and heats convenience items, and prepares pureed foods and adjusts consistency with thickeners
washes, peels, and cuts fruits and vegetables
assembles and mixes salad ingredients and dessert items including gelatin molds and fruit crisps
plans cooking processes to produce meals on time and at the proper temperature which may require coordination of cooking several items with different cooking times
makes a variety of desserts such as cobblers, brownies, cookies, and pastries
weighs, measures, and assembles ingredients for regular and modified diets
operates a variety of kitchen equipment and follows appropriate safety procedures
follows sanitary food handling procedures
disassembles and reassembles equipment for cleaning
cleans and sanitizes work areas, and performs deep cleaning tasks when needed
operates industrial dish machine
performs other related duties

Job Qualifications

Experience

No experience required

Job Location

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