Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $27.89 - $32.54
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Day Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Parental leave
Child care subsidy
Job Description
The VA Boston Healthcare System is a premier healthcare provider dedicated to serving the needs of veterans in the Massachusetts area, particularly through its Brockton, MA location. As part of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, the system operates with a mission to deliver comprehensive and exceptional health services to veterans, ensuring their physical and mental well-being. The facility is equipped with state-of-the-art resources and staffed by experts committed to compassionate care, integration of advanced medical treatments, and continuous improvement in healthcare delivery. VA Boston Healthcare System is known for fostering a supportive work environment that values professionalism, teamwork, and... Show More
Job Requirements
- U.S. citizenship
- Suitable for Federal employment determined by background investigation
- Successful completion of drug screening prior to appointment
- Selective Service Registration required for males born after 12/31/1959
- Completion of online onboarding and provision of acceptable identification documents
- Commitment to serving a one-year probationary period
- Ability to perform physical demands of position including lifting up to 40 lbs
- Willingness to work in temperature extreme conditions and patient care environments
- Compliance with uniforms and safety protocols
- Ability to complete all application requirements and submit necessary documentation
Job Qualifications
- Applicants must show evidence of training or experience of sufficient scope and quality to perform the duties of this position
- Experience is evaluated based on knowledge, skills, and ability to perform job elements such as dexterity and safety, interpreting instructions/specifications, materials, technical practices, use and maintenance of tools and equipment, work practices, and ability to work without more than normal supervision
- Experience may include paid and unpaid work including volunteer work
- Physical requirements include continuous standing, walking, frequent bending, reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting objects up to 40 lbs, manual dexterity for handling equipment and knives, hand-eye coordination, and quick reaction skills
- Must comply with work conditions involving temperature extremes and potential exposure to kitchen hazards
- Must wear proper hair covering, clean uniform, and use gloves and protective equipment when required
- Must demonstrate commitment to the ideals of American public service and ability to uphold the rule of law and the Constitution
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 specific size requirements or weight specifications
- Prepare fresh, canned, and frozen vegetables
- bake frozen potatoes, pre-made cookie dough, and muffin batters
- Prepares and heats convenience items, 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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