Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $22.41 - $26.14
Work Schedule
Rotating Shifts
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off
Life insurance
Flexible spending account
Employee assistance program
Job Description
The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) is a vital component of the United States Department of Veterans Affairs, dedicated to providing top-quality health care services to America’s veterans. As one of the largest health care systems globally, the VHA operates numerous medical centers, outpatient clinics, and specialized care facilities across the nation, making it a crucial part of the federal government’s commitment to those who have served in the armed forces. Its mission centers on delivering comprehensive, compassionate, and coordinated care tailored to meet the diverse needs of veterans from all backgrounds. The VHA continuously innovates and modernizes its services to... Show More
Job Requirements
- U.S. citizenship
- suitability for federal employment as determined by background investigation
- selective service registration for males born after 12/31/1959
- completion of online onboarding process including acceptable identification
- completion of all application requirements
- participation in seasonal influenza vaccination program
- compliance with 90-day general restriction on movement for direct hire authority
- completion of 1-year probationary/trial period
- ability to stand and walk continuously
- ability to lift or move objects up to 40 lbs unassisted
- ability to work in temperature extremes and noisy environments
- wearing proper hair covering, clean uniform, and gloves while handling food
- adherence to safety and sanitizing procedures
Job Qualifications
- Evidence of training or experience demonstrating ability to perform duties
- knowledge of dexterity and safety
- ability to interpret instructions and specifications
- familiarity with materials and technical practices
- skill in using and maintaining tools and equipment
- ability to work without more than normal supervision
- understanding of proper work practices
Job Duties
- Independently prepares and cooks a variety of items including regular and therapeutic diets such as diabetic, low sodium, low protein, and gluten free 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
Job Qualifications
Experience
No experience required
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