Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $26.22 - $30.53
Work Schedule
Day Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Life insurance
Flexible spending account
Employee assistance program
Job Description
The Veterans Affairs Medical Center within the Palo Alto Healthcare System (VAPAHCS) is a distinguished facility dedicated to providing comprehensive healthcare services to U.S. veterans. As part of the Department of Veterans Affairs, VAPAHCS plays a crucial role in enhancing the health and well-being of veterans through a wide range of medical, mental health, and supportive services. This establishment prides itself on delivering high-quality, compassionate care tailored to the unique needs of veterans, leveraging a skilled workforce committed to service excellence and continuous improvement. The center's nutrition and food service department is integral to patient care, ensuring that veterans receive... Show More
Job Requirements
- Must be a U.S. citizen
- Selective Service Registration required for males born after 12/31/1959
- May be required to serve a probationary period
- Subject to background/security investigation
- Pre-employment physical required
- Must complete online onboarding process
- Participation in seasonal influenza vaccination program required
- Ability to stand and walk for long periods
- Capability to lift objects up to 20 pounds unassisted and occasionally over 40 pounds with assistance
- Willingness to work in high temperature, humid environments
- Ability to follow sanitary food handling procedures
- Good dexterity and safety awareness
- Able to work without more than normal supervision
Job Qualifications
- Evidence of training or experience demonstrating knowledge, skills, and ability to perform duties
- Ability to follow instructions and recipes accurately
- Experience with food preparation and hygiene practices
- Knowledge of kitchen safety procedures
- Ability to work with minimal supervision
- Physical ability to perform kitchen tasks including lifting, standing, and bending
- Commitment to safety and sanitary standards
Job Duties
- Prepares and cooks meals that require little or no processing such as hot cereals, concentrated or dehydrated soups, sauces, and gravies
- 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
- Prepares fresh, canned, and frozen vegetables
- bakes frozen potatoes, pre-made cookie dough, and muffin batters
- Prepares and heats convenience items such as frozen hash browns, fish fillets, and chicken nuggets
- Prepares purred 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
- 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 dish machine
- Performs other related duties
Job Qualifications
Experience
No experience required
Job Location
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