Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $21.00 - $24.00
Work Schedule
Rotating Shifts
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Life insurance
flexible spending accounts
Employee assistance program
Job Description
Womack Army Medical Center, located at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, is a premier medical facility under the Directorate of Clinical Support. This esteemed institution is committed to delivering outstanding healthcare services to military personnel, their families, and veterans by providing comprehensive medical support and nutrition care services. The Nutrition Care Services division, particularly the Food Production and Services section, plays a critical role in maintaining the health and wellness of patients through well-prepared, nutritious meals tailored to individual dietary needs. Womack Army Medical Center is part of the Defense Health Agency, ensuring that military healthcare standards are upheld while focusing... Show More
Job Requirements
- Appointment subject to suitability or fitness determination by background investigation
- mandatory seasonal influenza vaccination unless exempted
- immunization screening including hepatitis B required
- moderate to heavy lifting up to 50 pounds
- pre-employment physical examination and annual follow-ups
- shift work including evenings, weekends and holidays with rotating schedules
- on-call work during irregular hours may be required
- designated as Inclement Weather and Mission Essential requiring reporting during severe conditions
- protective shoes required
- male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete Selective Service registration
- proof of U.S. citizenship required
- one year trial/probationary period may be required
- direct deposit of pay required
- salary includes locality pay or local market supplement
- multiple positions may be filled
- subject to Department of Defense referral restrictions
Job Qualifications
- Ability to perform the work of a cook without more than normal supervision
- skilled in preparing large quantities of menu items
- able to utilize recipes or other instructions to prepare food
- experienced in operating a variety of food preparation and cooking equipment and utensils
- able to work under the supervision of a work leader or journey-level employee who observes tasks for proper completion
- capable of prolonged standing, walking, stooping, bending, reaching, pulling and pushing
- able to lift moderately heavy objects up to forty pounds
- knowledge of safety protocols to avoid kitchen-related injuries
Job Duties
- Prepare large quantities or individual portions of regular, modified and special diet menu items
- cook foods including entrees, starches and vegetables from recipes or other instructions
- operate food preparation and cooking equipment that use electricity, gas, steam and microwave heat sources
- store leftover foods in accordance with food safety guidelines
- follow safety and sanitation procedures required for food handling work
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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