Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $26.00 - $31.00
Work Schedule
Day Shifts
Fixed 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 in Palo Alto Healthcare System (VAPAHCS) is a reputable healthcare institution dedicated to providing high-quality medical and supportive services to United States Veterans. This facility is part of the larger Department of Veterans Affairs network, which operates to ensure that Veterans receive specialized healthcare tailored to their unique needs. At VAPAHCS, the Nutrition and Food Service department plays a crucial role in promoting health and well-being for Veterans through the preparation and service of nutritious meals. The center emphasizes a commitment to quality, safety, and service to meet the dietary requirements of Veterans while maintaining... Show More
Job Requirements
- U.S. citizenship
- Selective Service Registration for males born after 12/31/1959
- Ability to serve a probationary period if required
- Subject to background and security investigation
- Pre-employment physical required
- Completion of an online onboarding process
- Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program for healthcare personnel
Job Qualifications
- Evidence of training or experience demonstrating ability to perform the duties of the position
- Knowledge of food preparation and safety practices
- Ability to follow menus recipes and production sheets
- Skill in using kitchen equipment safely
- Ability to work without more than normal supervision
- Good physical stamina to perform kitchen tasks including standing walking lifting and moving items
- Ability to maintain sanitary and clean work environment
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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