Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $24.59 - $28.68
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Health Insurance
Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off
Life insurance
Long-term care insurance
flexible spending accounts
federal holidays
Job Description
The Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Albany, NY, is a vital healthcare establishment dedicated to providing specialized medical care and services to United States veterans. This federal facility operates under the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, serving the health and wellness needs of veterans through a variety of programs and services. The Albany VA Medical Center is known for its commitment to delivering high-quality healthcare, including nutrition and food services designed to meet the specific dietary requirements of its diverse veteran population. As part of its mission, the medical center emphasizes promoting health, preventing illness, and enhancing the quality of... Show More
Job Requirements
- U.S. citizenship
- suitability for federal employment as determined by background investigation
- pass urinalysis drug screening prior to appointment
- selective service registration required for eligible males
- complete online onboarding process including acceptable ID
- comply with 1-year probationary period
- ability to stand, walk, bend frequently
- lift or move items up to 40 pounds unassisted
- manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination
- willing to comply with influenza vaccination policy or approved exemption
- submit all required application documentation
- meet minimum qualifications by closing date
- agree to uphold values of the American republic and rule of law
Job Qualifications
- Evidence of training or experience demonstrating knowledge, skills, and ability to perform job duties
- ability to follow menus, recipes, and production sheets
- experience with various cooking methods
- effective use of kitchen equipment
- adherence to sanitary and food safety procedures
- ability to work without more than normal supervision
- ability to plan and coordinate meal preparation
- good manual dexterity and physical stamina
- experience in cooking therapeutic diets preferred
- clear communication skills
- ability to work efficiently in a team environment
Job Duties
- Independently prepares and cooks a variety of regular and therapeutic diet entrees and dessert items
- follows menus, production sheets, and recipes to prepare necessary quantities
- grills eggs, meat patties, pancakes, French toast, and broils meats
- makes cold sandwich fillings and assembles sandwiches
- uses various cooking methods including broiling, roasting, baking, frying, boiling, steaming, stewing, braising, and grilling
- slices meat items by hand to specific sizes or weights
- prepares fresh, canned, and frozen vegetables, bakes frozen potatoes, cookie dough, and muffin batters
- prepares and heats convenience items and pureed foods adjusting consistency with thickeners
- washes, peels, and cuts fruits and vegetables
- assembles and mixes salad ingredients and desserts including gelatin molds and fruit crisps
- plans cooking processes to deliver meals on time and proper temperature coordinating different cooking times
- makes various desserts such as cobblers, brownies, cookies, and pastries
- weighs, measures, and assembles ingredients for regular and modified diets
- operates kitchen equipment safely and maintains safety procedures
- follows sanitary food handling and cleaning procedures
- disassembles and reassembles equipment for cleaning
- cleans and sanitizes work areas including deep cleaning
- operates industrial dish machine
- performs other related duties
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)