Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $21.82 - $25.46
Work Schedule
Day Shifts
Job Description
The Veterans Affairs Medical Center, part of the Central Arkansas Veteran Healthcare System, is dedicated to providing high-quality healthcare services to U.S. veterans. This institution is committed to enhancing the health and well-being of the nation’s veterans by delivering compassionate, comprehensive, and timely care. Serving the needs of veterans in Central Arkansas, the Medical Center is a vital part of the federal healthcare system, operating with a focus on excellence and patient-centered care.
This position is located within the Nutrition and Food Service department of the Veterans Affairs Medical Center. The department plays a crucial role in ensuring that nutr... Show More
This position is located within the Nutrition and Food Service department of the Veterans Affairs Medical Center. The department plays a crucial role in ensuring that nutr... Show More
Job Requirements
- U.S. citizenship
- suitable for federal employment determined by background investigation
- selective services registration required for males born after 12/31/1959
- complete all application requirements by closing date
- willingness to serve a one-year probationary period
- comply with influenza vaccination program or obtain exemption
- commitment to improving government efficiency
- ability to pass credentialing and suitability/fitness determinations
Job Qualifications
- No specific length of training and experience required
- demonstrate knowledge, skills, and ability to perform duties
- experience with dexterity and safety
- ability to interpret instructions and specifications
- skill in handling materials
- knowledge of technical cooking practices
- ability to use and maintain tools and equipment
- capable of working with minimal supervision
- adherence to proper work practices
Job Duties
- Independently prepare and cook a variety of items including regular and therapeutic diet entrees and dessert items
- follow menus, production sheets, and recipes to prepare items in the quantity needed
- grill eggs, meat patties, pancakes, French toast
- broil meats
- make cold sandwich fillings and assemble a variety of sandwiches
- use a variety of methods to prepare meats, fish, and poultry including broiling, roasting, baking, frying, boiling, steaming, stewing, braising, and grilling
- slice meat items by hand, confirming to specific size requirements or weight specifications
- prepare fresh, canned, and frozen vegetables
- bake frozen potatoes, pre-made cookie dough, and muffin batters
- prepare and heat convenience items and prepare pureed foods and adjust consistency with thickeners
- wash, peel, and cut fruits and vegetables
- assemble and mix salad ingredients and dessert items, including gelatin molds and fruit crisps
- plan cooking processes to produce meals on time and at proper temperature
- make a variety of desserts such as cobblers, brownies, cookies, and pastries
- weigh, measure, and assemble ingredients for regular and modified diets
- operate a variety of kitchen equipment and follow appropriate safety procedures
- follow sanitary food handling procedures
- disassemble and reassemble equipment for cleaning
- clean and sanitize work areas and perform deep cleaning tasks when needed
- operate industrial dish machine
- perform other related duties as assigned
Job Qualifications
Experience
No experience required
Job Location
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