Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $19.76 - $23.05
Work Schedule
Day Shifts
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Life insurance
Flexible spending account
federal holidays
Job Description
The Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Amarillo, TX, is a vital part of the United States Department of Veterans Affairs, dedicated to providing top-tier healthcare and supportive services to our nation's veterans. This institution emphasizes a commitment to high-quality care, compassion, and respect for veterans who have served the country. The center's Nutrition and Food Service department plays an essential role in enhancing the health and well-being of veterans through nutritious and carefully prepared meals. The medical center is well-regarded for its adherence to federal standards, commitment to employee development, and focus on veterans' needs within a respectful and collaborative... Show More
Job Requirements
- U.S. citizenship
- Suitable for Federal employment as determined by background investigation
- Selective Services registration required for males born after 12/31/1959
- Must complete an online onboarding process and provide acceptable identification
- Complete all application requirements as detailed in the announcement
- Ability to stand continuously, walk, bend, reach, push and pull frequently
- Ability to lift or move objects weighing up to 40 lbs unassisted
- Manual dexterity to safely operate kitchen equipment and handle sharp knives
- Must wear proper hair covering and clean uniform and use disposable gloves when handling food
- Commitment to follow sanitary and safety procedures
- Willingness to work five days a week including weekends and holidays with two consecutive days off
- Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program or have an exemption
- Effective resume of no more than two pages
Job Qualifications
- Applicants must show evidence of training or experience of sufficient scope and quality to perform the work of this position
- Ability to do the work of the position without more than normal supervision
- Knowledge of work practices including keeping things neat, clean, and in order
- Knowledge of technical practices including theoretical, precise, and artistic skills
- Ability to interpret instructions and specifications other than blueprints
- Ability to use and maintain kitchen tools and equipment
- Knowledge of materials used in food preparation
- Dexterity and safety awareness in handling equipment and sharp tools
- Experience includes paid or unpaid work including volunteer work demonstrating relevant skills
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 pureed 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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