Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $19.76 - $23.05
Work Schedule
Day Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Life insurance
flexible spending accounts
Employee assistance program
Job Description
The Veterans Affairs Medical Center located in Augusta, Georgia, is dedicated to providing comprehensive healthcare services to our nation's veterans. As a vital part of the Department of Veterans Affairs, this establishment focuses on enhancing the quality of life for veterans through exceptional medical care, supportive services, and a commitment to honoring those who have served our country. The medical center operates with a mission to deliver top-tier healthcare by employing skilled professionals and leveraging state-of-the-art facilities.
This position is within the Nutrition and Food Service department at the Augusta VA Medical Center. The role involves preparing nutritious, high-quality meals... Show More
This position is within the Nutrition and Food Service department at the Augusta VA Medical Center. The role involves preparing nutritious, high-quality meals... Show More
Job Requirements
- U.S. citizenship
- Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation
- Selective Services Registration required for males born after 12/31/1959
- Completion of online onboarding process with acceptable identification
- Ability to meet physical requirements including continuous standing, walking, frequent bending, reaching, pushing, and pulling
- Ability to lift or move objects weighing up to 40 pounds unassisted and heavier objects with assistance
- Must comply with seasonal influenza vaccination or obtain exemption
- Completion of all application requirements
- Commitment to improving federal government efficiency
- Adherence to the U.S. Constitution and rule of law
Job Qualifications
- Evidence of training or experience of sufficient scope and quality to perform the work of this position
- Ability to demonstrate knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the duties
- Familiarity with dexterity and safety practices
- Ability to interpret instructions and specifications other than blueprint reading
- Knowledge of materials handling
- Understanding of technical cooking practices
- Proficiency in using and maintaining kitchen tools and equipment
- Capability to work without more than normal supervision
- Understanding of safe work practices
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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