Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $28.44 - $33.23
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off
Life insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
flexible spending accounts
Job Description
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center in West Haven, Connecticut, is a vital health care institution dedicated to serving the needs of America’s veterans. As part of the broad federal healthcare system, this Medical Center provides comprehensive medical and support services to veterans, ensuring they receive the highest quality of care and support. Nutrition and Food Service is a critical department within this Medical Center, responsible for delivering nutritious meals and specialized nutritional care tailored to the health requirements of veteran patients. The department’s primary mission is to support the health and recovery of veterans through carefully prepared,... Show More
Job Requirements
- Must be a U.S. citizen
- subject to background suitability investigation
- may require designated or random drug testing
- selective service registration required for males born after 12/31/1959
- complete application package including resume and required documents
- ability to complete online onboarding and provide acceptable identification
- resumes limited to two pages
- must serve a 1-year probationary period
- must comply with fair hiring and veterans' preference regulations
- willing to work full-time with varied shifts including weekends and holidays
- no education requirement but experience or training must be demonstrated
- ability to work safely and maintain food safety standards
- effective teamwork and supervision skills
Job Qualifications
- Evidence of training or experience sufficient to perform the duties of this position
- ability to prepare nutritious, high quality meals
- knowledge of dietary modifications for regular and special diets
- ability to operate kitchen equipment safely
- skills in various cooking methods such as grilling, roasting, baking, frying, steaming, stewing, braising
- knowledge of food safety and sanitary handling procedures
- experience supervising or coordinating the work of other cooks
- ability to maintain accurate food inventories and assist in food ordering
- experience testing and modifying recipes
- effective communication skills to advise and guide lower grade food service workers
- must be a U.S. citizen
Job Duties
- Independently prepares all types of food for regular and modified diets
- prepares, cooks, seasons, and portions food for all meals ensuring food products are ready at the appropriate temperature and time
- prepares menu items using special or difficult recipes requiring numerous steps and many ingredients
- calculates and determines serving portions from food quantities including meats, poultry, seafood, vegetables, fruits, sauces, and gravies
- coordinates the cooking of items prepared by other cooks at one or more work centers
- grills eggs, meat patties, pancakes, French toast, 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 to specific size requirements or weight specifications
- prepares fresh, canned, and frozen vegetables and baked items
- prepares and heats convenience items and pureed foods adjusting consistency as needed
- washes, peels, and cuts fruits and vegetables, assembles and mixes salad ingredients and desserts
- makes various desserts such as cobblers, brownies, cookies, and pastries
- tests and evaluates new food products and develops or modifies standardized recipes
- weighs, measures and assembles ingredients for diets
- operates kitchen equipment safely including ovens, steamers, grills, slicers, mixers, steam kettles, blenders, food processors, and scales
- may serve as person in charge overseeing food safety activities
- follows sanitary food handling procedures including covering, labeling, and dating food items
- disassembles and cleans kitchen equipment
- cleans, stores and maintains kitchen utensils and work areas
- maintains accurate food inventories
- assists supervisor in ordering food according to menu requirements
- advises lower grade food service workers on tray assembly, dishwashing, and quality control issues
Job Qualifications
Experience
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Job Location
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