Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $28.10 - $32.76
Work Schedule
Rotating Shifts
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Life insurance
flexible spending accounts
Tuition Reimbursement
Job Description
The Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota is a vital healthcare institution dedicated to serving the unique needs of U.S. Veterans. As part of the VA Midwest Health Care Network, the Center plays a critical role in delivering comprehensive health services that honor and support America’s veterans. This includes embracing the Whole Health System of care, an innovative health model focused on empowering Veterans to live their healthiest and fullest lives by integrating personalized health plans, healing relationships, and strong community connections. The medical center not only provides advanced medical care but also embodies a commitment to improving veterans'... Show More
Job Requirements
- U.S. citizenship
- Suitable for Federal employment as determined by background investigation
- Passing urinalysis test for illegal drug use
- Selective Services Registration required for males born after 12/31/1959
- Completion of online onboarding process with acceptable identification
- Ability to serve a 1-year probationary period
- Physical ability to perform continuous standing, walking, frequent bending, reaching, pushing, pulling
- Ability to lift or move objects up to 40 lbs unassisted
- Manual dexterity to safely operate kitchen equipment and handle sharp tools
- Willingness to work various shifts including holidays and weekends
- Ability to comply with sanitary food handling and safety procedures
Job Qualifications
- Evidence of training or experience sufficient to perform the work of this position
- Demonstrated knowledge, skills, and ability in cooking practices
- Dexterity and safety
- Ability to interpret instructions and specifications other than blueprint reading
- Knowledge of materials used in cooking
- Familiarity with technical cooking practices
- Skill in using and maintaining tools and equipment
- Ability to work without more than normal supervision
- Adherence to established work practices
Job Duties
- Independently prepares and cooks a variety of items including regular and therapeutic diet (diabetic, low sodium, low protein, gluten free, etc.) entrees and dessert items
- 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
- Uses a variety of methods to prepare meats, fish, and poultry including broiling, roasting, baking, frying, boiling, steaming, stewing, braising, and grilling
- Slices meat items by hand, confirming to specific size requirements or weight specifications
- Prepares fresh, canned, and frozen vegetables
- bakes frozen potatoes, pre-made cookie dough, and muffin batters
- Prepares and heats convenience items, and 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
- Plans cooking processes to produce meals on time and at the proper temperature which may require coordination of cooking several items with different cooking times
- Makes a variety of desserts such as cobblers, brownies, cookies, and pastries
- 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 industrial dish machine
- Performs other related duties
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Job Qualifications
Experience
No experience required
Job Location
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