Job Overview
Employment Type
Temporary
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $20.73 - $24.20
Work Schedule
Rotating Shifts
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Life insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
flexible spending accounts
Holidays
Job Description
The Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Houston, Texas, is a leading healthcare institution dedicated to serving the nation's veterans. As part of the Department of Veterans Affairs, this medical center is committed to providing comprehensive medical, surgical, and rehabilitative care to veterans from diverse backgrounds. Known for its compassionate and patient-centered approach, the medical center operates under federal guidelines to ensure that every veteran receives the care and attention they deserve. Beyond medical treatment, it also emphasizes wellness programs and quality of life improvements for veterans, making it a vital part of the community it serves.
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Job Requirements
- U.S. citizenship
- Suitable for Federal employment as determined by a background investigation
- Selective Services Registration for males born after 12/31/1959
- Completion of an online onboarding process and pre-employment physical
- Compliance with application submission requirements
- Must have a current, valid state-issued driver’s license
Job Qualifications
- Experience or training sufficient to perform duties of the position
- Ability to demonstrate knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform cooking duties
- Dexterity and safety
- Interpret instructions and specifications
- Knowledge of materials and technical practices
- Ability to use and maintain tools and equipment
- Ability to work without more than normal supervision
- Understanding and implementation of work practices
- Commitment to serve a 1-year probationary period
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 proper 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
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Experience
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