Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $22.64 - $26.41
Work Schedule
Rotating Shifts
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Life insurance
flexible spending accounts
long-term disability insurance
Job Description
The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) is a prominent federal health care organization dedicated to providing comprehensive, compassionate, and coordinated care to U.S. veterans. As part of its ongoing efforts to modernize and streamline essential services, the VHA has implemented the Nutrition and Food Service (NFS) Modernization Initiative. This initiative aims to reorganize and consolidate vital food service functions across medical centers to enhance operational efficiency and improve the quality of nutritional care for veterans. The VHA is committed to upholding the highest standards of health and wellness for the veteran community by integrating innovative practices and dedicated personnel into its... Show More
Job Requirements
- U.S. citizenship
- suitability for federal employment as determined by background investigation
- passed urinalysis for illegal drugs
- selective service registration required for males born after 12/31/1959
- complete online onboarding process with acceptable identification
- complete all required application documents
- ability to stand continuously, walk, bend, reach, push, pull
- lift and move up to 40 lbs unassisted
- manual dexterity to operate equipment safely
- ability to work in temperature extremes and noisy kitchen environment
- wear appropriate hair covering and clean uniform
- wear gloves and protective equipment during food handling and cleaning
- commitment to federal employment policies
Job Qualifications
- Evidence of training or experience demonstrating knowledge, skills, and ability to perform duties
- dexterity and safety
- ability to interpret instructions and specifications
- knowledge of materials
- technical cooking practices
- ability to use and maintain tools and equipment
- ability to work without more than normal supervision
- understanding of work practices
Job Duties
- Independently prepares and cooks a variety of items including regular and therapeutic diet 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
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Job Qualifications
Experience
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Job Location
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