Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $23.87 - $27.86
Work Schedule
Rotating Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off
Life insurance
Long-term care insurance
Flexible spending account
Employee assistance program
Job Description
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Oklahoma City Health Care System (OKC VA HCS) is a prominent federal institution dedicated to providing exceptional healthcare services to Veterans. Located in Oklahoma City, OK, the facility offers a range of medical and support services designed to enhance the quality of life for Veterans in the region. The Nutrition and Food Service department within OKC VA HCS plays a vital role in ensuring the health and wellness of Veteran patients by delivering nutritious, therapeutic meals that meet diverse dietary needs. As a Cook at the OKC VA HCS, you will be an essential... Show More
Job Requirements
- U.S. citizenship
- suitability for federal employment determined by background investigation
- subject to urinalysis drug screening prior to appointment
- selective services registration required for males born after 12/31/1959
- completion of an online onboarding process and acceptable identification for pre-employment
- completion of all application requirements including resume submission
- willingness to serve a one-year probationary period
- ability to stand continuously, walk frequently, bend, reach, push, and pull
- capability to lift or move objects weighing up to 40 lbs unassisted
- manual dexterity for safe operation of equipment and handling knives and blades
- ability to focus and react quickly in a fast-paced kitchen environment
Job Qualifications
- A specific length of training and experience is not required, but you must show evidence of training or experience of sufficient scope and quality to do the work of this position
- evidence demonstrating knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the duties of the position supported by detailed descriptions on resume
- dexterity and safety
- ability to interpret instructions and specifications other than blueprint reading
- knowledge of materials
- understanding of technical practices related to cooking
- ability to use and maintain tools and equipment
- ability to work without more than normal supervision
- familiarity with work practices relevant to food preparation and cooking
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)
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