Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $21.21 - $24.77
Work Schedule
Day Shifts
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Life insurance
Paid holidays
flexible spending accounts
Job Description
The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) is a division of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs dedicated to providing high-quality healthcare services to America’s veterans. As one of the largest healthcare systems in the country, the VHA operates medical centers, outpatient clinics, and other health facilities nationwide to deliver comprehensive, compassionate, and coordinated care tailored to the unique needs of veterans. The VHA’s commitment extends beyond medical care to include innovative programs and services designed to improve the overall well-being of veterans and their families. Among these initiatives is the Nutrition and Food Service (NFS) Modernization Initiative, which is aimed at... Show More
Job Requirements
- U.S. citizenship
- suitable for Federal employment determined by background investigation
- successful completion of urinalysis drug screening prior to appointment
- Selective Services registration for males born after 12/31/1959
- completion of online onboarding process with acceptable identification
- ability to serve a 1-year probationary period
- compliance with all application requirements
- physical ability to perform tasks including lifting up to 40 pounds
- willingness to adhere to safety, health, and sanitary standards
- commitment to work varied shifts including weekends
- adherence to uniform and protective equipment policies
Job Qualifications
- Evidence of training or experience of sufficient scope and quality to perform the duties of the position
- ability to demonstrate knowledge, skills, and abilities related to cooking tasks
- experience with safe food handling and kitchen equipment operation
- capability to follow directions and maintain safety and sanitation standards
- effective communication and teamwork skills
- physical ability to perform continuous standing, walking and lifting up to 40 pounds
- ability to work in temperature extremes and a busy kitchen environment
- no specific education requirement
Job Duties
- Performs a full range of simple cooking which entails the preparation and cooking of meals that require little or no processing
- follows menus, production sheets and recipes to prepare items in the quantity needed
- performs full range of simple cooking by preparing and cooking items requiring little or no processing such as hot cereals, concentrated or dehydrated soups, sauces, and gravies
- grills eggs, hamburgers, 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, muffin batters
- prepares and heats convenience items such as frozen hash browns, fish fillets, and chicken nuggets
- prepares pureed foods and adjusts consistency with thickeners
- washes, peels and cuts fruits and vegetables by hand or machine
- assembles and mixes salad ingredients and dessert items including gelatin molds and fruit crisps
- washes, peels, chops, grinds, pares, cuts, slices, dices, purees, dredges, flours, breads items
- weighs, measures, assembles ingredients for regular and modified diets
- combines ingredients according to precisely written recipes to produce quality food items, minimizing preparation time and food waste
- pans foods for bulk according to recipe guidelines and production guidelines
- operates a variety of kitchen equipment: oven, combi oven/steamer, grill, slicer, mixer, steam kettles, blender, food processor, scale
- follows safety procedures regarding the operation of equipment
- follows sanitary food handling procedures
- covers, labels and dates food items
- utilize or discard ingredients by expiration date
- cleans and sanitizes assigned work areas: worktables, sinks, blast chillers, rack, carts
- operates dish machine
- cleans, stores and maintains all kitchen utensils, equipment and work areas practicing a 'clean as you go' concept
- rotates and stores perishable and non-perishable items according to service policies
- maintain accurate food inventories
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Job Qualifications
Experience
Entry Level (1-2 years)
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