Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $23.87 - $27.86
Work Schedule
Rotating Shifts
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off
Life insurance
Long-term care insurance
flexible spending accounts
Employee assistance program
Job Description
The Oklahoma City VA Health Care System (OKC VA HCS) is a renowned federal healthcare establishment dedicated to providing exemplary care and services to U.S. Veterans. As part of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, the OKC VA is committed to enhancing the health and well-being of those who have served in the military through comprehensive medical, nutritional, and support services. The Nutrition and Food Service department plays a critical role in this mission by ensuring that veterans receive safe, nutritious, and tailored meals that meet their specific dietary needs. This focus on patient-centered care is integral to the hospital's... Show More
Job Requirements
- U.S. citizenship
- suitability for federal employment as determined by background investigation
- selective service registration required for males born after 12/31/1959
- completion of online onboarding process and provision of acceptable identification
- completion of application requirements
- willingness to serve a one-year probationary period
- ability to stand, walk, bend frequently
- ability to lift or move objects up to 40 lbs unassisted
- manual dexterity to handle knives and operate equipment
- ability to meet physical demands of the job
- compliance with VA policies and federal employment regulations
Job Qualifications
- Evidence of training or experience of sufficient scope and quality demonstrating ability to perform the duties
- detailed descriptions of relevant work experience
- dexterity and safety
- ability to interpret instructions and specifications
- knowledge of material handling
- technical practices related to cooking
- ability to use and maintain tools and equipment
- ability to work with minimal supervision
- good 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
- 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
- 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
No experience required
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