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Job Overview
Employment Type
Temporary
Full-time
Work Schedule
Flexible
Benefits
Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life insurance
flexible spending accounts
Job Description
The VA New Jersey Health Care System is a federal agency dedicated to providing high-quality healthcare services to veterans in the New Jersey area. It is part of the United States Department of Veterans Affairs, which strives to support and honor America’s veterans through comprehensive medical care, rehabilitation, and outreach programs. The agency employs a large and diverse workforce committed to serving the unique needs of veterans, ensuring they receive the care and respect they deserve. The facility is known for its patient-centered approach, integrating advanced healthcare technologies and programs to improve overall veteran wellness and healthcare outcomes.
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Job Requirements
- Must be a U.S. citizen
- Subject to background/suitability investigation
- May require drug testing
- Able to stand, walk, bend, push, and pull frequently
- Able to lift or move objects weighing up to 40 lbs unassisted and more than 40 lbs with assistance
- Must possess manual dexterity to operate equipment and handle sharp knives safely
- Must be able to follow sanitary and safety procedures
- Complete application package including resume and supporting documents
- Must complete an online onboarding process
- May serve a probationary period
- Selective Service Registration required for males born after 12/31/1959
Job Qualifications
- Applicants must show evidence of training or experience demonstrating ability to perform the duties of this position
- Experience with food preparation and cooking methods
- Ability to follow recipes, menus, and production sheets
- Knowledge of sanitary food handling procedures
- Ability to use and maintain kitchen tools and equipment safely
- Ability to work under normal supervision
- Good manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
- Experience in preparing regular and therapeutic diet meals is preferred
Job Duties
- Independently prepares and cooks a variety of items including regular and therapeutic diet (diabetic, low sodium, low protein, gluten free, etc.) 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
- Performs other related duties
Job Qualifications
Experience
No experience required
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