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Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Hourly
Range $19.58 - $22.88
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off
Life insurance
flexible spending accounts
Employee assistance program
Job Description
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is a federal agency dedicated to providing comprehensive healthcare services to military veterans across the United States. Among its many responsibilities, the VA operates an extensive network of medical centers that deliver high-quality medical care, support, and nutritional services to veterans. One important branch within these medical centers is the Nutrition and Food Services department, which plays a crucial role in ensuring the health and wellbeing of veterans by providing nutritious, safe, and well-prepared meals catered to their specific dietary needs. This department is committed to supporting the recovery and ongoing health of... Show More
Job Requirements
- U.S. citizenship
- Suitable for Federal employment as determined by a background investigation
- Selective Service registration required for males born after 12/31/1959
- Completion of all application requirements including online onboarding process
- Willingness to serve a 1-year probationary period
- Ability to work full-time Monday to Friday 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, lift up to 40 lbs unassisted and occasionally heavier objects with assistance
- Capability to work in areas with temperature extremes
- Commitment to adhere to safety and sanitation protocols
- Compliance with the Fair Chance to Compete Act provisions
Job Qualifications
- Evidence of training or experience sufficient to perform the duties of the position
- Ability to follow menus, production sheets and recipes
- Knowledge of safe food handling and sanitation practices
- Skilled in operating a variety of kitchen equipment
- Ability to weigh, measure and assemble ingredients accurately
- Capability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Dexterity and manual skills necessary to safely handle equipment and knives
- Good communication and teamwork skills
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
- Prepares and cooks items such as hot cereals, concentrated or dehydrated soups, sauces, and gravies
- 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
- Operates a variety of kitchen equipment including ovens, combi ovens/steamers, grills, slicers, mixers, steam kettles, blenders, food processors, and scales
- Follows sanitary food handling procedures including covering, labeling and dating food items, and discarding ingredients by expiration date
- Disassembles and assembles component parts and accessories for cleaning
- Cleans, stores and maintains all kitchen utensils, equipment and work areas practicing a clean as you go concept
- Cleans and sanitizes assigned work areas including worktables, sinks, blast chillers, racks, and carts
- Rotates and stores perishable and non-perishable items according to service policies and removes outdated or damaged goods from stock
- Monitors and maintains proper spacing of food products from floor, ceiling and shelving to ensure adequate air flow and spacing for optimal food safety
- Performs other related duties as assigned
Job Criteria
Experience
No experience required
Job Location
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