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Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Hourly
Range $34.88 - $40.66
Work Schedule
Rotating Shifts
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Life insurance
Flexible spending account
Employee assistance program
Job Description
The Pittsburgh Veteran Affairs Health Care System (Pittsburgh VA Medical Center) is a reputable federal agency dedicated to providing exceptional health care services to veterans in the Pittsburgh area and surrounding communities. As part of the Department of Veterans Affairs, this institution plays a critical role in ensuring that veterans receive comprehensive, veteran-centered care, which includes a wide array of medical, nutritional, and support services specially tailored to meet their unique needs. At the heart of their commitment is the Nutrition and Food Service Department, which strives to deliver high quality, nutritious meals to patients, while maintaining strict standards 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 online onboarding process and provision of acceptable forms of identification
- Commitment to serving a 1-year probationary period
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, push, and pull continuously
- Ability to lift or move objects weighing up to 40 lbs unassisted and more with assistance
- Manual dexterity to operate equipment and handle sharp knives safely
- Willingness to work rotating shifts including weekends and holidays
- Compliance with VA policies including health and safety regulations
- Proper hair covering and uniform
- Use of gloves and protective equipment when required
Job Qualifications
- Evidence of training or experience of sufficient scope and quality to perform the duties of this position
- Ability to demonstrate knowledge, skills, and ability in areas such as dexterity and safety, interpreting instructions and specifications, leading or supervising, handling materials, technical practices, using and maintaining tools and equipment, and work practices
- Experience in food service or related work, including supervision
- Ability to perform in a fast-paced kitchen environment
- Strong leadership and communication skills
- Capability to manage work schedules and budget considerations
Job Duties
- Coordinates and directs the operation of the Food Service/Production areas using standards, procedures, diet manuals, modified menus and production sheets to guide the work
- Establishes deadlines, priorities, and work sequences based on general work schedules, methods, and policies set by higher level supervisors
- Coordinates work with supporting or related work functions controlled by other supervisors
- Uses resources to operate within a planned financial budget
- Shares in the managerial responsibility for the proper supervision of labor, allocation of subsistence and supplies, and all other resources required to accomplish quality Veteran centered meal services
- Participates in meetings and discussions regarding initial planning of current and future work schedules, budget requests, staffing needs, estimates, and recommendations as to scheduling projected work
- Prepares performance requirements and work schedules in accordance with established policies and procedures
- Provides technical direction and training when scheduling work operations with complex work steps and processes
- Investigates work-related issues such as excessive costs or low productivity, and determines causes
- Performs as first-level supervisor typically over Cooks WG-7404-04 and WG-7404-06
- Performs other related duties as assigned
Job Criteria
Experience
No experience required
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