Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $35.84 - $41.81
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off
Life insurance
flexible spending accounts
Job Description
The Veterans Affairs Medical Center located in Birmingham, Alabama, is a renowned healthcare establishment committed to providing exceptional care and services to veterans. This center is part of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, which is dedicated to supporting those who have served the nation by delivering comprehensive healthcare, rehabilitation, and supportive services. The Birmingham VA Medical Center stands as a vital institution within the community, offering a wide array of medical and support services specifically tailored to meet the unique needs of veterans. Its Nutrition and Food Service department plays a critical role in the well-being of patients by... Show More
Job Requirements
- U.S. citizenship
- Suitable for federal employment as determined by background investigation
- Successfully pass urinalysis drug screening prior to appointment
- Selective services registration required for males born after 12/31/1959
- Complete online onboarding process with acceptable identification
- Fulfill all application requirements including resume and supporting documents
- Agree to a one-year probationary period
- Willingness to comply with seasonal influenza vaccination or obtain exemption
- Ability to work Monday to Friday, 7:30am to 4:00pm with possible schedule changes
- No relocation or recruitment incentives authorized
- Ability to supervise and manage food production teams
- Effective communication and organizational skills
Job Qualifications
- Show evidence of training or experience of sufficient scope and quality to perform job duties
- Knowledge of dexterity and safety in cooking environments
- Ability to interpret instructions and specifications other than blueprint reading
- Experience in leading or supervising staff
- Familiarity with materials used in food production
- Knowledge of technical practices related to cooking and food service
- Ability to use and maintain tools and equipment used in food preparation
- Understanding of proper work practices in a food service environment
Job Duties
- Coordinate and direct the operation of the Food Service and Production areas using standards, procedures, diet manuals, modified menus, and production sheets
- Establish deadlines, priorities, and work sequences based on general work schedules, methods, and policies set by higher supervisors
- Coordinate work with supporting or related work functions controlled by other supervisors
- Use resources to operate within a planned financial budget
- Manage supervision of labor, allocation of subsistence and supplies, and other resources required for meal service
- Participate in meetings and discussions on work schedules, budget requests, staffing needs, and operational recommendations
- Prepare performance requirements and work schedules in accordance with established policies
- Provide technical direction and training for scheduling work operations with complex steps
- Investigate work-related issues such as excessive costs or low productivity
- Perform as first-level supervisor over Cooks WG-7404-04, WG-7404-06, and WG-7404-08
- Perform other related duties as assigned
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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