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Job Overview
Employment Type
Part-time
Compensation
Hourly
Range $21.99 - $25.67
Work Schedule
Flexible
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off
Paid holidays
Life insurance
flexible spending accounts
Job Description
The West Haven VA Medical Center, located in West Haven, Connecticut, is a part of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs health care system. This facility is committed to providing top-quality, compassionate care to veterans through a variety of medical and supportive services. Within this esteemed institution, the Nutrition and Food Service department plays a critical role in ensuring that patients receive proper nourishment tailored to their specific dietary needs, which is essential for their recovery and overall well-being. The medical center boasts a robust infrastructure and a dedicated staff focused on delivering extensive health services to veterans, supported by... Show More
Job Requirements
- U.S. citizenship
- suitable for federal employment determined by background investigation
- selective service registration required for males born after 12/31/1959
- complete online onboarding process with acceptable identification
- serve a 1-year probationary period
- comply with federal health and safety programs such as influenza vaccination
- ability to perform physical tasks requiring light to moderate effort, including lifting up to 20 pounds unassisted and heavier items with assistance
- availability to work part-time at 20 hours per week during the primary shift of 3:30 PM to 7:30 PM
- submit all required application documents
- good physical stamina to work in kitchen environments with heat, humidity, and frequent movement
- clear and specific description of experience in the application
Job Qualifications
- Evidence of training or experience sufficient to perform the work of this position
- ability to demonstrate knowledge, skills, and ability supported by detailed descriptions in the resume
- knowledge of dexterity and safety
- ability to interpret instructions and specifications (other than blueprint reading)
- ability to manage materials
- familiarity with technical practices
- competence in using and maintaining tools and equipment
- ability to work with minimal supervision
- knowledge of work practices
- experience which may include paid, unpaid, or volunteer work relevant to food service work
Job Duties
- Sets up dining room tables for service
- place food and beverages on tables
- replenishes items as necessary
- uses knowledge of sanitation standards, such as keeping wiping cloths in sanitizing solution and maintaining proper water temperature standards when cleaning dishes
- takes nourishment inventories, stocks using first in-first out procedures, replaces expired items
- verifies that food items on trays are appropriate for the prescribed diet
- provides assistance to cooks in the food preparation area, such as weighing, measuring and assembling ingredients according to standardized recipes
- follows directions in assembling, measuring, weighing, or mixing ingredients for basic formulas and supplemental feedings following standardized recipes and using sanitary techniques
- decides what food items to serve for the most common diets when the diet card or tray ticket identifies only the kind of diet called for
- determines the quantities of ingredients needed to prepare the required yields using arithmetical computations using decimals, fractions, and percentages
- sets up assigned station with the correct supplies and food items
- makes precise measurements and accurately weighs recipe ingredients for special feedings
- sterilizes equipment and sanitizes work areas
- breaks down and cleans food stations
- unloads food/tray delivery carts
Job Qualifications
Experience
Entry Level (1-2 years)
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