Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Hourly
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Exact $19.67
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Employee assistance program
Job Description
The 650 Department of Veterans Affairs is a dedicated state agency focused on providing exceptional services and support to veterans. The department operates a variety of facilities that cater to the needs of veterans, including hospitals, residential homes, and specialized care centers. One such facility is the Lawton/Ft. Sill Veterans Home, which serves as a comprehensive care center offering residential living, health services, and rehabilitative support to veterans in need. The agency is committed to upholding high standards of service, safety, and respect for the veteran community, making it an esteemed workplace for professionals passionate about making a meaningful difference... Show More
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- three years of experience in commercial or institutional food service or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- vocational or technical school training in food preparation may substitute one year of experience
- ability to lift 25 pounds may be required
- possession of a valid Oklahoma Driver's License may be required
- ability to meet physical demands such as lifting/carrying 50 pounds occasionally, 20 pounds frequently, and pushing/pulling a maximum force of 50 pounds
- ability to follow written and oral instructions
- ability to work safely in a food service environment
- ability to operate kitchen equipment and motorized transportation
Job Qualifications
- Three years of experience in commercial or institutional food service
- vocational or technical school training in food preparation may substitute one year of experience
- knowledge of food preparation techniques
- knowledge of food service operations
- knowledge of sanitation practices
- knowledge of basic mathematics
- knowledge of ingredients used in baking and cooking
- knowledge of food storage, preparation and cooking
- knowledge of recipe usage
- knowledge of standard weights and measures used in cooking
- knowledge of operation of kitchen equipment and utensils
- knowledge of meat storage and preparation
- knowledge of modern methods and materials used in large scale baking, cooking and meat cutting
- knowledge of sanitary and health standards
- knowledge of supervisory principles and practices
- knowledge of basic nutrition
- knowledge of menu planning and recipe interpretation
- ability to prepare and cook foods and baked goods
- ability to follow written and oral instructions
- ability to supervise food service personnel
- ability to use various tools and knives
- ability to control food stock
- ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
- ability to interpret special dietary menus
- ability to organize and supervise work of others
Job Duties
- Prepares foods, salads, and desserts
- cooks or bakes a variety of items
- supplies unit with meat, fish or fowl as ordered
- cuts and prepares meat, poultry or fish
- cleans and prepares foods using tools such as knives, slicers and peelers and equipment such as ovens and steamers
- follows written diet orders
- operates dishwasher
- gathers, cleans, stacks and hand washes or scours pots, pans, dishes, silverware and other cooking and baking utensils
- removes refuse from kitchen area
- sweeps mops and scrubs kitchen, dining and storage areas
- labels, loads and delivers food carts or trays
- picks up trays after use
- defrosts and cleans refrigerators, walk-in coolers and related equipment
- operates state-owned cars, vans, and/or other motorized transportation
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Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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