Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
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
Paid holidays
Job Description
The Department of Veterans Affairs is a state government agency dedicated to serving the needs of veterans by providing high-quality healthcare and supportive services. Among its comprehensive range of operations is the management of the Lawton/Ft. Sill Veterans Home, a state facility committed to delivering excellent care and comfort to veteran residents. The Department emphasizes a commitment to integrity, respect, and service excellence in all its functions, ensuring that those who have served the nation receive compassionate and professional support every day. This agency is recognized for fostering a collaborative work environment where employees are encouraged to develop their skills... Show More
Job Requirements
- Possession of a high school diploma or equivalent
- three years of experience in commercial or institutional food service or equivalent combination of education and experience
- ability to follow oral and written instructions
- ability to carry out routine tasks to completion
- skill in preparing and cooking foods, baked goods and meat
- ability to direct the work of food service personnel
- ability to use kitchen tools and knives to cut or slice meat and other foods
- ability to control food stock
- effective oral and written communication skills
- ability to interpret and prepare special dietary menus and menu instructions
- organizational and supervisory skills
- some positions may require a valid Oklahoma driver’s license
- ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally and 20 pounds frequently
- ability to push and pull up to 50 pounds force
- ability to work in a safety-sensitive environment as defined by applicable state regulations
Job Qualifications
- Three years of experience in commercial or institutional food service or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- knowledge of basic food preparation techniques
- understanding of food service operations and proper sanitation practices
- familiarity with basic mathematics and standard weights and measures used in cooking
- ability to use kitchen equipment and utensils properly
- experience with meat storage and preparation
- understanding of modern baking, cooking, and meat cutting methods
- knowledge of sanitary and health standards
- supervisory principles and practices
- basic nutrition knowledge
- food service organization and operation
- menu planning and recipe interpretation
- principles of training and administrative practices
- ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
- skill to organize and supervise food service staff
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
- provides direction to staff members in completing assigned work
- ensures compliance with hygiene and sanitation standards
- inspects kitchen and dining areas
- requisitions supplies and maintains storeroom
- interprets menus and menu instructions
- trains and supervises food service personnel
- manages food inventory and stock control
- maintains kitchen equipment in good working condition
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Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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