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
Employee assistance program
Job Description
The Department of Veterans Affairs operates as a key state agency committed to providing exceptional services and care to veterans. Within this department, the Lawton/Ft. Sill Veterans Home serves as a vital institution dedicated to supporting veterans through comprehensive healthcare, housing, and specialized services. As part of its commitment, the department ensures that veterans receive quality nutrition and meals tailored to their needs in a safe and sanitary environment. This facility embodies state-of-the-art food service operations that blend culinary expertise with rigorous health standards to deliver consistent, high-quality meals to all residents.
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Job Requirements
- Minimum of three years experience in commercial or institutional food service or equivalent combination of education and experience
- vocational or technical school training in food preparation may substitute one year of experience
- ability to carry out routine tasks to completion
- ability to follow oral and written instructions
- ability to prepare and cook foods, baked goods and meat
- ability to use knives and kitchen tools safely
- ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds
- some positions may require a valid Oklahoma Driver's License
- ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
Job Qualifications
- Three years of experience in commercial or institutional food service or equivalent combination of education and experience
- knowledge of basic food preparation techniques
- knowledge of food service operations
- knowledge of proper 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 and calculating and measuring ingredients
- knowledge of operation of kitchen equipment and utensils
- knowledge of practices and problems of meat storage and preparation
- knowledge of modern methods and materials used in large scale baking, cooking, and meat cutting
- knowledge of cutting, mixing and adding ingredients to all types of meat
- knowledge of sanitary and health standards
- knowledge of supervisory principles and practices
- knowledge of basic nutrition
- knowledge of food service organization and operation
- knowledge of menu planning
- knowledge of recipe interpretation
- knowledge of principles of training
- knowledge of administrative principles and practices
- ability to carry out routine tasks to completion
- ability to follow oral and written instructions
- ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
- ability to prepare and cook foods, baked goods and meat
- ability to direct the work of food service personnel
- ability to use a variety of tools and knives to cut or slice meat and other foods
- ability to control food stock
- ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
- ability to interpret and prepare special dietary menus and menu instructions
- ability to organize and supervise the 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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