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Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Hourly
Range $28.27 - $32.99
Work Schedule
Flexible
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Life insurance
Flexible spending account
Employee assistance program
Job Description
The VA New Jersey Healthcare System, serving locations in Lyons and East Orange, NJ, is a vital part of the United States Department of Veterans Affairs. This healthcare establishment is dedicated to providing comprehensive medical services and support to veterans, ensuring they receive the care, respect, and attention they deserve. As part of a national network of facilities, the VA New Jersey Healthcare System is committed to improving veterans' health outcomes through state-of-the-art medical treatments, wellness programs, and supportive services tailored specifically for those who have served the nation. The agency operates complex healthcare facilities with a focus on high... Show More
Job Requirements
- U.S. citizenship
- suitability for federal employment as determined by background check
- successful completion of drug screening
- selective service registration for males born after 12/31/1959
- completion of online onboarding process with acceptable identification
- submission of all required application documents
- willingness to serve a 1-year probationary period
- ability to meet physical demands including standing, walking, lifting up to 40 lbs.
- ability to work in temperature extremes
- adherence to safety and sanitary regulations
- compliance with the Fair Chance to Compete Act
- vaccination or exemption for seasonal influenza
- agreement to wear proper uniform and protective equipment
- ability to handle exposure to kitchen hazards
- availability for intermittent work schedule
- agreement to federal employment conditions
Job Qualifications
- No specific education requirement
- demonstrated knowledge, skills, and ability to perform cooking duties
- experience or training in food preparation
- familiarity with various cooking techniques and dietary restrictions
- ability to follow recipes and menus
- ability to operate kitchen equipment and maintain safety
- good manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination
- ability to work independently and as part of a team
- commitment to food safety and sanitation
- preferred commercial culinary or cooking experience
Job Duties
- Independently prepares and cooks a variety of regular and therapeutic diet entrees and dessert items
- follows menus, production sheets, and recipes to prepare items in needed quantity
- grills eggs, meat patties, pancakes, French toast, broils meats, makes cold sandwich fillings and assembles sandwiches
- uses a variety of cooking methods including broiling, roasting, baking, frying, boiling, steaming, stewing, braising, and grilling
- slices meat items by hand according to size and weight specifications
- prepares fresh, canned, and frozen vegetables and baked goods
- prepares and heats convenience items and pureed foods adjusting consistency
- washes, peels, and cuts fruits and vegetables
- assembles and mixes salad ingredients and dessert items
- plans cooking processes to produce meals on time and at proper temperature
- makes a variety of desserts such as cobblers, brownies, cookies, and pastries
- weighs, measures, and assembles ingredients for regular and modified diets
- operates kitchen equipment following safety procedures
- follows sanitary food handling procedures
- disassembles and reassembles equipment for cleaning
- cleans and sanitizes work areas and performs deep cleaning when needed
- operates industrial dish machine
- labels food items with contents and dates per guidelines
- performs other related duties as assigned
Job Criteria
Experience
No experience required
Job Location
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