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    Cook - Richmond, United States - Veterans Health Administration

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    Summary

    This position is located in the Nutrition and Food Service at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Richmond, VA. The primary purpose of the Cook is to prepare nutritious, high quality meals for service to the Veterans. The position has a sequence of steps that require attention to work operations, sanitation and safety; work assignments may require knowledge and judgement. The work of this position is involved in the preparation of regular or special diet foods and meals.

    Duties

    Major duties include but not limited to:
  • Works independently to prepare and cook a variety pf items including regular and therapeutic diet (diabetic, low sodium, low protein, gluten free, entrees and dessert items.
  • Follows menus, production sheets and recipes to prepare items in the quantity needed.
  • Cooks hot cereals, concentrated or dehydrated soups, sauces, gravies. \
  • Grills eggs, hamburgers, meat patties, pancakes, French toast; makes cold sandwich fillings and assembles a variety of sandwiches.
  • Uses a variety of methods to prepare meats, fish, and poultry including broiling, roasting, baking, frying, boiling, steaming, stewing, braising, and grilling.
  • Slices meat items by hand confirming to specific size requirements or weight specifications.
  • Weighs, measures, assembles ingredients for regular and modified diets.
  • Combines ingredients according to recipes to produce quality food
  • Follows sanitary food handling procedures; covers, labels and dates food items; utilize or discard ingredients by expiration date.
  • Receives, rotates and stores perishable and non-perishable items according to services policies. Removes outdated or damaged goods from stock.
  • Monitors and maintain proper spacing of food products from floor, ceiling and shelving to ensure adequate air flow and spacing of products for optimal food safety.
  • Work Schedule: 8hr/d 5d/wk weekends and holidays
    Position Description# : C ook WG , PD# 99818S
    Physical Requirements: Subject to continuous standing, walking, frequent bending, reaching, pushing, and pulling. Lifts or moves objects weighing up to 40 lbs. unassisted. Manipulates cumbersome and heavy objects, such as washing stainless steel mixing bowls, pushing heavy carts on caster, or operating heavy equipment. Manual dexterity needed to safely operate equipment and to handle sharp knives and blades. Hand-eye coordination and ability to concentrate and react quickly to serve food and operate equipment.
    Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized

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