Cook - Dayton, United States - Veterans Health Administration

Description

Summary

The Dayton Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VAMC) is recruiting for a Cook position. The Cook position will function with in Nutrition and Food Services. The Cook is responsible for providing meals and nutritional care to Veteran patients at the Medical Center.

Duties

The Cook duties include, but are not limited to:

Weighs, measures, and assembles ingredients for regular and modified diets

Cleans and sanitizes work areas, and performs deep cleaning tasks when needed

Cleans and sanitizes work areas, and performs deep cleaning tasks when needed

Prepares and heats convenience items such as frozen hash browns, fish fillets, and chicken nuggets

Uses simple arithmetic, such as multiplying and dividing ingredients in a recipe when preparing food items for the correct serving amount

Performs a full range of simple cooking by preparing and cooking items that require little or no processing

Prepares fresh, canned, and frozen vegetables

Follow menus, production sheets and recipes to prepare items in the quantity needed

Covers, dates, and stores food leftovers according to established local policies/procedures

Weighs, measures, and assembles ingredients for regular and modified diets

Operates a variety of kitchen equipment

Disassembles and reassembles equipment for cleaning

Operates industrial dish washing machine

Monitors and maintains proper spacing of food products from floor, ceiling, and shelving to ensure adequate air flow and spacing of products for optimal food safety

Prepares pureed foods and adjusts consistency with thickeners

Washes, peels, and cuts fruits and vegetables

Follows appropriate safety procedures in operating a variety of kitchen equipment

Follows sanitary food handling procedures

Applies knowledge of sanitation principles to safeguard food against spoilage and waste

Work Schedule: Days Off Will Rotate
Position Description Title/PD#: Cook/PD99819S
Physical Requirements :
Is subject to continuous standing, walking, frequent bending, rec and pulling. Lifts or moves objects weighing up to 40 lbs unassisted and occasionally moves objects weighing more than 40 lbs. with assistance of a I other workers. Manipulates cumbersome, heavy objects, such as washing stair bowls, pushing heavy carts n casters or operating heavy equipment. Possesses manual dexterity to operate equipment and to handle sharp knives and blades safely Utilizes eye-hand coordination and the ability to concentrate and react quickly to serve food and operate equipment.