Compassionate Cook for Veteran Meals

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Iron Mountain (MI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs' Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Iron Mountain, MI is seeking a Cook to prepare nutritious, high-quality meals for Veterans.

You will follow menus, production sheets, and recipes to produce items in the required quantities, and operate various kitchen equipment in a safe, sanitary environment. Work is scheduled on rotating days and weekends from 11:00 am to 7:30 pm, including holidays.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and cooks meals that require little or no processing - such as hot cereals - concentrated or dehydrated soups - sauces - and gravies
• Follows menus - production sheets - and recipes to proper items in the quantity needed
• Grills eggs - meat patties - pancakes - French toast
• broils meats
• makes cold sandwich fillings and assembles a variety of sandwiches
• Prepares fresh - canned - and frozen vegetables
• bakes frozen potatoes - pre-made cookie dough - and muffin batters
• Prepares and heats convenience items such as frozen hash browns - fish fillets - and chicken nuggets
• Prepares pureed foods and adjusts consistency with thickeners
• Washes - peels - and cuts fruits and vegetables
• assembles and mixes salad ingredients and dessert items - including gelatin molds and fruit crisps
• Weighs - measures - and assembles ingredients for regular and modified diets
• Operates a variety of kitchen equipment and follows appropriate safety procedures
• Portion foods for distribution and meal service
• Follows sanitary food handling procedures
• Disassembles and reassembles equipment for cleaning
• Cleans and sanitizes work areas
• and performs deep cleaning tasks when needed
• Cover - date - and store leftovers according to established procedures
• Operates dish machine
• Other duties as assigned
• Work Schedule: Rotating days and weekends - 11:00 am - 7:30 pm (including holidays)

Job description

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs' Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Iron Mountain, MI is seeking a Cook to prepare nutritious, high-quality meals for Veterans.

You will follow menus, production sheets, and recipes to produce items in the required quantities, and operate various kitchen equipment in a safe, sanitary environment. Work is scheduled on rotating days and weekends from 11:00 am to 7:30 pm, including holidays.