Detroit VA Kitchen Cook – Veteran-Focused & Fast-Paced

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs' Detroit VA Medical Center Canteen is hiring a Cook to support breakfast and lunch service for Veterans and their families.

This role emphasizes high-quality food prep, safety, and customer service in a fast-paced environment. Applicants should have at least one year of cooking and food safety experience, knowledge of measurements, and the ability to follow recipes precisely.

Qualifications

• One year of cooking and food safety experience.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Knowledge of measurements and ability to adjust recipes.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook all food items for breakfast and lunch service.
• Read and follow recipes and labels to ensure compliance with standards.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and sanitation in the kitchen.
• Carry out a variety of cooking tasks including meal preparation.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Cooking

Food safety

Recipe measurement

Education

ServSafe Food Handler certification

Job description

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs' Detroit VA Medical Center Canteen is hiring a Cook to support breakfast and lunch service for Veterans and their families.

This role emphasizes high-quality food prep, safety, and customer service in a fast-paced environment. Applicants should have at least one year of cooking and food safety experience, knowledge of measurements, and the ability to follow recipes precisely.