Food Services Specialist: Kitchen & Diet Prep (Entry Level)

650 DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS; Cuero (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

650 DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS is seeking a Food Services Specialist for Clinton Veterans Home. The role involves preparing, cooking, and serving food, maintaining sanitary areas, and following dietary orders to support patient and resident meals.

Typical duties include food preparation, stocking, dishwashing, and delivering meals. None required education; the position emphasizes reliability, English language proficiency, and basic math skills in a fast-paced kitchen setting.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of basic food preparation techniques and sanitation.
• Ability to follow written diet orders and maintain clean work areas.
• Proficiency in basic mathematics and portion control.

Responsibilities

• Prepares foods, salads, and desserts.
• Cooks or bakes a variety of items and stocks units as ordered.
• Cleans, sanitizes, and maintains kitchen and dining areas.
• Delivers food carts or trays and assists with meal service.
• Operates dishwasher and ensures proper food handling.

Skills

Food preparation

Sanitation

Food service operations

Basic math

English proficiency

Tools

Knives

Slicers

Peelers

Job description

650 DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS is seeking a Food Services Specialist for Clinton Veterans Home. The role involves preparing, cooking, and serving food, maintaining sanitary areas, and following dietary orders to support patient and resident meals.

Typical duties include food preparation, stocking, dishwashing, and delivering meals. None required education; the position emphasizes reliability, English language proficiency, and basic math skills in a fast-paced kitchen setting.