Full-Time Food Service Specialist – Kitchen & Diet Support

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Colorado; On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs - Clinton Veterans Home in Colorado is seeking a Food Services Specialist to handle, prepare, cook and serve food for regular and modified diets.

The role includes maintaining clean and sanitary work areas and following diet orders. You will perform tasks such as preparing meals, washing dishes, loading and delivering food trays, and keeping refrigerators and equipment clean.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of basic food preparation techniques and sanitation practices.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions and maintain hygiene.

Responsibilities

• Prepares foods, salads, and desserts; cooks or bakes a variety of items.
• Cleans and prepares foods using knives, slicers and peelers and equipment such as ovens and steamers.
• Operates dishwasher; cleans pots, pans, dishes and utensils.
• Removes refuse, sweeps and mops kitchen, dining and storage areas.
• Delivers food carts or trays and loads or unloads as needed.

Skills

Food service operations

Food preparation techniques

Sanitation practices

Basic mathematics

English language proficiency

Job description

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs - Clinton Veterans Home in Colorado is seeking a Food Services Specialist to handle, prepare, cook and serve food for regular and modified diets.

The role includes maintaining clean and sanitary work areas and following diet orders. You will perform tasks such as preparing meals, washing dishes, loading and delivering food trays, and keeping refrigerators and equipment clean.