Hospital Cook: Specialized Diets & Meal Prep

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Gainesville (FL); Vor Ort; USD 32.000 - 37.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The Veterans Health Administration within the Department of Veterans Affairs seeks a Cook for the Nutrition and Food Service at a VA Medical Center in Gainesville. This role serves veteran patients by preparing meals and providing nutritional care in accordance with approved menus and dietary modifications.

Responsibilities include following production sheets, preparing all foods for regular and modified diets, and coordinating with other cooks.

Qualifikationen

• Experience cooking for regular and modified diets.
• Ability to follow menus and recipes precisely.
• Physical ability to stand long hours and lift up to 40 lbs.

Aufgaben

• Independently prepares all types of food for regular and modified diets.
• Prepares, cooks, seasons, and portions food for all meals ensuring proper temperature and appealing presentation.
• Uses special or difficult recipes requiring many steps and long preparation times.
• Follows menus, production sheets and recipes to prepare items in the required quantities.
• Calculates serving portions from quantities of food issued, including meats, seafood, vegetables, fruits, sauces, and gravies.
• Coordinates the cooking of items prepared by other cooks at one or more work centers.
• Prepares complex recipes with multiple steps and lengthy preparation times.

Kenntnisse

Cooking

Food preparation

Jobbeschreibung

The Veterans Health Administration within the Department of Veterans Affairs seeks a Cook for the Nutrition and Food Service at a VA Medical Center in Gainesville. This role serves veteran patients by preparing meals and providing nutritional care in accordance with approved menus and dietary modifications.

Responsibilities include following production sheets, preparing all foods for regular and modified diets, and coordinating with other cooks.