Lead Cook - Specialized Diets & Team Lead

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs at the Amarillo VA Medical Center, Nutrition and Food Service, seeks a Cook to prepare nutritious meals for Veterans. You will lead and coordinate lower grade cooks across one or more work centers to accomplish quantity cooking operations.

The role involves preparing meals for regular and modified diets, supervising food service staff, and ensuring meals meet safety and quality standards. Work schedules include early mornings with rotating shifts.

Qualifications

• Experience or training demonstrating ability to perform the duties of this position.
• Applicants will be evaluated using OPM Federal Wage System standards.

Responsibilities

• Independently prepares all types of food for regular and modified diets.
• Prepares, cooks, seasons, and portions food for all meals to be ready at the correct temperature and time.
• Coordinates the cooking of items prepared by other cooks at one or more work centers.
• Uses various cooking methods (broiling, roasting, baking, frying, boiling, steaming, stewing, braising, grilling) to prepare meats, fish, poultry, vegetables, and desserts.

Job description

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs at the Amarillo VA Medical Center, Nutrition and Food Service, seeks a Cook to prepare nutritious meals for Veterans. You will lead and coordinate lower grade cooks across one or more work centers to accomplish quantity cooking operations.

The role involves preparing meals for regular and modified diets, supervising food service staff, and ensuring meals meet safety and quality standards. Work schedules include early mornings with rotating shifts.