VCS Cook- Martinez CA

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Martinez (CA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Veterans Canteen Service (VCS) at the Martinez, CA VA Medical Center Canteen is hiring a Cook to support daily meal service for Veterans and their families. You will follow recipes, prepare meals, maintain cleanliness, and ensure safety standards in a fast-paced environment.

A minimum of one year of cooking and food safety experience is required; ServSafe certification is preferred. The role requires stamina, the ability to stand for long periods, and lifting up to 40 pounds.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of cooking experience.
• Knowledge of measurements and ability to scale recipes.
• Excellent customer service skills.

Skills

Cook

Food safety

Customer service

Job description

Are you seeking a better work-life balance? Join an exceptional organization that prioritizes Veterans for an outstanding career! With over 78 years of serving our nation's Veterans, the Veterans Canteen Service (VCS) is currently seeking a dynamic Cook for our Martinez, CA VA Medical Center Canteen. Join our fast-paced environment if you have a passion for our Veterans and their families, along with prior multi-unit experience.

• A current, valid REAL ID is required to work at Veterans Canteen Service.
• ?A minimum of one (1) year of experience in cooking and food safety.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Knowledge of measurements and ability to multiply or divide recipes to meet daily needs.
• Requires constant standing, walking, and frequent bending.
• Must be able to lift or move objects weighing up to 40 pounds without assistance.
• ServSafe Food Handler certification is preferred.