VCS Cook- Orlando FL

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Cook for the Orlando VA Medical Center Canteen. The role emphasizes serving Veterans and their families in a fast-paced environment, with prior multi-unit experience preferred.

The position requires cooking and food safety experience, with emphasis on following recipes, maintaining sanitation, and providing excellent customer service. A Real ID and physical readiness for standing and lifting may apply in compliance with federal requirements.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one 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.
• ServSafe Food Handler certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Carries out a variety of tasks, including preparing and cooking all food items for breakfast and lunch service.
• Accurately read and follow recipes and food labels to ensure preparation and compliance with standards.
• Maintains high standards of cleanliness and sanitation in the kitchen.
• Carries out a variety of cooking tasks, including meal preparation and cooking.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Cooking

Food Safety

Customer Service

Recipe Measurements

Job description

Summary

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 Orlando - FL 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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Duties

• Duties include but are not limited to:
• Carries out a variety of tasks - including preparing and cooking all food items for breakfast and lunch service
• Accurately read and follow recipes and food labels to ensure preparation and compliance with standards
• Maintains high standards of cleanliness and sanitation in the kitchen
• Carries out a variety of cooking tasks - including meal preparation and cooking
• Performs other duties as assigned.