Veterans Hospital Cook — Therapeutic Diet Specialist

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Big Spring (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Big Spring, TX, is seeking a cook to prepare nutritious, high-quality meals for Veterans within the West Texas VA Health Care System.

The role involves working in the Nutrition and Food Service, adhering to menus, production sheets, and safety standards. The position requires experience in hospital or healthcare foodservice, ability to handle hot and heavy equipment, and willingness to work in temperature-extreme kitchen environments.

Qualifications

• Must show evidence of training or experience to perform the duties.
• Qualifications reviewed using OPM Federal Wage System standards.
• Ability to work with knives and operate kitchen equipment safely.

Responsibilities

• Independently prepares and cooks a variety of items incl. regular and therapeutic diets.
• Grills, broils, and assembles sandwiches and desserts.
• Plans cooking processes to produce meals on time and at proper temperature.
• Operates a range of kitchen equipment and maintains sanitary conditions.

Skills

Cooking

Food safety

Sanitation

Patient care

Tools

Commercial kitchen equipment

Job description

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Big Spring, TX, is seeking a cook to prepare nutritious, high-quality meals for Veterans within the West Texas VA Health Care System.

The role involves working in the Nutrition and Food Service, adhering to menus, production sheets, and safety standards. The position requires experience in hospital or healthcare foodservice, ability to handle hot and heavy equipment, and willingness to work in temperature-extreme kitchen environments.