Cook Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration
CookTacoma, WA5 days ago
Responsibilities Major duties and responsibilities include: Weighs, measures, and assembles ingredients for regular and modified diets Cleans and sanitizes work areas, and performs deep cleaning tasks when needed Makes precise measurements and weights in preparing recipes and portioning food Prepares and heats convenience items such as frozen hash browns, fish fillets, and chicken nuggets Uses simple arithmetic, such as multiplying and dividing ingredients in a recipe when preparing food items for the correct serving amounts Performs a full range of simple cooking by preparing and cooking items that require little or no processing Prepares fresh, canned, and frozen vegetables Follow menus, production sheets and recipes to prepare items in the quantity needed Covers, dates, and stores food leftovers according to established local policies/procedures Weighs, measures, and assembles ingredients for regular and modified diets Operates a variety of kitchen equipment Disassembles and reassembles equipment for cleaning Operates industrial dish washing machine Monitors and maintains proper spacing of food products from floor, ceiling, and shelving to ensure adequate air flow and spacing of products for optimal food safety Prepares pureed foods and adjusts consistency with thickeners Washes, peels, and cuts fruits and vegetables Follows appropriate safety procedures in operating a variety of kitchen equipment Follows sanitary food handling procedures Applies knowledge of sanitation principles to safeguard food against spoilage and waste Work Schedule: Various shifts available. The potential eligible are then rated against the remainder of the Job Elements: Dexterity and Safety Interpret Instructions, Specifications (other than blueprint reading) Materials Technical Practices Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment Without more than normal supervision Work Practices Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social).