VCS - Cook - Tuscaloosa AL

Veterans Health Administration

Tuscaloosa, ALFull-time$19.8/hrPosted 1w ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$19.8/hr
Location
Tuscaloosa, AL
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Job overview

Veterans Health Administration is hiring a VCS - Cook - Tuscaloosa AL. The organization seeks a Cook who values work‑life balance and is passionate about serving Veterans and their families, bringing prior multi‑unit experience to a fast‑paced VA Medical Center Canteen environment.

Key focus areas include Prepare and cook all food items for breakfast and lunch service, Accurately read and follow recipes and food labels to ensure compliance with standards, and Maintain high standards of cleanliness and sanitation in the kitchen.

Important skills include Customer Service, Measurements Knowledge, Recipe Multiplication, Cooking, and Food Safety Knowledge.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Customer ServiceMeasurements KnowledgeRecipe MultiplicationCookingFood Safety Knowledge

Qualifications

Real ID1+ Years Cooking ExperienceServSafe Food Handler CertificationAbility to Lift 40 PoundsSelective Service RegistrationBackground Security InvestigationAbility to Stand Walk Bend Frequently

Full 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 Tuscaloosa, AL 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. 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. Conditions of Employment As a Condition of Employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: - Your performance and conduct - The needs and interests of the agency - Whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government - Whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service Upon completion of your trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. Additional Conditions of Employment include: -Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. -Subject to background/security investigation.

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