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Job overview
Veterans Health Administration is hiring a VCS - Cook - Tacoma WA. The Veterans Canteen Service seeks candidates who value work‑life balance and want to serve veterans. The role involves preparing and cooking meals, following recipes and safety standards, and maintaining kitchen cleanliness while providing excellent customer service in a federal healthcare setting.
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 preparation and compliance with standards., and Maintain high standards of cleanliness and sanitation in the kitchen..
Successful candidates bring REAL ID, 1 Year Cooking Experience, and Lift Or Move 40 Pounds. Important skills include Food Safety, Customer Service, Measurements, Multiply Or Divide Recipes, Preparing Food Items, and Cooking Food Items.
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Are you looking for a better work-life balance and opportunities to grow? Join an excellent organization that puts Veterans first for a fulfilling career! Since 1946, Veterans Canteen Service (VCS) has delivered the VCS benefits to millions of Veterans enrolled in the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Healthcare system, the largest Healthcare system in the United States. 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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