Posting number: NWLVH-07272026-FSS3
Department: DVA-NW LA Veterans Home
Job classification: FOOD SERVICE SPECIALIST 3
Posting type: Open & Promotional
Categories: Food Services
We’re looking for a COOK (Food service specialist) to join our Dietary team—a proactive, hard-working team, working to ensure that our Veterans' daily nutritional needs are met.
Job Duties:
*Plans and directs the preparation of foods, prepares and serves food as assigned on the daily production schedule. Estimates food needs, calculates and adjusts recipes according to production requirements.
*Studies and learns standardized recipes that coordinate with the menu and therapeutic diets. Assume complete responsibility for serving correct diet to each patient.
*Studies and learns patient eating area assignments and serving procedures.
*Serves as lead worker to food service specialists 1’s & 2’s, student workers, patient workers, and community service workers in food preparation, food service and sanitation.
*Clean cooking utensils. Clean kitchen, dining room and storage areas.
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* Information to support your eligibility for the position must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
Contact Information:
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