Cook 1 - Iowa Veterans Home

State of Iowa • Marshalltown - 50158 - Marshall County, IA

20h • Onsite

About The Position

The Iowa Veterans Home is now accepting applications to fill a Cook 1 position. This position will serve as the backup to the Cook 2. The successful candidate will cut, chop, dice and prepare food in advance to accommodate upcoming menu items. Modify IDDSI food items using Volume Technique method for accurate portioning and follow temperature reheating requirements. Document food temperatures and use IDDSI audit tools to meet safety standards. Work in other food service areas throughout the department.

Requirements

• Experience equal to one year of full-time quantity food production in a commercial, military, hospital, or institutional setting; OR successful completion of a military, vocational, or community college program in commercial cooking; OR employees with current continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes experience equal to six months of full-time work as a Food Service Worker.

Responsibilities

• Cut, chop, dice and prepare food in advance to accommodate upcoming menu items.
• Modify IDDSI food items using Volume Technique method for accurate portioning and follow temperature reheating requirements.
• Document food temperatures and use IDDSI audit tools to meet safety standards.
• Work in other food service areas throughout the department.

Benefits

• Paid time off (sick leave and vacation) plus nine paid holidays per year
• Medical and Dental Insurance
• Optional flexible spending accounts for health and dental expenses, and dependent care
• $20,000 basic life insurance at no cost
• Exceptional retirement package: IPERS (Iowa Public Employee Retirement System)
• Optional 401(a) Plan with employee contribution
• Lactation rooms throughout our campus
• Wellness Program: Onsite fitness center available to staff 24/7 for only $36 per year

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed