Total 21 F&B / Tourism / Hospitality job vacancies in Fort Riley, Kansas

• Applies knowledge and skill to assist in planning and implementing a comprehensive food service program that follows the policies and procedures of the USDA Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP).
• Performs a variety of food preparation and cooking tasks such as cleaning, paring, peeling, slicing, dicing; grilling, frying, baking broiling, pouring liquids and mixing ingredients.
• Prepares and cooks a variety of more complicated/time consuming foods such as meats poultry, seafood, vegetables, stews, casseroles, gravies, sauces, and baked goods following standard recipes.
• Works with Food and Nutrition Specialists to prepare menus and submit food orders and purchase requests.
• Assist with "on the job training" of other kitchen staff members and serves as consultant to youth cooking clubs/health and fitness programs as required, and follows risk management procedures.

Robert J Dole VAMC is committed to Diversity and Inclusion. Together, we strive to create and maintain a working and learning environment that promotes professional growth and teamwork. We offer an inclusive, equitable, and welcoming environment where we celebrate our individual differences and unite as a team toward a common goal of providing outstanding service to our Nation's Veterans.

The person in this position organizes and coordinates the work of lower grade cooks at one or more work centers in a production kitchen in order to accomplish a variety of quantity cooking operations.

Major duties and responsibilities include:

• Independently prepares all types of food for regular and modified diets
• Prepares, cooks, seasons, and portions food for all meals so that the completed food products are ready at the appropriate temperature and time and are visually appealing to customers
• Prepares menu items using special or difficult recipes that require numerous interrelated steps, many ingredients, and lengthy preparation time
• Calculates and determines serving portions from quantities of food issued to include meats, poultry, seafood, vegetables, fruits, sauces, and gravies for regular and modified diets
• Coordinates the cooking of items prepared by other cooks at one or more work centers
• Grills eggs, meat patties, pancakes, French toast; broils meats; makes cold sandwich fillings and assembles a variety of sandwiches
• Uses a variety of methods to prepare meats, fish, and poultry including broiling, roasting, baking, frying, boiling, steaming, stewing, braising, and grilling
• Slices meat items by hand, confirming to specific size requirements or weight specifications
• Prepares fresh, canned, and frozen vegetables; bakes frozen potatoes, pre-made cookie dough, and muffin batters
• Prepares and heats convenience items, and prepares pureed foods and adjusts consistency with thickeners
• Washes, peels, and cuts fruits and vegetables; assembles and mixes salad ingredients and dessert items, including gelatin molds and fruit crisps
• Makes a variety of desserts such as cobblers, brownies, cookies, and pastries
• Tests and evaluates new food products
• Develops and modifies standardized recipes
• Advises lower grade food service workers and cooks on tray assembly issues, dishwashing procedures, and quality control issues, such as plating techniques, tray arrangements, and practices to maintain temperatures

Collects sales slips, total sales on cash register, accepts payment from patrons and makes change as necessary. Maintains related cash records. Keeps work area clean and orderly. Sets up food· service counters and steam tables with hot and cold foods and beverages. Prepares coffee and hot water for tea, fills beverage dispensers with juices and soft drinks. Sets tables, seats guests, records guests' selections and turns in orders to the kitchen: Serves food, alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages. Presents bill and receives payment. Cleans tables and immediate area. Prepares fruits and vegetables for cooking and serving. Makes a variety of fruit and vegetable salads. Portions out food, cleans and prepares· meats and seafood for cooking. Checks food during cooking to prevent overcooking. Prepares sandwiches and box lunches. Washes dishes, pots and pans. Empties trash and cleans and sanitizes containers. Unloads trucks and places contents in proper storage and use areas, brings supplies to work areas. Clean floors, walls and windows in kitchen, dining and storage areas. Performs other related duties as assigned.

If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12605271

• Works under the written and verbal direction of the supervisor, who provides guidance on scope of work, and application/interpretation of procedures and regulations.
• Serves as a Cook in a Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) cafeteria IAW all applicable regulations and standards.
• Applies knowledge and skill to assist in planning and implementing a comprehensive food service program that follows the policies and procedures of the USDA Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP).
• Follows standard recipes and menus IAW USDA CACFP and Army policies (i.e., portion sizes, meal patterns, and "seconds" requirements)
• Performs a variety of food preparation and cooking tasks such as cleaning, paring, peeling, slicing, dicing; grilling, frying, baking broiling, pouring liquids and mixing ingredients.
• Prepares and cooks a variety of more complicated/time consuming foods such as meats poultry, seafood, vegetables, stews, casseroles, gravies, sauces, and baked goods following standard recipes.
• Make a variety of sandwiches, salads and salad dressings. Prepares a variety of foods and desserts according to menu requirements.
• Adjusts recipes for larger or smaller quantities, and slices meat by hand and by mechanical means, to specific requirements.
• Follows health and safety precautions to ensure safe preparation and storage of food items and monitors and maintains appropriate temperature of all food items throughout preparation and service.
• Operates kitchen equipment designed to mix and cook food items. Uses, cleans and maintains power kitchen equipment, and keeps cooking utensils cleaned and ready for use.
• Scrubs and cleans heavier pot and pans. Stacks and stores dishes. Keeps working area clean in accordance with standard sanitation requirements.
• Apportions food into serving containers, and determines proper amounts of food to be delivered IAW portion size and "second helping" requirements
• Meets with supervisor/staff to coordinate feeding plans and allergies/substitutions when required.
• Works with Food and Nutrition Specialists to prepare menus and submit food orders and purchase requests.
• Coordinates the loading/unloading of foods/supplies, and keeps all records on food used, portions prepared, meals served, and inventory.
• Assist with "on the job training" of other kitchen staff members. Performs other duties as assigned.

• Performs a full range of simple cooking by preparing and cooking items that require little or no processing, such as pancakes, sausage, eggs, hamburgers, and fresh or canned vegetables.
• Prepares food by peeling, chopping, grinding, paring, cutting, slicing, dicing, pureeing, dredging, flouring, or breading. Weighs, measures, and assembles ingredients for regular and modified menu items.
• Operates a variety of kitchen equipment using gas, electricity, steam or microwave heat sources. Disassembles, cleans and assembles component parts and accessories, following safety procedures to avoid personal injury and damage to the equipment.
• Basic knowledge of food preparation methods and procedures. Skill to cook a limited variety of prepared foods or short order foods.
• Assignments are received orally or in writing from the supervisor in the form of cooks worksheet, menus, standardized recipes and meal schedules.
• Work involves continual standing and walking, frequent stooping, reaching, pushing, pulling, and bending.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Primary responsibility is to provide supervision and instruction to 25-30 inmate workers who are assigned the duties of cooks, butchers, bakers, dining and dish workers, vegetable preparation workers, and pot and pan washers.

Provides continual training to the inmate workers in order to update their knowledge in all phases of production, presentation, and sanitation of food items. Oversees the receiving, storing, and issue of all food and non-food items.

Responsible for security operations such as key control, yeast control, knife and blade control, inmate accountability and conducts routine contraband searches throughout the work area.

Along with all other correctional institution employees, incumbent is charged with responsibility for maintaining security of the institution. The staff correctional responsibilities precede all others required by this position and are performed on a regular and recurring basis.

Diversity Statement
VA Eastern Kansas Health Care System (VAEKHCS ) is committed to Diversity and Inclusion. Together, we strive to create and maintain a working and learning environment that promotes professional growth and teamwork. We offer an inclusive, equitable, and welcoming environment where we celebrate our individual differences and unite as a team toward a common goal of providing outstanding service to our Nation's Veterans.

Major duties and responsibilities include (but are not limited to)

- Set up assigned station with the correct supplies and food items
- Serve food cafeteria style by placing uniform portions of food on
customers'/patients'/residents' plates
- Break down and clean the station when assigned
- Set up dining room tables for service, place food and beverages on tables, and
replenish items as necessary
- Return soiled trays and dishes to the dish room
- Deliver meal trays to the patients' bedsides and report the patients' comments and
complaints to the supervisor or dietitian
- Prepare beverages according to the number of servings required
- Prepare fresh fruit/cold salads/dressings/sandwich fillings and cold sandwiches
and simple cold desserts in specified quantities
- Sort, wash, peel and cut cold foods using knives or other equipment
- Provide assistance to cooks in the food preparation area, such as weigh, measure
and assemble ingredients according to standardized recipes
- Prepare uncooked food items, such as sandwich spread and salad dressings
- Operate and break down and clean all equipment assigned to food service and
related areas
- Portion food items into standard serving sizes using the proper utensils and
specified dishware
- Prepare boxed/to go meals
- Select and place correct items on patient trays
- Read and interpret a regular or modified menu, individual diet cards, tray tickets or
patient selections
- Identify obvious discrepancies between the prescribed diets and the food items
designated by the menu
- Decide what food items to serve for the most common diets
- Perform heavy-duty cleaning tasks throughout the food service and related areas
- Separate food waste, trash/recyclables from dishes, glasses and silverware
- Unload food/tray delivery carts
- Store sanitized dishes, glasses and silverware
- Scrape, soak, scour, and scrub cookware and utensils
- Move garbage cans when collecting and transferring trash from the work area to
the disposal area
- Other duties as assigned to meet the needs of the Medical Center

Work Schedule: To be determined by management. Schedule may be between the hours of 05:30-19:00, and includes weekends and holidays
Compressed/Flexible: Not Available
Telework: Not Available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Position Description Title/PD#: Food Service Worker/PD09994A
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Notifications:

• This position is a Bargaining Unit position.

• Plans and manages the day-to-day operation of a food service program where sit-down restaurant dining and catering are a regular, substantial basis of the total food operation.
• Develops daily, catering, and specialty menus and provides forecasts for required tools, equipment, food items, and other supplies.
• Prepares and/or oversees the preparation of menu items which involve standard to moderately complex and innovative cooking methods.
• Conducts regular inspections and evaluations to ensure safety, proper food storage, kitchen sanitation, and overall efficiency of operations.
• Develops operating budget and identifies labor, equipment, and supply cost elements.
• Directs subordinates in all phases of service delivery and provides a full range of supervisory functions to include performance management, training and development, employee recognition, and conflict resolution.

• Interpret and analyze guidelines and regulations.
• Implement guidelines, policies, and regulations to provide personnel support.
• Conduct research and investigations to make judgments and recommendations.
• Foster working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Communicate guidelines and process to plant personnel.
• Draft recommendations, reports, and guidance documents.
• Apply veterinary medical concepts, principles, and practices.
• Perform routine onsite humane handling and good commercial practices.

• Applies knowledge and skill to assist in planning and implementing a comprehensive food service program that follows the policies and procedures of the USDA Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP).
• Performs a variety of food preparation and cooking tasks such as cleaning, paring, peeling, slicing, dicing; grilling, frying, baking broiling, pouring liquids and mixing ingredients.
• Prepares and cooks a variety of more complicated/time consuming foods such as meats poultry, seafood, vegetables, stews, casseroles, gravies, sauces, and baked goods following standard recipes.
• Works with Food and Nutrition Specialists to prepare menus and submit food orders and purchase requests.
• Assist with "on the job training" of other kitchen staff members and serves as consultant to youth cooking clubs/health and fitness programs as required, and follows risk management procedures.

• Applies knowledge and skill to assist in planning and implementing a comprehensive food service program that follows the policies and procedures of the USDA Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP).
• Performs a variety of food preparation and cooking tasks such as cleaning, paring, peeling, slicing, dicing; grilling, frying, baking broiling, pouring liquids and mixing ingredients.
• Prepares and cooks a variety of more complicated/time consuming foods such as meats poultry, seafood, vegetables, stews, casseroles, gravies, sauces, and baked goods following standard recipes.
• Works with Food and Nutrition Specialists to prepare menus and submit food orders and purchase requests.
• Assist with "on the job training" of other kitchen staff members and serves as consultant to youth cooking clubs/health and fitness programs as required, and follows risk management procedures.

• Applies knowledge and skill to assist in planning and implementing a comprehensive food service program that follows the policies and procedures of the USDA Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP).
• Reviews recipes, menus, and worksheets to determine ingredients needed to prepare various menu items for regular or modified diets for children with special needs (i.e., diabetes, allergies, or food sensitivities).
• Accomplishes meal preparation duties using a variety of utensils and equipment, such as knives, mixers, steam kettles, ovens, grills, and other items powered by gas, electricity, or steam.
• Prepares and cooks all types of meats, poultry, seafood, fresh and cooked salads and vegetables, grains, pasta, fruits, sauces, gravies, breads, and desserts.
• Utilizes special and/or complex recipes and various cooking methods such as roasting, broiling, baking, frying, boiling, steaming, or sautéing.

• Responsible for surveillance of the installation food service contract and military food service operations.
• Determine contractor and/or military effectiveness and conformance to contractual and regulatory requirements.
• Review performance of contractor and/or military personnel and address any defects or failures in accordance with special conditions and technical specifications.
• Evaluate quality assurance program effectiveness by reviewing food service technical data.
• Evaluate dining facility operations to include purchase and receipt of rations, inventory control, food preparation, production, serving, sanitation, equipment usage, administration and management, to ensure an acceptable quality level is maintained.

• Make recommendations on personnel actions such as selection of subordinates, performance requirements, promotions, reassignments and / or other status changes of assigned personnel.
• Plan, coordinate and execute work assignments on a daily or project to project basis within the instructions and time limits provided.
• Ensure that arrangements are made for adequate personnel, materials, and equipment at the work site.
• Assign tasks to subordinates and explains work requirements, methods and procedures.
• Assure that equipment and supplies are maintained and used properly

• Plans and manages the day-to-day operation of a food service program where sit-down restaurant dining and catering are a regular, substantial basis of the total food operation.
• Prepares and/or oversees the preparation of menu Items which involve standard to moderately complex and innovative cooking methods.
• Balances nutritional values of menus and ensures the quality of the total food service program. Conducts regular inspections and evaluations to ensure safety, proper food storage, kitchen sanitation, and overall efficiency of operations.
• Develops operating budget and identifies labor, equipment, and supply cost elements. Develops daily, catering, and specialty menus and provides forecasts for required tools, equipment, food Items, and other supplies.
• Directs subordinates in all phases of service delivery and provides a full range of supervisory functions to include performance management, training and development, employee recognition, and conflict resolution. Performs other duties as assigned.