DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
Government
AssistantCulinaryManager
“Assistant Culinary Manager at DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS. Skills: Shift leadership, Food safety, Staff supervision. Direct cooks, prep staff, and dietary aides during. Actively taste and check plates for presentation, recipe”
What You'll Achieve.
Ensure on-time meal service; Minimize food waste
Industry & Context.
Conflict resolution
Stand/walk for 8+ hours, Varying temperatures, Lift, push, and pull up to 50 lbs
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Active Certified Dietary Manager (CDM®) or Certified Food Protection Professional (CFPP®) credential (or active enrollment in an ANFP-approved program), Current ServSafe® Food Protection Manager certification, Minimum 2 years of commercial kitchen supervisory experience, Strong communication skills to direct a diverse kitchen crew and interact professionally with nursing staff, veterans, and families
Nice to Have
High-volume restaurant shift management or healthcare/LTC experience
What You'll Do.
and dietary aides during
Actively taste and check plates for presentation
Directly supervise the preparation of texture-modified diets (IDDSI)
Enforce master cleaning schedules across the kitchen
Provide hands-on training to staff regarding culinary skills
Coordinate directly with nursing staff during meals to
Act as the first point of contact on
and USDVA standards daily
Maintain accurate HACCP
Manage shift timing so no more than 14
Supervise product receiving
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Coordinate with nursing staff; Interact with veterans and families
Communication Scope
Direct kitchen crew
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