DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

Government

AssistantCulinaryManager

$41–41k Norman, Oklahoma, United States FULL TIME
The Brief

“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.

Government
Problems you'll solve

Conflict resolution

Eligibility Requirements

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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