The Veterans Home at Holyoke is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented individual to join our Dietary Department. The ideal candidate is enthusiastic and passionate about building meaningful relationships and can provide outstanding service to our Veteran resident and staff populations. The individual holding this position will work in our Canteen and will prepare and serve various food items to our veterans, staff and visitors.

Schedule is 2:00pm-6:00pm 5 days per week with alternating weekend schedule. Please note this is 24 hour/7 days a week long-term care facility and as a result, the Veterans Home at Holyoke may require this individual to be present during nontraditional hours when circumstances dictate the operational need

DETAILED STATEMENT OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Brews coffee, prepares soup of the day, prepares salads, and a variety of sandwiches to satisfy customer demands.

2. Operates grill microwave and soft serve machine.

3. Cleans Canteen area and sanitizes equipment as necessary.

4. Performs cash reconciliation of Canteen and lottery registers.

5. Communicates with vendors, maintains an adequate inventory and orders merchandise and supplies as needed.

6. Maintains accurate accounting for all sales daily utilizing cash register.

7. Temps all prepared foods and records temperatures on logs

8. Records refrigerator and freezer temperatures on logs.

9. Enters work orders in CAMIS to report any equipment malfunction.

10. Able to deal tactfully with coworkers, Veterans and other customers.

11. Performs related duties as assigned by supervisor.

12. Other duties as required.

COVID Vaccine: As a condition of employment, depending on job assignment and location, employees may be required to have received COVID-19 vaccination and/or other vaccinations, or to have been approved for a vaccination exemption prior to their start date. Details relating to demonstrating compliance with this requirement will be provided to applicants selected for employment.

Pre-Offer Process:

For BU and MI-MIV

A criminal background check will be completed on the recommended candidate as required by the regulations set forth by the Executive Office of Health and Human Services prior to the candidate being hired. For more information, please visit http://www.mass.gov/hhs/cori

Education, licensure and certifications will be verified in accordance with the Human Resources Division's Hiring Guidelines.

Education and license/certification information provided by the selected candidate(s) is subject to the Massachusetts Public Records Law and may be published on the Commonwealth's website.

Qualifications

First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days.

Minimum Entrance Requirements: None Special Requirements: None

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED AT HIRE:

Knowledge of the materials, methods and equipment used in handling, preparing and cooking food.

Considerable knowledge of the sanitary standards and safety precautions applicable to kitchens.

Ability to prepare and serve food.

Ability to follow instructions.

Ability to operate a cash register and handle money

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :

1. ServSafe certificate is preferred.

QUALIFICATIONS ACQUIRED ON THE JOB :

1. Knowledge of the materials, methods and equipment used in the Canteen.

2. Ability to operate the lottery machine.

3. Ability to operate the soft serve machine

Comprehensive Benefits

When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future.

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An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.