Clinical Kitchen Cook for Patient Nutrition

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Maywood (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Nutrition and Food Service at a Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Illinois seeks a Cook, WG-6 to prepare nutritious, high-quality meals for Veteran patients. The position emphasizes safety, sanitation, and timely service in a hospital kitchen.

Applicants must show evidence of training or experience sufficient to perform the duties, with qualification decisions guided by the OPM Federal Wage System standards. Closing date is 2026-10-06.

Qualifications

• Evidence of training or experience sufficient to perform the duties of the Cook WG-6.
• Qualifying experience will be evaluated per OPM Federal Wage System Standards.
• Note: the screen-out element determines eligibility before each element review.

Responsibilities

• Prepare nutritious, high-quality meals for Veteran patients.
• Work in a hospital kitchen environment with attention to safety and sanitation.
• Follow recipes, portion controls, and food safety guidelines to ensure timely service.

Job description

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Nutrition and Food Service at a Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Illinois seeks a Cook, WG-6 to prepare nutritious, high-quality meals for Veteran patients. The position emphasizes safety, sanitation, and timely service in a hospital kitchen.

Applicants must show evidence of training or experience sufficient to perform the duties, with qualification decisions guided by the OPM Federal Wage System standards. Closing date is 2026-10-06.