Cook

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Chelsea (ME); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

This Cook position is in the Nutrition and Food Service at the VA Maine Healthcare System located in Augusta, ME. This is full-time at 40 hours per week.

Applicants will be evaluated under the Federal Wage System standards; the closing date for this announcement is 10/29/2026. A screen-out element determines eligibility, followed by evaluation of the remaining Job Elements including instruction interpretation, dexterity and safety, materials, and use of tools and equipment.

Job description

This Cook position is in the Nutrition and Food Service at the VA Maine Healthcare System located in Augusta, ME. This is full-time at 40 hours per week.

To qualify for this position,

applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement 10/29/2026.

EXPERIENCE:

A specific length of training and experience is not required, but you must show evidence of training or experience of sufficient scope and quality of your ability to do the work of this position. Evidence which demonstrates you possess the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the duties of this position must be supported by detailed descriptions of such on your resume. Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Federal Wage System Qualification Standards.

SCREEN-OUT ELEMENT:

Your qualifications will first be evaluated against the prescribed screen out element, which usually appears as question 1 in the on-line questionnaire. Those applicants who appear to possess at least the minimal acceptable qualification requirement are considered for further rating; those who do not are rated ineligible and are eliminated. The potential eligibles are then rated against the remainder of the Job Elements:

• Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (Other Than Blueprint Reading)
• Dexterity and Safety
• Materials
• Technical Practices (Theoretical, Precise, Artistic)
• Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment
• Without more than normal supervision
• Work Practices

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Note:

A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment.