Cook

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

This vacancy is for a Cook, WG8 position located in a Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Florida. The cook will independently prepare nutritious, high quality meals for veteran patients, following established nutrition and food service guidelines.

Applicants are evaluated based on federal wage system standards and must show evidence of relevant training or experience. Qualified candidates will be assessed for dexterity, safety, instruction interpretation, and equipment handling, with priority

Qualifications

• Evidence of training or experience sufficient to perform the work.
• Qualification will be evaluated against Job Elements and OPM standards.

Responsibilities

• Independently prepare nutritious, high quality meals for Veterans.
• Follow safety, sanitation, and kitchen procedures.
• Operate and maintain kitchen tools and equipment.
• Work with minimal supervision and adhere to work practices.

Skills

Dexterity and Safety

Interpret Instructions

Materials handling

Technical Practices

Use and Maintain Tools

Independence under supervision

Work Practices

Job description

This position is located in the Nutrition and Food Service of a Veteran Affairs Medical Center. Nutrition and Food Services is responsible for providing meals and nutritional care to Veteran patients at the Medical Center. The primary purpose of the Cook, WG8, is to independently prepare nutritious, high quality meals for service to the Veterans.

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

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:

• Dexterity and Safety
• Interpret Instructions, Specifications (other than blueprint reading)
• Materials
• Technical Practices
• 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.