Cook

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs operates the Nutrition and Food Service at the VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System in Las Vegas, NV.

The WG-8 Cook is responsible for organizing inventory controls and coordinating food production for lower grade cooks in a production kitchen, and independently prepares nutritious meals for Veterans. Applicants will be evaluated against OPM Federal Wage System standards; this position requires meeting the screen-out element and demonstrating the required

Qualifications

• Meeting the screen-out element and minimum qualification requirements per the on-line questionnaire.
• Evidence of training or experience sufficient to perform the duties must be documented on your resume.

Responsibilities

• Organize and coordinate inventory controls and food production for a production kitchen, ensuring efficiency and accuracy.
• Independently prepare nutritious, high-quality meals for Veterans served by the facility.

Job description

The WG-8 Cook is responsible for organizing and coordinating inventory controls and food production of lower grade cooks in a production kitchen. Independently prepares nutritious, high-quality meals for service to the Veterans. This Cook position is located within the Nutrition and Food Service at the VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System (VASNHS), in Las Vegas, NV.

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.