Cook

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Marshall Corner (MA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking Cook positions in the Nutrition and Food Service at VA Boston Healthcare System, located at the Brockton and West Roxbury Massachusetts campuses. These roles are full time at 40 hours per week.

Qualified applicants will be evaluated against the OPM Federal Wage System standards, with emphasis on training and experience related to food service, dexterity with kitchen tools, and ability to follow instructions and safety procedures.

Qualifications

• Must show evidence of training or experience sufficient to perform the work.
• Evidence demonstrated on your resume.
• Applicants will be rated under the OPM Federal Wage System Qualification Standards.

Job description

These Cook positions are in the Nutrition and Food Service at VA Boston Healthcare System located at the Brockton and West Roxbury Massachusetts campuses. These positions are full time at 40 hours per week.

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.

Physical Requirements

Subject to continuous standing, walking, frequent bending, reaching, pushing, and pulling. Lifts or moves objects weighing up to 40 lbs. unassisted. Manipulates cumbersome and heavy objects, such as washing stainless steel mixing bowls, pushing heavy carts on caster, or operating heavy equipment. Manual dexterity needed to safely operate equipment and to handle sharp knives and blades. Hand-eye coordination and ability to concentrate and react quickly to serve food and operate equipment.