Cook

Veterans Health Administration; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Veterans Health Administration in the Southeast Louisiana Veterans Health Care System seeks a Cook to prepare nutritious, high quality meals for Veterans in a hospital setting. The role requires standing, walking, bending, and lifting up to 40 lbs, with exposure to kitchen hazards and hot/cold environments.

Applicants operate heavy equipment and knives safely, follow sanitation protocols, and wear proper protective gear. This position is listed under the Department of Veterans Affairs.

Responsibilities

• Prepare nutritious, high quality meals for service to Veterans.
• Operate kitchen equipment safely and efficiently.

Job description

• Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

This position is located in the Nutrition and Food Service at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Southeast Louisiana Veterans Health Care System. The person in this position prepares nutritious, high quality meals for service to the Veterans.

Key Responsibilities

Position Description Title/PD#: Cook/PD99819S 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. Working Conditions: Performs work in areas of temperature extremes. Work is carried out in kitchen/dish room areas that are often hot, uncomfortable, and noisy. Environment includes exposure to extreme cold while working in walk-in refrigerators and freezers for extended periods of time to complete duties. Works with other cooks, food service workers, and supervisors.

Exposed to stems, cooking odors, and noise from equipment and conversation. Subject to hazards of cuts, bruises, strains, burns and falls in kitchen equipment. Strong cleaning and sanitizing solutions may be skin and respiratory irritants. Performs work in patient care settings where there may be exposure to contagious disease. May have contact with patients who demonstrate verbally and/or physically aggressive behavior.

Required to wear proper hair covering and clean uniform. Wear disposable gloves when handling food for service, and proper protective equipment when completing cleaning activities.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $22.38 – $26.11/hr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-05.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.