Cook

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Cook for the Nutrition and Food Service at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in San Antonio. The position entails preparing meals for Veterans, ensuring high quality and nutrition, while adhering to safety and cleanliness protocols in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in food preparation or cooking.
• Strong work ethic and ability to follow instructions.
• Ability to work in temperature extremes.

Responsibilities

• Prepare nutritious, high-quality meals for service to Veterans.
• Deliver food to off-site residential program using a duty vehicle.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety in kitchen environment.

Skills

Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision

Work Practices

Ability to Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment

Knowledge of Materials

Education

U.S. citizenship

Current state issued driver's license

Job description

This position is located in the Nutrition and Food Service at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in San Antonio, Texas. The Cook prepares nutritious, high-quality meals for service to the Veterans.

Duties

Major duties and responsibilities include:

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this job
• Subject to a background/suitability investigation
• Designated and/or random drug testing may be required
• May serve a probationary period
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
• A complete application package; Resume, Transcripts, etc.
• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process

Qualifications

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.

DRIVER'S LICENSE: The WG-04 Cook is responsible for delivering food to an off-site residential program using a duty vehicle. A current, state issued driver's license is required for this position. Note: We cannot accept photographs, therefore do not submit a copy of your license with your application package. If an interview is requested, you will be required to provide a copy of your current, valid state issued driver's license.

SCREEN-OUT ELEMENT: Your qualifications will first be evaluated against the prescribed screen out element, which usually appears as question 1 in the online 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 Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision (Screen-out Element)
• Work Practices (including keeping things neat, clean, and in order)
• Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic)
• Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (other than blueprints)
• Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment
• Knowledge of Materials
• Dexterity and Safety

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.

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.