Cook Supervisor

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Town of Canandaigua (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs’ VA Medical Center in Canandaigua, NY is seeking a Cook Supervisor to plan, direct and coordinate all phases of food production in the Nutrition and Food Service. You will oversee cooks, manage labor and supplies, and ensure Veteran-centered meals meet standards.

Responsibilities include scheduling, training, budgeting, and collaboration with related departments. This full-time role requires strong leadership and adherence to policies for safe, efficient

Job description

• Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

This position is located in the Nutrition and Food Service at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Canandaigua, NY. The primary purpose of this position is to plan, produce, direct, coordinate and monitor all phases of food production.

Key Responsibilities

Major duties and responsibilities include: Coordinates/directs the operation of the Food Service/Production areas using standards, procedures, diet manuals, modified menus and production sheets to guide the work. Establishes deadlines, priorities, and work sequences based on general work schedules, methods, and policies set by higher level supervisors. Coordinates work with supporting or related work functions controlled by other supervisors.

Uses resources to operate within a planned financial budget. Shares in the managerial responsibility for the proper supervision of labor, allocation of subsistence and supplies, and all other resources required to accomplish quality Veteran centered meal services. Participates in meetings and discussions regarding initial planning of current and future work schedules, budget requests, staffing needs, estimates, and recommendations as to scheduling projected work.

Prepares performance requirements and work schedules in accordance with established policies and procedures. Provides technical direction and training when scheduling work operations with complex work steps and processes. Investigates work-related issues such as excessive costs or low productivity and determines causes. Performs as first-level supervisor over Cooks WG-7404-04 and WG-7404-06. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements & Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

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 $32.72 – $38.16/hr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-29.

Who is eligible to apply?

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

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