Cook Supervisory

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The US Department of Veterans Affairs, at the Richard L. Roudebush VA Medical Center in Indianapolis, IN, seeks a Food Service Supervisor to plan, direct, and monitor all phases of food production. The role also covers administrative duties in the absence of the Food Service Section Supervisor.

Applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date and will be evaluated using the OPM Federal Wage System standards, including a screen-out element and competency-based ratings.

Qualifications

• Evidence of training or experience sufficient to perform the duties is required and must be described in detail on the resume.
• Qualification will be evaluated by the OPM Federal Wage System standards and the screen-out element.

Responsibilities

• Plan, produce, direct, coordinate and monitor all phases of food production.
• In the absence of the Food Service Section Supervisor, oversee operation of both Food Production/Service areas and related admin duties.

Job description

This position is located within the Nutrition and Food Service (NFS) department at the Richard L. Roudebush VA Medical Center in Indianapolis, IN. The primary purpose of this position is to plan, produce, direct, coordinate and monitor all phases of food production. In the absence of the Food Service Section Supervisor, the employee is responsible for the operation of both the Food Production/Service areas and the administrative duties within those areas.

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)
• Lead or Supervise
• Materials
• Technical Practices
• Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment
• 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.