Kitchen Cook – Therapeutic Diets for Veterans

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Brockton (MA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

VA Boston Healthcare System is seeking a full-time Cook to join the Nutrition and Food Service teams at the Brockton and West Roxbury Massachusetts campuses. The role involves preparing and cooking meals for veteran patients, following dietary requirements and menus, and maintaining clean, safe kitchens with standard sanitation practices.

Responsibilities include handling regular and therapeutic diets (diabetic, low sodium, gluten-free, etc.), operating kitchen equipment, and contributing to

Qualifications

• Qualification information references training or experience sufficient to perform the duties. Applicants will be evaluated per the OPM Federal Wage System standards.
• No specific degree or certificate is required beyond demonstrated ability to perform the duties.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality meals and nutritional care to Veteran patients.
• Prepare ingredients for regular and modified diets.
• Clean and sanitize work areas and equipment.
• Prepare and cook a variety of items including therapeutic diets (diabetic, low sodium, low protein, gluten-free).
• Follow menus, production sheets, and recipes to prepare items in quantity.
• Operate kitchen equipment and maintain sanitation standards.

Job description

VA Boston Healthcare System is seeking a full-time Cook to join the Nutrition and Food Service teams at the Brockton and West Roxbury Massachusetts campuses. The role involves preparing and cooking meals for veteran patients, following dietary requirements and menus, and maintaining clean, safe kitchens with standard sanitation practices.

Responsibilities include handling regular and therapeutic diets (diabetic, low sodium, gluten-free, etc.), operating kitchen equipment, and contributing to