Lead Cook – Veteran Nutrition Kitchen

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Southeast Louisiana Veterans Health Care System, is seeking a skilled cook to prepare nutritious meals for Veterans.

The role involves supervising lower-grade cooks across one or more work centers in a production kitchen, coordinating multiple stations to deliver meals on schedule. Responsibilities include preparing regular and modified diets, following recipes, and overseeing tray assembly and plating to ensure quality and safety.

Qualifications

• Experience requirements focus on training or evidence of ability to perform duties; length not specified.
• Resume must detail knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the duties.
• Applicants evaluated per federal wage standards with a screen-out element.
• Credit for volunteer or unpaid experience is allowed.

Responsibilities

• Prepare all types of food for regular and modified diets and portion to specification.
• Coordinate cooking of items prepared by other cooks at one or more work centers.
• Prepare menu items using several cooking methods and recipes requiring multiple steps.
• Prepare vegetables, fruits, meats, and seafood for service; ensure proper temperatures and presentation.
• Assist with tray assembly, dishwashing procedures, and quality control within safety standards.

Skills

Dexterity

Safety

Instruction interpretation

Materials handling

Tools & equipment

Work practices

Job description

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Southeast Louisiana Veterans Health Care System, is seeking a skilled cook to prepare nutritious meals for Veterans.

The role involves supervising lower-grade cooks across one or more work centers in a production kitchen, coordinating multiple stations to deliver meals on schedule. Responsibilities include preparing regular and modified diets, following recipes, and overseeing tray assembly and plating to ensure quality and safety.