Veterans Nutrition Cook — Safe, High-Quality Meals

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

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs at Phoenix VAMC is seeking a Cook (WG-4) to prepare nutritious, high-quality meals for Veterans. The role requires attention to sanitation, safety, and recipes, with knowledge of proper food handling and portioning practices.

The position involves standing for extended periods, operating a range of kitchen equipment, and following menus and production sheets to meet daily meal needs for various diets.

Qualifications

• Evidence of training or experience in food service.
• Must meet OPM Wage System qualification standards.
• Achieves ServSafe certification and applies food safety knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Performs a full range of simple cooking as per menus, production sheets and recipes.
• Prepares hot cereals, soups, sauces and gravies; grills eggs, burgers and meats.
• Prepare and assemble vegetables, salads and desserts; portion items for standard diets.
• Operates kitchen equipment and follows safety procedures to ensure food safety and sanitation.
• Cleans and sanitizes work areas and equipment; maintains proper food storage and labeling.
• Monitors inventory, rotates stock, and discards outdated items per local policy.

Tools

Oven

Combi oven/steamer

Grill

Slicer

Mixer

Steam kettles

Blender

Food processor

Scale

Dish machine

Job description

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs at Phoenix VAMC is seeking a Cook (WG-4) to prepare nutritious, high-quality meals for Veterans. The role requires attention to sanitation, safety, and recipes, with knowledge of proper food handling and portioning practices.

The position involves standing for extended periods, operating a range of kitchen equipment, and following menus and production sheets to meet daily meal needs for various diets.