The Long Beach VA Health Care System is recruiting for various Cook positions in the Nutrition & Food Service. The incumbent will prepare nutritious, high quality meals for service to the Veterans. Welcome to VA Long Beach Tibor Rubin - History
Duties may include, but are not limited to: Performs a variety of simple cooking tasks with little processing Performs a variety of simple cooking tasks by preparing and cooking items that require little or no processing Prepares food by washing, peeling, chopping, grinding, cutting, slicing, dicing, pureeing, flouring, breading and paring Readies all fresh fruit and vegetables and combines ingredients according to salad recipes Weighs, measures, and assembles ingredients for recipes.
Prepares all kinds of hot cereals; prepares and cooks frozen convenience, concentrated or dehydrated soups, gravies, and sauces Makes cold salads and sandwich fillings Prepares pureed foods and convenience foods Prepares fresh, cut or frozen vegetables, and simple desserts, including baking cookies from pre-portioned frozen dough Mixes ingredients according to precisely recipes that produce quality products Cooks food according to times and temperatures prescribed in recipes or per manufacturer instructions Operates a variety of kitchen equipment that utilizes gas, steam, electricity or microwave heat sources Seeks guidance from supervisor if prescribed times or temperatures seem inconsistent with specific equipment or otherwise affect the quality Follows established procedures to portion foods for distribution and meal service Prepares garnishes as assigned.
May prepare individual and bulk nourishment and special feedings Ensures lower graded workers use proper procedures when assisting with simple food preparation Covers, dates, and stores food according to established standard operating procedures Dates packages or containers Ensures that foods are stored at the correct temperatures to prevent bacteria growth Follows established food handling procedures, rotates stock to prevent spoilage, ensuring first-in/first-out issue Ensures covered and stored food is easily accessible Work Schedule: Various shifts and tours of duty to include weekends and holidays.
Position Description Title/PD#: Cook/PD99819S Physical Requirements: The Cook requires continual standing and walking, frequent stooping, reaching, pushing, and bending. Repetitive motion for long periods. Frequently lift or move objects and push/pull carts weighing (or requiring the force of) up to 40 pounds unassisted. Regularly lift or move objects over 40 pounds with the assistance of pallet jacks or other workers.
Push heavy carts and trucks during unloading, storing, and delivering food and supplies. To minimize risk of work related injury, the food service worker adheres to safe, ergonomic work practices including bending at knees to lift, pushing (not pulling) carts or other equipment, using appropriate personal protective equipment, and following all established safety standards.
Ross.Rucks@va.gov · 562-540-4595
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $23.89 – $27.86/hr.
This position requires a Other security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-10-16.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
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