This position is located within the Nutrition and Food Service Department at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Atlanta, GA. They are responsible for the preparation of nutritious, high-quality meals to support the health and well-being of the Veterans we serve.
Major duties and responsibilities include: Prepares and cooks meals that require little or no processing, such as hot cereals, concentrated or dehydrated soups, sauces, and gravies Follows menus, production sheets, and recipes to proper items in the quantity needed Grills eggs, meat patties, pancakes, French toast; broils meats; makes cold sandwich fillings and assembles a variety of sandwiches Prepares fresh, canned, and frozen vegetables; bakes frozen potatoes, pre-made cookie dough, and muffin batters Prepares and heats convenience items such as frozen hash browns, fish fillets, and chicken nuggets; Prepares purred foods and adjusts consistency with thickeners Washes, peels, and cuts fruits and vegetables; assembles and mixes salad ingredients and dessert items, including gelatin molds and fruit crisps Weighs, measures, and assembles ingredients for regular and modified diets Operates a variety of kitchen equipment and follows appropriate safety procedures Follows sanitary food handling procedures Disassembles and reassembles equipment for cleaning Cleans and sanitizes work areas, and performs deep cleaning tasks when needed Operates dish machine Performs other related duties Work Schedule: Sunday - Saturday, 7:00am - 3:30pm.
Rotating 6 week schedule. Schedule includes holidays. Schedule subject to change depending on agency needs. Position Description Title/PD#: Cook/PD08004A Physical Requirements: Subject to continuous standing, walking, frequent bending, reaching, pushing,and pulling. Lifts or moves objects weighing up to 40 lbs. unassisted and occasionally lifts or moves objects weighing more than 40 lbs. with assistance of a lifting device or other workers.
Manipulates cumbersome, heavy objects, such as washing stainless steel mixing bowls, pushing heavy carts on casters or operating heavy equipment. Possesses manual dexterity to operate equipment and to handle sharp knives and blades safely. Utilizes eye-hand coordination and the ability to concentrate and react quickly to serve food and operating equipment.
tamika.johnson1@va.gov · 334-272-4670 X34015
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $21.83 – $25.44/hr.
This position requires a Other security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-11-06.
This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government · Retrieved 2026-10-26 · Not affiliated with or endorsed by OPM or USAJOBS.gov
Apply on official site →