The primary purpose of the Cook is to prepare nutritious, high quality meals for service to the Veterans. The position has a sequence of steps that require attention to work operations, sanitation and safety; work assignments may require knowledge and judgment. The work of this position is involved in the preparation of regular or special diet foods and meals.
This includes cooking meats, poultry, fish, shellfish, and vegetables and making soups, gravies, sauces, desserts, and other foods.
The duties of the Cook includes but is not limited to: Food Preparation Works independently to prepare and cook a variety of items including regular and therapeutic diet (diabetic, low sodium, low protein, gluten free, etc.) entrees and dessert items. Follows menus, production sheets and recipes to prepare items in the quantity needed. Cooks hot cereals, concentrated or dehydrated soups, sauces, gravies. Washes, peels and cuts fruits and vegetables by hand or machine.
Assembles and mixes salad ingredients and dessert items including gelatin molds and fruit crisps. Plans cooking processes to produce complete meals on time and at the proper temperature which may require coordination of cooking several items with different cooking times. Operates a variety of kitchen equipment: oven, combi oven/steamer, grill, slicer, mixer, steam kettles, blender, food processor, scale; follows safety procedures regarding the operation of equipment.
Food Safety/Sanitation Follows sanitary food handling procedures; covers, labels and dates food items; utilize or discard ingredients by expiration date. Disassembles and assembles component parts and accessories for cleaning. Cleans and sanitizes assigned work areas: worktables, sinks, blast chillers, racks, carts. Cleans ovens, combi oven/steamer, slicer, mixer, steam kettles, grill daily. Collects trash, sorts and prepares items for recycling.
Food Storage Receives, rotates and stores perishable and non-perishable items according to service policies. Removes outdated or damaged goods from stock. Labels all food items with contents and dates per labeling guidelines. Weighs, measures, and assembles ingredients accurately and according to standardized recipes or requisitions. Maintain accurate food inventories.
Provides assistance to supervisor or higher grade worker in ordering food in accordance with daily and weekly menu requirements. Work Schedule: FULL-TIME To-be-determined Position Description Title/PD#: Cook/PD99818S Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): not approved Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized
Henry.Chen1@va.gov · 646-894-1169
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $25.39 – $29.58/hr.
Applications close on 2026-09-09.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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