This position is located in the Nutrition and Food Service Line, at the Veteran Affairs Medical Center in Manchester New Hampshire. The employee is responsible for providing meals and nutritional care to Veteran patients at the Medical Center. The primary purpose of the Cook, WG-06, is to independently 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.
The primary purpose of the Cook, WG-06, 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 involves 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 include but are not limited to: 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.
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. Covers, dates, and stores leftovers according to established local policies/procedures. 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.
Follows sanitary food handling procedures; covers, labels and dates food items; utilize or discard ingredients by expiration date. Performs deep cleaning tasks such as cleaning walk-in refrigerators and freezers. May operate powered floor cleaning or steam equipment for deep cleaning. Cleans ovens, combi oven/steamer, slicer, mixer, steam kettles, grill daily. Receives, rotates and stores perishable and non-perishable items according to service policies.
Removes outdated or damaged goods from stock. Monitor and maintain proper spacing of food products from floor, ceiling and shelving to ensure adequate air flow and spacing of products for optimal food safety. Provides assistance to supervisor or higher grade worker in ordering food in accordance with daily and weekly menu requirements.
Work Schedule: 40 Hours a Week, Monday - Sunday, Various Tours, Nights, Weekends / Holidays, EST Position Description Title/PD#: Cook/PD99818S Notifications: This position is in the Competitive Service. Competitive Service: "The first year of Service of an employee who is given a career or career conditional appointment in the competitive service under the Civil Service Regulations is a probationary period unless specifically exempted by the appointing authority".
Current and former Federal employees must submit copies of their most recent SF-50, (Notice of Personnel Action). The SF-50 must identify the position title, series, grade, step, tenure and type of service (Competitive or Excepted). In some cases, more than one SF-50 may be required to show a higher grade previously held. Veterans' Preference: Veterans' Preference rules do not apply, qualified Veterans will, however, be given full consideration for this position.
This position is covered by locality-based comparability pay.
Francis.Silvia@va.gov · 401-436-2516
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $28.61 – $33.38/hr.
Applications close on 2026-11-03.
This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government · Retrieved 2026-10-29 · Not affiliated with or endorsed by OPM or USAJOBS.gov
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