This position is located in the Nutrition and Food Service of a Veteran Affairs Community Living Center. The position is involved in the preparation of regular or special diet foods and meals including cooking meats, poultry, fish, shellfish, vegetables; and making soups, gravies, sauces, desserts, and other foods. The cook organizes and coordinates the work of lower grade cooks at one or more work centers in a production kitchen in order to accomplish a variety of quantity cooking operations.

Duties

This position is located in the Nutrition and Food Service at the Trinka Davis Veterans Village, located in Carrollton GA. The main duties consists of, but not limited to: Weighs, measures and assembles ingredients for regular and modified diets Cleans and sanitizes work areas, and performs deep cleaning tasks when needed Makes precise measurements and weights in preparing recipes and portioning food Prepares and heats convenience items such as frozen hash browns, fish fillets and chicken nuggets Uses simple arithmetic, such as multiplying and dividing ingredients in a recipe when preparing food items for the correct serving amount Performs a full range of simple cooking by preparing and cooking items that require little or no processing Prepares fresh, canned and frozen vegetables Follow menus, production sheets and recipes to prepare items in the quantity needed Covers, dates, and stores food leftovers according to established local policies and procedures Weighs, measures and assembles ingredients for regular and modified diets Operates a variety of kitchen equipment Disassembles and reassembles equipment for cleaning Operates industrial dish washing machine Monitors and maintains proper spacing of food products from floor, ceiling, and shelving to ensure adequate air flow and spacing of products for optimal food safety Prepares pureed foods and adjusts consistency with thickeners Washes, peels and cuts fruits and vegetables Follows appropriate safety procedures in operating a variety of kitchen equipment Follows sanitary food handling procedures Applies knowledge of sanitation principles to safeguard food against spoilage and waste Makes a variety of desserts such as cobblers, brownies, cookies, and pastries Advises lower grade food service workers and cooks on tray assembly issues, dishwashing procedures, and quality control issues, such as plating techniques, tray arrangements, and practices to maintain temperatures and safety of food Work Schedule: Rotating shifts 6:00am-6:30pm, 10:00am-6:30pm or 6:30am-2:30pm; Holidays & Weekends Position Description Title/PD#: Cook/PD03839A Physical Requirements: Is 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 operate equipment. Working Conditions: Performs work in areas of extremes of temperature, such as walk-in refrigeration or freezing units. Work is carried out in kitchen/dish room areas that are often hot, uncomfortable and noisy. Environment includes exposure to extreme cold while working in walk-in refrigerators and freezers for extended periods of time to complete duties. Works with other cooks, food service workers and supervisors. Is exposed to steam, cooking odors, and noise from equipment and conversation. Is subject to hazards of cuts, bruises, strains, burns and falls in kitchen environment. Uses strong cleaning and sanitizing solutions which may frequently be skin and respiratory irritants. Performs work in patient care settings where there may be exposure to contagious disease. May have contact with patients who demonstrate verbally and /or physical aggressive behavior. Required to wear proper hair covering and clean uniform. Wear disposable gloves when handling food for service and proper protective equipment when completing cleaning activities.

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this job
• Subject to a background/suitability investigation
• May serve a probationary period
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
• A complete application package; Resume, Transcripts, etc.
• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement. EXPERIENCE: A specific length of training and experience is not required, but you must show evidence of training or experience of sufficient scope and quality of your ability to do the work of this position. Evidence which demonstrates you possess the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the duties of this position must be supported by detailed descriptions of such on your resume. Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Federal Wage System Qualification Standards. SCREEN-OUT ELEMENT: Your qualifications will first be evaluated against the prescribed screen out element, which usually appears as question 1 in the on-line questionnaire. Those applicants who appear to possess at least the minimal acceptable qualification requirement are considered for further rating; those who do not are rated ineligible and are eliminated. The potential eligibles are then rated against the remainder of the Job Elements: Dexterity and SafetyInterpret Instructions, Specifications (other than blueprint reading)MaterialsTechnical PracticesUse and Maintain Tools and EquipmentWithout more than normal supervisionWork Practices Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Note: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address Atlanta VA Medical Center 1670 Clairmont Road Decatur, GA 30033 US
• Name: VHA National Recruitment Center
• Phone: (844)456-5208
• Email: [email protected]