Cook
Company: Veterans Health Administration
Location: Washington
Posted on: August 7, 2022
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Job Description:
SummaryThis position is located in the Nutrition and Food
Service at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Washington D.C.
VA Medical Center. The person in this position prepares nutritious,
high qualify meals for service to the Veterans. The person in this
position 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.Learn more
about this agencyHelpOverviewAccepting applicationsOpen & closing
dates07/13/2022 to 08/02/2022Salary$27.35 - $31.78 per hourPay
scale & gradeWG 8HelpLocation1 vacancy in the following
location:Washington, DC1 vacancyRemote jobNoTelework
eligibleNoTravel RequiredNot requiredRelocation expenses
reimbursedNoAppointment typePermanentWork
scheduleFull-timeServiceCompetitivePromotion potentialNoneJob
family (Series)7404 CookingSupervisory statusNoSecurity
clearanceNot RequiredDrug testNoAnnouncement
numberCBTF-11569002-22-MJT-TeamJAControl number665098400HelpThis
job is open toInternal to an agencyCurrent federal employees of
this agency.Clarification from the agencyEligible staff of
Washington D.C. VA Medical Center.If you are external to this
medical center please apply to vacancy
11569000VideosHelpDutiesMajor duties and responsibilities include:
Independently prepares all types of food for regular and modified
dietsPrepares, cooks, seasons, and portions food for all meals so
that the completed food products are ready at the appropriate
temperature and time and are visually appealing to
customersPrepares menu items using special or difficult recipes
that require numerous interrelated steps, many ingredients, and
lengthy preparation timeCalculates and determines serving portions
f rom quantities of food issued to include meats, poultry, seafood,
vegetables, fruits, sauces, and gravies for regular and modified
dietsCoordinates the cooking of items prepared by other cooks at
one or more work centersGrills eggs, meat patties, pancakes, French
toast; broils meats; makes cold sandwich fillings and assembles a
variety of sandwichesUses a variety of methods to prepare meats,
fish, and poultry including broiling, roasting, baking, frying,
boiling, steaming, stewing, braising, and grillingSlices meat items
by hand, confirming to specific size requirements or weight
specificationsPrepares fresh, canned, and frozen vegetables; bakes
frozen potatoes, pre-made cookie dough, and muffin battersPrepares
and heats convenience items, and prepares pureed foods and adjusts
consistency with thickenersWashes, peels, and cuts fruits and
vegetables; assembles and mixes salad ingredients and dessert
items, including gelatin molds and fruit crispsMakes a variety of
desserts such as cobblers, brownies, cookies, and pastriesTests and
evaluates new food productsDevelops and modifies standardized
recipesAdvises 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 foodPerforms other
related duties Work Schedule: Rotating- 8 hour shifts per day, five
days / week including weekends and holidays Recruitment &
Relocation Incentives: Not authorizedHelpRequirementsConditions of
EmploymentYou must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this jobSelective
Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959You
may be required to serve a probationary periodPre-employment
physical requiredSubject to background/security
investigationSelected applicants will be required to complete an
online onboarding processParticipation in the seasonal influenza
vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans
Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP)Participation in the Coronavirus
Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for
all Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP) -
See "Additional Information" below for details.
QualificationsPHYSICAL EFFORT AND WORK CONDITIONS: Subject to
continuous standing, walking, frequent bending, reaching, pushing,
and pulling. Lifts or moves objects weighing up to 40 lbs.
unassisted. Manipulates cumbersome and heavy objects, such as
washing stainless steel mixing bowls, pushing heavy carts on
caster, or operating heavy equipment. Manual dexterity needed to
safely operate equipment and to handle sharp knives and blades.
Hand-eye coordination and ability to concentrate and react quickly
to serve food and operate equipment. Working Conditions: Performs
work in areas of temperature extremes. Work is carried out in
kitchen/dish room areas that are of ten 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. Exposed to stems, cooking odors, and noise from
equipment and conversation. Subject to hazards of cuts, bruises,
strains, burns and falls in kitchen equipment. Strong cleaning and
sanitizing solutions may 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 physically 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.
Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Federal Wage
System Qualifications. For this position, the job element method is
used to match what you, the applicant, can do against what the work
calls for. Your knowledge, skills and abilities will be compared to
the knowledge, skills and abilities (called job elements) needed
for success. Your qualifications will first be evaluated against
the prescribed screen out element (WG-2 and higher only;
screen-outs are not applicable to WG-1). Applicants who appear to
meet the screen out element are considered for further rating;
those who do not are rated ineligible and are eliminated from
consideration. The potential eligibles are rated against the
remainder of the job elements. While a specific length of training
and experience is not required, your responses to the questionnaire
must be supported by detailed descriptions of your experience on
your resume. You will be rated on the following Job Elements as
part of the assessment questionnaire for this position: Dexterity
and SafetyInterpret Instructions, Specifications (other than
blueprint reading)MaterialsTechnical PracticesUse and Maintain
Tools and EquipmentWithout more than normal supervisionWork
Practices IMPORTANT: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40
hours of work per week. All experience listed on your resume must
include the month and year start/end dates. 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. 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; religious; 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.EducationThis job does not have an
education qualification requirement.Additional informationFederal
Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay
period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a
Federal employee. Special Employment Consideration: VA encourages
persons with disabilities to apply, including those eligible for
hiring under 5 CFR 213.3102(u), Schedule A, Appointment of persons
with disabilities (i.e., intellectual disabilities, severe physical
disabilities, or psychiatric disabilities), and/or disabled
veterans with a compensable service-connected disability of 30% or
more. For more information on how to apply using this appointment
authority via the Selective Placement Coordinator within the
office, contact the facility Human Resources Department at (202)
745-8000. The Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP)
and Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide eligible
displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection
priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies.
To be qualified you must submit appropriate documentation and be
found well-qualified (have a final rating of 85 or more before any
Veterans preference points) for this vacancy. Information about
ICTAP and CTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources
website at
http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/.
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional
vacancies. Pursuant to VHA Directive 1193.01, VHA health care
personnel (HCP) are required to be fully vaccinated against
COVID-19 subject to such accommodations as required by law (i.e.,
medical, religious or pregnancy). VHA HCPs do not include remote
workers who only infrequently enter VHA locations. If selected, you
will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit
documentation of proof of vaccination before your start date. The
agency will provide additional information regarding what
information or documentation will be needed and how you can request
a legally required accommodation from this requirement using the
reasonable accommodation process. If you are unable to apply online
or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view
the following link for information regarding an Alternate
Application.Read moreHelpA career with the U.S. government provides
employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal
employee, you and your family will have access to a range of
benefits that are designed to make your federal career very
rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal
benefits.Review our benefitsEligibility for benefits depends on the
type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time,
part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more
information on the specific benefits offered.How You Will Be
EvaluatedYou will be evaluated for this job based on how well you
meet the qualifications above.IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE
BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR
EXPERIENCE. If your resume does not support your questionnaire
answers, we will not allow credit for your response(s). Your
responses to the assessment questionnaire will be reviewed along
with the information provided in your resume and supporting
documentation to determine if you are qualified for the position.
If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a
determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications
and or experience, your rating may be lowered and/or you may lose
consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions
carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.
Candidates who apply under All U.S. Citizens announcements will be
rated and ranked using Category Rating procedures. Qualified
candidates will be assigned to a quality category. The categories
are defined as follows: Best qualified - applicants possessing
experience that substantially exceeds the minimum qualifications of
the position including all selective factors, and who are highly
proficient in all requirements of the job and can perform
effectively in the position;Well qualified - applicants possessing
experience that meets the minimum qualifications of the position
including all selective factors, and who are proficient in some,
but not all, of the requirements of the job; andQualified -
applicants possessing experience and/or education that meets the
minimum qualifications of the position including all selective
factors. Application of Veterans' Preference: Category rating and
selection procedures place those with veteran's preference above
non-preference eligibles within each category. Preference eligible
applicants that meet the eligibility and qualification requirements
and who have a compensable service-connected disability of at least
10 percent are listed in the highest quality category. It is the
policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced
financial hardships or periods of unemployment. Financial
disclosure not required. Veterans and Transitioning Service
Members: Please visit the VA for Vets site for career-search tools
for Veterans seeking employment at VA, career development services
for our existing Veterans, and coaching and reintegration support
for military service members.HelpA career with the U.S. government
provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a
federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range
of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very
rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal
benefits.Review our benefitsEligibility for benefits depends on the
type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time,
part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more
information on the specific benefits offered.As a new or existing
federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of
benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have -
whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent
employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however,
check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their
policies.IMPORTANT: Please ensure your resume include up-to-date
contact information (phone number(s), email address(s), etc.) To
apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application
Package which includes: ResumeSF-50/ Notification of Personnel
Action The following documents are accepted, and may be required if
applicable to your eligibility and/or qualifications for this
position. Please use this checklist to ensure you have included all
documents required for your application, such as a copy of your
transcript (if using education to qualify), SF-50's (current/former
Federal employees), documentation to support Veterans Preference or
ICTAP/CTAP documentation (for displaced Federal employees). Cover
LetterResumeSF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action Veterans'
Preference: When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible Veterans
should claim preference for 5pt (TP), 10pt (CP/CPS/XP), or for Sole
Survivor Preference (SSP) in the questionnaire. You must provide a
legible copy of your DD214(s) which shows dates and character of
service (honorable, general, etc.). If you are currently serving on
active duty and expect to be released or discharged within 120 days
you must submit documentation related to your active duty service
which reflects the dates of service, character of service
(honorable, general, etc.), and dates of impending separation.
Additionally, disabled veterans and others eligible for 10-point
preference (such as widows or mothers of eligible Veterans) must
also submit an SF-15 "Application for 10 Point Veteran Preference"
with required proof as stated on the form. Documentation is
required to award preference. For more information on Veterans'
Preference, please visit Feds Hire Vets - Veterans - Job Seekers -
Veterans' Preference.
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