Cook

The Dayton Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VAMC) is a renowned healthcare institution dedicated to providing exceptional medical services to veteran patients. Situated in Dayton, Ohio, this facility plays a vital role in the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs system, offering comprehensive care that ranges from primary care to specialized medical treatments. Committed to honoring those who have served by delivering quality healthcare with dignity and respect, the Dayton VAMC integrates medical excellence with compassionate service to support the health and wellbeing of veterans. The establishment has a longstanding reputation for its commitment to veteran-centered care, leveraging advanced medical technologies and a skilled workforce to ensure optimal outcomes for patients.

The Dayton VAMC is currently recruiting for a Cook position within its Nutrition and Food Services department. This role is critical in supporting the overall health and recovery of veterans by providing nutritious, timely, and safe meals. The Cook is responsible for preparing meals in accordance with regular and modified diet plans tailored to the nutritional needs of veteran patients. The position requires adherence to strict sanitation and food safety standards, ensuring that all meals are not only nutritious but also meet the highest quality and safety benchmarks.

This full-time, permanent position operates on a Monday through Friday schedule from 0600 to 1430 hours, offering a competitive wage range of $23.61 to $27.53 per hour under the WG 4 pay scale. The individual in this role will be expected to perform a variety of cooking duties including weighing and measuring ingredients, preparing fresh and convenience food items, operating kitchen equipment, and performing daily cleaning and sanitation tasks. The role demands physical stamina for continuous standing, walking, bending, and lifting up to 40 pounds unassisted, emphasizing the importance of manual dexterity and safety in handling kitchen tools and equipment.

In addition to meal preparation, the Cook will ensure proper food storage and safety practices, including monitoring air flow around food products and handling pureed foods with precise consistency adjustments as required. There is an emphasis on following detailed menus, production sheets, and recipes to deliver meals that meet veterans' dietary requirements. The individual selected for this position must demonstrate competence in simple arithmetic for recipe scaling and exhibit careful attention to maintaining sanitary and safe food handling protocols.

As a federal employee, the Cook at Dayton VAMC will be part of a dedicated team committed not only to food service but also to the broader mission of enhancing the health and well-being of veterans through nutritional care. The position requires passing a background check, compliance with federal employment suitability standards, and participation in health and safety programs such as the annual influenza vaccination program. This role provides an excellent opportunity to contribute to a meaningful cause while enjoying the benefits and stability of federal government employment.