Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $31.58 - $36.75
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Life insurance
Paid holidays
Employee assistance program
Job Description
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), specifically the Veterans Health Administration (VHA), operates a comprehensive medical center dedicated to the well-being and care of veterans. Within this medical center, the Nutrition and Food Service (N&FS) department plays a pivotal role in ensuring that veterans receive nutritious, safe, and high-quality meals tailored to their special dietary needs. The VA Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee, is a critical facility that not only provides healthcare services but also focuses on holistic care that includes thoughtful meal planning and food production to support the health and recovery of veterans.
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Job Requirements
- U.S. citizenship
- Suitable for federal employment as determined by background investigation
- Successful completion of urinalysis screening for illegal drug use
- Selective Services Registration required for males born after 12/31/1959
- Completion of online onboarding process with acceptable identification documents
- Participation in seasonal influenza vaccination program for healthcare personnel
- Compliance with all application requirements detailed in the job announcement
- Willingness to serve a 1-year probationary period
Job Qualifications
- A specific length of training and experience is not required, but applicants must show evidence of training or experience sufficient to do the work of this position
- Ability to demonstrate knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the duties of the Cook Supervisor
- Experience in dexterity and safety related to cooking operations
- Ability to interpret instructions, specifications other than blueprint reading
- Experience leading or supervising staff
- Knowledge of materials used in food service
- Familiarity with technical cooking practices
- Ability to use and maintain tools and equipment typical to food production
- Knowledge of work practices relevant to the Nutrition and Food Service environment
Job Duties
- Coordinates/directs the operation of the Food Service/Production areas using standards, procedures, diet manuals, modified menus and production sheets to guide the work
- Establishes deadlines, priorities, and work sequences based on general work schedules, methods, and policies set by higher level supervisors
- Coordinates work with supporting or related work functions controlled by other supervisors
- Uses resources to operate within a planned financial budget
- Shares in the managerial responsibility for the proper supervision of labor, allocation of subsistence and supplies, and all other resources required to accomplish quality Veteran centered meal services
- Participates in meetings and discussions regarding initial planning of current and future work schedules, budget requests, staffing needs, estimates, and recommendations as to scheduling projected work
- Prepares performance requirements and work schedules in accordance with established policies and procedures
- Provides technical direction and training when scheduling work operations with complex work steps and processes
- Investigates work-related issues such as excessive costs or low productivity, and determines causes
- Performs as first-level supervisor over Cooks WG-7404-04 and WG-7404-06
- Performs other related duties as assigned
Job Qualifications
Experience
No experience required
Job Location
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