Cook Supervisor

James A. Haley Veterans Hospital, located in Tampa, Florida, is a critical healthcare institution dedicated to providing high-quality medical services to U.S. veterans. As a part of the Department of Veterans Affairs, this hospital operates with a mission to deliver comprehensive, compassionate, and coordinated care for veterans in a supportive and respectful environment. This establishment is known for its commitment to excellence and its role in improving the health and well-being of the veteran community through state-of-the-art medical care, rehabilitation, and supportive services. The facility includes various departments, including the Nutrition and Food Services department, which plays an essential role in supporting patient care through proper nutrition and food delivery.

Within the Nutrition and Food Services department at the Temple Terrace Campus Kitchen, the Cook Supervisor is a pivotal role responsible for planning, overseeing, coordinating, and monitoring all food production activities. This permanent, full-time federal position offers a salary range of $33.59 to $39.18 per hour, with promotion potential up to WS-8 grade level. The role encompasses supervision over staff engaged in food handling, preparation, storage, and delivery processes, ensuring that all activities comply with established standards, diet manuals, and modified menus. The Cook Supervisor operates with managerial oversight, sharing responsibility for labor supervision, allocation of subsistence and supplies, and adherence to budgetary constraints, which involves effective use of resources to operate within planned financial budgets.

This supervisory position requires effective leadership skills to manage food service operations in a high-volume healthcare environment, balancing operational efficiency with quality standards and veteran-centered care. The Cook Supervisor coordinates work schedules, oversees performance requirements, and provides technical direction and training to staff, addressing complex work steps and resolving operational issues such as cost overruns or productivity challenges. Physical demands include continuous standing, walking, frequent bending, pushing, and pulling, with lifting of objects up to or exceeding 40 pounds, as well as handling heavy kitchen equipment safely. This role demands a commitment to safety, hygiene, and compliance with food safety, sanitation, and health codes relevant to healthcare food service.

Working at James A. Haley Veterans Hospital provides a unique opportunity to contribute to the welfare of veterans, supporting their recovery and well-being through nutritious meal services. The position requires a candidate who demonstrates strong communication skills, the ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment, and a dedication to upholding the values and mission of the VA. The work schedule varies to include weekdays, weekends, and holidays, reflecting the continuous nature of veteran care. Candidates must be U.S. citizens and meet specific federal employment eligibility requirements including background checks and selective service registration.