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Veterans Health Administration · Department of Veterans Affairs

This job in plain English

This is a full-time Cook job at the Oscar G. Johnson Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Facility in Iron Mountain, Michigan, in the Nutrition and Food Service. The job prepares nutritious meals for Veterans. It is filled through direct hire, and the shifts include rotating days, weekends, and holidays.

1 vacancy

Can you apply?

Yes, if you are a U.S. citizen: this job is open to everyone.

  • Open to everyoneAny U.S. citizen or national can apply. Some jobs also accept non-citizens; the announcement says so.

The job is open to the public, but only U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, or people who owe allegiance to the U.S. may apply. The agency clarified that it is open to all U.S. citizens.

What you would do

  • Prepare and cook meals, including grilled items, soups, sauces, and sandwiches.
  • Follow menus, production sheets, and recipes to make the right amounts.
  • Prepare fresh, frozen, and canned vegetables, fruits, and salad items.
  • Prepare pureed foods and portion meals for distribution and service.
  • Clean and sanitize work areas and kitchen equipment, including the dish machine.

Do you qualify for WG-4?

With experience: No set number of years is required. You must show training or experience that is strong enough to do the work, with clear details on your resume, including paid and unpaid or volunteer work. Applicants are rated under OPM Federal Wage System Qualification Standards.

With education: This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

How to apply well

What to send:

  • Resume of two pages or less, showing dates and hours per week for each job
  • Cover letter, accepted but not listed as required
  • Other supporting documents, such as an SF-50 or ICTAP/CTAP documentation, if they apply

How you will be rated: You complete an online occupational questionnaire. The first question is a screen-out: if you do not meet the minimum qualifications, you are removed. Remaining applicants are rated on job elements such as dexterity and safety, materials, technical practices, and work practices.

Tips for this job:

  • Keep your resume to two pages or less and describe your food preparation, portioning, and cleaning work with dates and hours per week.
  • Submit all required documents with your application, because you will not be contacted for more information and missing documents make you ineligible.
  • Be ready for rotating weekend and holiday shifts and the standing, lifting, and hot kitchen conditions listed in the job.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time. Rotating days and weekends, 11:00 am to 7:30 pm, including holidays. More shifts may be available.

Conditions of employment:

  • U.S. citizenship
  • Suitable for federal employment, decided by a background investigation
  • Drug test (urinalysis) before appointment
  • Selective Service registration for men born after 12/31/1959
  • Online onboarding with REAL ID compliant identification
  • 1-year probationary period
  • Annual seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption
  • Must be able to stand, walk, and lift up to 40 pounds regularly

We wrote this summary automatically from the official announcement. The announcement on USAJOBS is the only one that counts: read it before you apply.

Job details

Salary
$22.00 – $25.00 per hour
Pay scale and grade
WG-4 · Wage Grade (trades and crafts)
Location
Iron Mountain, Michigan
Appointment
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Openings
1
Security clearance
Other
Travel
Not required
Drug test
Not required
Supervisory
No
Occupation
Cooking (7404)
Announcement
CAZP-13105444-27-JTN

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