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VCS Cook- White River Junction VT

Veterans Health Administration · Department of Veterans Affairs

This job in plain English

The Veterans Canteen Service, part of the Veterans Health Administration, is hiring a full-time Cook at the VA Medical Center Canteen in White River Junction, VT. The job is in a fast-paced kitchen that prepares food for breakfast and lunch service. The announcement asks for prior multi-unit experience and a passion for serving Veterans and their families.

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.
  • VeteransPeople who served on active duty and left under honorable conditions, through the veterans' hiring authorities (VEOA, VRA, 30% disabled veterans).

Other groups listed above may get extra consideration, for example veterans' preference.

This job is open to the public, including U.S. citizens, nationals, and people who owe allegiance to the U.S. Veterans and spouses, widows, widowers, or parents of veterans may be eligible for derived preference. Traditional Veterans' Preference rules do not apply here, but qualified Veterans will get full consideration.

What you would do

  • Prepare and cook all food items for breakfast and lunch service
  • Read and follow recipes and food labels accurately
  • Keep the kitchen clean and sanitary to high standards
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Do you qualify for NA-4?

With experience: You need at least 1 year of experience in cooking and food safety. The announcement does not name a grade level for this experience. Be clear and specific about your experience, because the agency will not assume anything.

With education: The announcement does not list a required degree. If you use education to qualify, the school must be accredited by an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

How to apply well

What to send:

  • Resume (required)
  • Most recent SF-50 if you are a current or former federal employee
  • Performance appraisal if you are a current or former federal employee
  • Separation notice (RIF) if it applies to you
  • Transcript if you use education to qualify

How you will be rated: You will be rated on how well you meet the listed qualifications. Your application, resume, and supporting documents will be verified, and missing or unclear information may lead to an ineligible rating or a lower score.

Tips for this job:

  • Describe your cooking, food safety, and multi-unit kitchen experience in specific detail, including dates and duties, since the agency will not assume it.
  • Make sure your REAL ID is current and valid, because it is required to work here.
  • ServSafe Food Handler certification is preferred, so list it if you have it.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time. Duties include breakfast and lunch service.

Conditions of employment:

  • 1-year trial period
  • Selective Service registration for males born after 12/31/1959
  • Subject to background and security investigation
  • Current, valid REAL ID required to work at Veterans Canteen Service
  • Constant standing and walking, with frequent bending
  • Must be able to lift or move up to 40 pounds without help

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
$19.00 per hour
Pay scale and grade
NA-4 · Nonappropriated fund (trades)
Location
White River Junction, Vermont
Appointment
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Excepted
Openings
1
Security clearance
Not Required
Travel
Not required
Drug test
Not required
Supervisory
No
Occupation
Cooking (7404)
Announcement
CBAD-13101836-27-US

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