- Position Title
- Cook Supervisor
- Agency
- Veterans Health Administration
- Announcement Number
- CBSV-12716944-25-MW Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Tuesday, March 25, 2025 to Tuesday, April 1, 2025
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Eligibilities
1.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
- you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND,
- you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
- your grade is equivalent to or below the grade level of the vacancy; AND,
- your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
2.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency other than the Department of Veterans Affairs? If yes, confirm:
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
- you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND,
- you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
- you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
- your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
Preferences
1.
Which of the following items describes your current or recent (within the last five years) political appointee service?
If you responded yes to any of the items below, you will need to include a SF-50 specifying your prior service.
If you responded yes to any of the items below, you will need to include a SF-50 specifying your prior service.
Your resume must be submitted in English and include the following information for each job listed:
- Job title Duties (be as detailed as possible)
- Month & year start/end dates (e.g. June 2007 to April 2008)
- Full-time or part-time status (include hours worked per week)
- Series and Grade, if applicable, for all Federal positions you have held
- Please be aware that your answers will be verified against information provided on your resume. Be sure that your resume clearly supports your responses to all of the questions by addressing your work experience in detail.
By submitting your application, you are certifying, to the best of your knowledge and belief, all the information submitted by you with your application for employment is true, complete, and made in good faith, and that you have truthfully and accurately represented your work experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and education (degrees, accomplishments, etc.). The information you provide as part of your application may be investigated. You are also certifying, and acknowledging, that misrepresenting your experience or education, or providing false or fraudulent information in, or with your application, may affect your eligibility for appointment and/or continued employment. False or fraudulent statements may be punishable by fine or imprisonment (18 U.S.C. 1001).
2.
I authorize my application information being shared with hiring managers for similar positions. I understand this option may not result in further consideration for additional positions nor will it impact my application for this announcement.
3.
Are you willing to undergo a pre-employment physical?
Assessment 1
Select the appropriate answer to each of the following questions based on your current level of education and/or experience that demonstrates your ability to perform the duties of this position. When answering the questionnaire, remember that your experience and education are subject to verification by investigation. You may be asked to provide specific examples or documentation of experience or education as proof to support your answers, or you may be required to verify a response by a practical demonstration of your claimed ability to perform a task.
Select the appropriate response to the statement below that best describes your experience to meet the qualifications for this position. Refer to the Qualifications and Duties sections of this vacancy announcement for qualification requirements.
For each technical area below, select the response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and demonstrated capability.
1.
(Screen-out) The ability to supervise others in the performance of Cook duties. This includes communicating instructions and providing guidance to staff in the preparation and cooking of regular and therapeutic diets (diabetic, low sodium, low protein, gluten free, etc.), entrees and desserts; observing subordinate employees' work and ability to follow instructions, providing suggestions and guidance as necessary; make recommendations to leadership concerning employee training needs/trends; and establishing deadlines, priorities, and work sequences based on general work schedules, methods, and policies.
For each task in the following groups, choose the statement from the list below that best describes your experience and/or training.
The following statements pertain to your WORK PRACTICES (includes keeping things neat, clean and in order).
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
2.
Plan, produce, direct, coordinate and monitor all phases of food production.
3.
Adjust work schedules to meet training needs.
4.
React to variations in the workplace and maintain a balanced workload between subordinate work groups, adjusting workload as necessary.
5.
Ensure compliance with food safety and sanitation based on hazard analysis critical control point (HACCP) and organizational guidelines, regulations, and policies.
The following statements pertain to your skill in TECHNICAL PRACTICES (theoretical, precise, artistic).
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
6.
Plan cooking processes to produce complete meals on time and at the proper temperature, which may require coordination of cooking several items with different cooking times.
7.
Provide technical direction and training when scheduling work operations with complex work steps and processes.
8.
Investigate work related issues such as excessive costs or low productivity and determine causes.
9.
Implement corrective actions within authority to resolve identified work issues.
The following tasks pertain to your ability to INTERPRET INSTRUCTIONS, SPECIFICATIONS (other than blueprint reading).
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
10.
Coordinate/direct the operation of the food service/production areas using standards, procedures, diet manual, modified menus and production sheets to guide the work.
11.
Pan foods for bulk re-thermalization according to recipe guidelines and production guidelines.
12.
Ensure compliance with food safety and sanitation based on guidelines, procedures, and policies to ensure food safety in food preparation and storage in the facility food service establishment(s).
13.
Follow menus, production sheets and recipes to prepare items in the quantity needed.
The following tasks pertain to your ability to USE AND MAINTAIN TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
14.
Ensure the proper usage and care of all production equipment.
15.
Submit works orders as necessary to maintain equipment in working order.
16.
Ensure that food service employees are knowledgeable in the usage and care of equipment.
17.
Recommend replacement of equipment as necessary.
The following tasks pertain to your knowledge of MATERIALS.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
18.
Operate a variety of kitchen equipment such as ovens, steamers, grills, slicers, mixers, steam kettles, blenders, food processors, and scales.
19.
Wash, peel, and cut fruits and vegetables by hand or machine.
20.
Utilize a variety of materials and methods to prepare meats, fish, and poultry including broiling, roasting, baking, frying, boiling, steaming, stewing, braising, and grilling.
21.
Combine ingredients according to recipes to produce quality food items, minimizing preparation time and food waste.
The following tasks pertain to your ability to operate with DEXTERITY AND SAFETY.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
22.
Monitor work to assure that subordinates use all sanitation and safety precautions.
23.
Enforce safe work practices and compliance with food safety and sanitation guidelines.
24.
Oversee safety and sanitation program.
25.
Follow safety procedures regarding the operation of equipment.
RESUME REMINDER - Your resume must include the following information for each job listed:
Recommended: Even though we do not require a specific resume format, your resume must be clear so that we are able to fully evaluate your qualifications. To ensure you receive appropriate consideration, please list the duties you performed under each individual job title. If we are unable to match your experiences with the positions held, you may lose consideration for this vacancy. We cannot make assumptions regarding your qualifications.
- Job title
- Duties (be as detailed as possible)
- Month & year start/end dates (e.g. June 2007 to April 2008)
- Full-time or part-time status (include hours worked per week)
- Series and Grade, if applicable, for all Federal positions you have held
Recommended: Even though we do not require a specific resume format, your resume must be clear so that we are able to fully evaluate your qualifications. To ensure you receive appropriate consideration, please list the duties you performed under each individual job title. If we are unable to match your experiences with the positions held, you may lose consideration for this vacancy. We cannot make assumptions regarding your qualifications.