- Position Title
- Cook Supervisor
- Agency
- Veterans Health Administration
- Announcement Number
- CBSW-12731943-25-KVK Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Tuesday, May 27, 2025 to Monday, June 9, 2025
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Eligibilities
1.
Are you an employee of the department/service line indicated for this position?
This includes: Career/Career Conditional or Excepted Service (i.e. Canteen, Hybrid, Title 38, etc. and meets interchange agreement requirements). This does not include temporary, term or temporary intermittent.
To verify your eligibility, you may be required submit a copy of your most recent Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50). Please review the instructions in the announcement. Your SF-50 must include enough information to be able to determine that time-in-grade requirements have been met (if applicable) and include your position title, pay plan/series/grade, tenure and the type of appointment (i.e. Competitive or Excepted). Please be aware that award SF-50's do not always include this pertinent information.
This includes: Career/Career Conditional or Excepted Service (i.e. Canteen, Hybrid, Title 38, etc. and meets interchange agreement requirements). This does not include temporary, term or temporary intermittent.
To verify your eligibility, you may be required submit a copy of your most recent Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50). Please review the instructions in the announcement. Your SF-50 must include enough information to be able to determine that time-in-grade requirements have been met (if applicable) and include your position title, pay plan/series/grade, tenure and the type of appointment (i.e. Competitive or Excepted). Please be aware that award SF-50's do not always include this pertinent information.
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).
Assessment 1
From the descriptions below, choose the one letter beside the statement that best describes the highest level of experience that you possess and that demonstrates your ability to lead or supervise. This is a screen-out element. Failure to meet a minimum level will result in an ineligible rating. Select only ONE letter.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
1.
Ability to lead or supervise the activities of the tray assembly line, food production unit, nourishment unit, dish room, docking area, tray and nourishment delivery and diet communication center.
For each task in the following groups, choose the statement from the list below that best describes your experience and/or training. Please select only one letter for each item.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES - This section evaluates your knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties of this position. For each task below, choose the statement from the list below that best describes your experience and/or training. A- I have not had education, training or experience in performing this task. B- I have had education or training in performing the task, but have not yet performed it on the job. C- I have performed this task on the job. My work on this task was monitored closely by a supervisor or senior employee to ensure compliance with proper procedures. D- I have performed this task as a regular part of a job. I have performed it independently and normally without review by a supervisor or senior employee. E- I am considered an expert in performing this task. I have supervised performance of this task or I am normally the person who is consulted by other workers to assist them in doing this task because of my expertise.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
2.
Lead and/or supervise the activities of the tray assembly line, food production unit, nourishment unit, dish room, docking area, nourishment delivery, and diet communication center
3.
Directs and supervises cook/ motor vehicle operators, Food Service Workers, and Health Technician- Dietetics.
4.
Coordinates and directs food service within hospital, community living centers, and domiciliary.
5.
Plans, produces, directs, coordinates and monitors all phases of food production.
6.
Adjust work employee schedules to meet training needs.
7.
Maintain a balanced workload between subordinate work groups.
8.
Make routine decisions regarding execution of policy.
9.
Plan cooking processes to produce complete meals at correct temperatures and meals on time.
10.
Provide technical direction and scheduling trainings.
11.
Investigate work budget cost and work productivity.
12.
Coordinate/direct the operation of the food service/production areas using standards, procedures, diet manual, modified menus and production sheets to guide the work.
13.
Follows recipe guidelines and production guidelines.
14.
Ensure compliance with food safety and sanitation based on guidelines, procedures, and policies.
15.
Follow menus, production sheets and recipes to prepare items in the quantity needed.
16.
Responsible for conserving material and supply waste.
17.
Maintain equipment is all properly working order and submit work orders as necessary.
18.
Ensure that food service employees are knowledgeable on equipment care and usage.
19.
Operate a variety of kitchen equipment such as ovens, steamers, grills, slicers, mixers, steam kettles, blenders, food processors, and scales.
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.
Following recipes and minimizing preparation time and food waste.
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.
CERTIFICATION OF UNDERSTANDING
25.
I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information included in this questionnaire is true, correct, and provided in good faith. I understand that if I make an intentional false statement, or commit deception or fraud in this application and its supporting materials, or in any document or interview associated with the examination process, I may be fined or imprisoned (18 U.S.C. 1001); my eligibilities may be cancelled; I may be denied an appointment; or I may be removed and debarred from Federal service (5 C.F.R. part 731). I understand that any information I give may be investigated and that responding "No" or providing no response to this item will result in my not being considered for this position.
RESUME REMINDER Your resume must 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) TRANSCRIPT REMINDER TRANSCRIPT(S) MUST BE SUBMITTED IF EDUCATION IS USED TO MEET ANY REQUIREMENT. CONFERRAL OF DEGREES EARNED SHOULD BE PRESENT ON TRANSCRIPT(S). UNOFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS OK. VETERAN'S DOCUMENTS REMINDER In order to receive appropriate preference consideration, you should submit proper documentation if you are claiming eligibility for veteran's preference, which includes: A copy of your DD-214 (member copy 4 or earlier version that shows character of service). Applicant's claiming 10-Point preference should also submit an SF-15, Application for 10-Point Veteran's Preference along with the required documentation listed on the SF-15 form (such as verification of service-connected disability percentage).
TIME-IN-GRADE REMINDER You must submit copies of all SF -50s to clearly demonstrate that you meet the 52 week time-in-grade (TIG) requirement. TIG means you have held a GS grade for 52 weeks [or are within two (2) pay periods/four (4) weeks of possessing 52 weeks] at the closing date of this announcement. Examples of SF-50s to include: Within Grade Increase(s), Promotion(s), and/or Appointment action(s). OTHER DOCUMENTS REMINDER OF-306 - Declaration of Federal Employment. This form will be used to determine your acceptability for Federal employment. Priority Consideration - Individuals who have special priority selection rights under the Department of Veterans Affairs Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) must be well qualified for the position to receive consideration for special priority selection. Federal employees seeking CTAP/ICTAP eligibility must submit proof that they meet the requirements of 5 CFR 330.605(a) for CTAP, and 5 CFR 330.704 for ICTAP. This includes a copy of the applicant's agency Notice, a copy of the most recent Performance Rating, and a copy of the most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location. Please annotate your application to reflect that you are applying as a CTAP or ICTAP eligible. Additional Information on how to receive this priority consideration can be found at: http://www.opm.gov/rif/employee_guides/career_transition.asp#ictap (http://www.opm.gov/rif/employee_guides/career_transition.asp#ictap)