Poultry Science Association
Job Summary
This position is located in the Nutrition and Food Service. Nutrition and Food Services is responsible for providing meals and nutritional care to Veteran patients at the Medical Center. Cook requires attention to work operations, sanitation and safety; work assignments require advanced culinary knowledge and judgment. Prepares regular or special diet foods and meals. Position located in Gainesville, Florida (Malcom Randall Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center).
Position Title Cook / PD99817S
Major Duties
Independently prepares all types of food for regular and modified diets. Prepares, cooks, seasons, and portions food for all meals ensuring completed food products are ready at the appropriate temperature and time and are visually appealing to customers. Prepares menu items using special or difficult recipes that require numerous interrelated steps, many ingredients, and lengthy preparation time. Follows menus, production sheets and recipes to prepare items in the quantity needed. Calculates and determines serving portions from quantities of food issued to include meats, poultry, seafood, vegetables, fruits, sauces, and gravies for regular and modified diets. Coordinates the cooking of items prepared by other cooks at one or more work centers. Prepares complex recipes with multiple steps and lengthy preparation times. Washes, peels, chops, grinds, pares, cuts, slices, dices, purees, dredges, flours, breads items. Weighs, measures, and assembles ingredients for regular and modified diets. Work schedules: 5:00 am–1:30 pm; 6:00 am–2:30 pm; 9:30 am–5:30 pm; 11:00 am–7:30 pm; rotating weekend & holidays.
Education No substitution of education for this occupational series.
Requirements Applicants must provide clear and specific experience. Application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 08/04/2025. All required documents must be included. Veterans’ preference will be given full consideration under Direct‑Hire Authority.
How to Apply All applicants are encouraged to apply online at the provided URL. Create or log into a USAJOBS account, complete the occupational questionnaire, upload supporting documents, and submit by the closing date.
Required Documents
Resume
Cover Letter
Separation Notice (RIF) – if applicable
Other documents as specified in the application package (e.g., SF‑50, transcripts, ICTAP/CTAP documentation)
Benefits Benefits information is available at: http://www.vacareers.va.gov/why-choose-va/benefits/index.asp
Other Information Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicant’s criminal history before accepting a tentative offer. Participation in the seasonal influenza program is required for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel worldwide and includes mask wearing for exemptions. Additional policies on eligibility for displaced VA competitive service employees are outlined on OPM’s website. Contact: Sally.Jordan@va.gov, 813‑816‑7155 X100271.
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Position Title Cook / PD99817S
Major Duties
Independently prepares all types of food for regular and modified diets. Prepares, cooks, seasons, and portions food for all meals ensuring completed food products are ready at the appropriate temperature and time and are visually appealing to customers. Prepares menu items using special or difficult recipes that require numerous interrelated steps, many ingredients, and lengthy preparation time. Follows menus, production sheets and recipes to prepare items in the quantity needed. Calculates and determines serving portions from quantities of food issued to include meats, poultry, seafood, vegetables, fruits, sauces, and gravies for regular and modified diets. Coordinates the cooking of items prepared by other cooks at one or more work centers. Prepares complex recipes with multiple steps and lengthy preparation times. Washes, peels, chops, grinds, pares, cuts, slices, dices, purees, dredges, flours, breads items. Weighs, measures, and assembles ingredients for regular and modified diets. Work schedules: 5:00 am–1:30 pm; 6:00 am–2:30 pm; 9:30 am–5:30 pm; 11:00 am–7:30 pm; rotating weekend & holidays.
Education No substitution of education for this occupational series.
Requirements Applicants must provide clear and specific experience. Application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 08/04/2025. All required documents must be included. Veterans’ preference will be given full consideration under Direct‑Hire Authority.
How to Apply All applicants are encouraged to apply online at the provided URL. Create or log into a USAJOBS account, complete the occupational questionnaire, upload supporting documents, and submit by the closing date.
Required Documents
Resume
Cover Letter
Separation Notice (RIF) – if applicable
Other documents as specified in the application package (e.g., SF‑50, transcripts, ICTAP/CTAP documentation)
Benefits Benefits information is available at: http://www.vacareers.va.gov/why-choose-va/benefits/index.asp
Other Information Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicant’s criminal history before accepting a tentative offer. Participation in the seasonal influenza program is required for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel worldwide and includes mask wearing for exemptions. Additional policies on eligibility for displaced VA competitive service employees are outlined on OPM’s website. Contact: Sally.Jordan@va.gov, 813‑816‑7155 X100271.
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