Cook Supervisor

Summary This position is located in the Nutrition and Food Service at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The primary purpose of this position is to plan, produce, direct, coordinate and monitor all phases of food production. Responsibilities This position is located at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Veterans Health Administration (VHA), VA Medical Center, in the Nutrition and Food Service (N&FS) department. The primary purpose of this position is to plan, produce, direct, coordinate and monitor all phases of food production. In the absence of the Food Service Section Supervisor, the employee is responsible for the operation of both the Food Production/Service areas and the administrative duties within those areas. Major duties and responsibilities include: Major duties and responsibilities include: Coordinates/directs the operation of the Food Service/Production areas using standards, procedures, diet manuals, modified menus and production sheets to guide the work. Establishes deadlines, priorities, and work sequences based on general work schedules, methods, and policies set by higher level supervisors. Coordinates work with supporting or related work functions controlled by other supervisors. Uses resources to operate within a planned financial budget. Shares in the managerial responsibility for the proper supervision of labor, allocation of subsistence and supplies, and all other resources required to accomplish quality Veteran centered meal services. Participates in meetings and discussions regarding initial planning of current and future work schedules, budget requests, staffing needs, estimates, and recommendations as to scheduling projected work. Prepares performance requirements and work schedules in accordance with established policies and procedures. Provides technical direction and training when scheduling work operations with complex work steps and processes. Investigates work-related issues such as excessive costs or low productivity and determines causes. Performs as first-level supervisor over Cooks WG-7404-04, WG-7404-06 and Food Service Workers WG-7408-02, WG-7408-03, and WG-7408-04. Performs other related duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Full-Time; rotating holidays and weekends; schedule to be discussed during interview. Position Description Title/PD#: Cook Supervisor; 99820S Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized The VA Midwest Health Care Network advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers. This is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullest. As an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care, you will operate in a model with three core elements, seeking to create a personalized health plan for each Veteran. This is done in the context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veteran's community. This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to Honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being. Requirements Conditions of Employment U.S. Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Services Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Complete all application requirements detailed in the

Created: 2026-02-06