Cook Supervisor

This position will be supporting food production within Nutrition and Food Services at the VA St. Louis Health Care System in St Louis, MO. As Cook Supervisor, the incumbent is fully responsible to plan, produce, direct, coordinate and monitor all phases of food production. In the absences of the Food Service Section Supervisor, the incumbent is responsible for the operation of both the food production/service areas and the administrative duties within those areas. To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement. EXPERIENCE: A specific length of training and experience is not required, but you must show evidence of training or experience of sufficient scope and quality of your ability to do the work of this position. Evidence which demonstrates you possess the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the duties of this position must be supported by detailed descriptions of such on your resume. Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Federal Wage System Qualification Standards. SCREEN-OUT ELEMENT: Your qualifications will first be evaluated against the prescribed screen out element, which usually appears as question 1 in the on-line questionnaire. Those applicants who appear to possess at least the minimal acceptable qualification requirement are considered for further rating; those who do not are rated ineligible and are eliminated. The potential eligibilities are then rated against the remainder of the Job Elements: Dexterity and Safety Interpret Instructions, Specifications (other than blueprint reading) Lead or Supervise Materials Technical Practices Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment Work Practices Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Note: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. FACTOR I: NATURE OF SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY Supervisors are responsible for supervising worker directly in accomplishing the work of an organizational segment or group. The work is planned on a week-to-week or month-to-month basis. Plans and establishes overall leave schedule. FACTOR II: LEVEL OF WORK SUPERVISED Performs as first-level supervisor Cook; accountable for WG-7404-04, WG-7404-06, and WG-7404-08. Preferred Experience: Demonstrated experience in full supervisory authority including hiring, discipline, and performance management. Strong, proven leadership skills with the ability to independently direct production team members in a hospital or comparable environment. #J-18808-Ljbffr Veterans Health Administration