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VCS Cook- Columbia MO

Veterans Health Administration · Department of Veterans Affairs · Columbia, Missouri

💵 $19.96 per hour (annualised at 2,087 hours)⏳ Closes Nov 26, 2026
VA healthNA-04Vets' preference
At a glance

A job with Veterans Health Administration in Columbia, Missouri. It pays $19.96 per hour (annualised at 2,087 hours) at grade NA-04. Applications close on Nov 26, 2026 — 24 days left.

Working pattern
On site
Who can apply
Open to the public, Veterans
Veterans
Veterans' preference applies
Clearance
Not Required

Main duties

  • · Carries out a variety of tasks, including preparing and cooking all food items for breakfast and lunch service. · Accurately read and follow recipes and food labels to ensure preparation and compliance with standards. · Maintains high standards of cleanliness and sanitation in the kitchen. · Carries out a variety of cooking tasks, including meal preparation and cooking. · Performs other duties as assigned.
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Full details

About the role

Are you seeking a better work-life balance? Join an exceptional organization that prioritizes Veterans for an outstanding career! With over 78 years of serving our nation's Veterans, the Veterans Canteen Service (VCS) is currently seeking a dynamic Cook for our Columbia, MO VA Medical Center Canteen.

Join our fast-paced environment if you have a passion for our Veterans and their families, along with prior multi-unit experience.

What you will do

  • · Carries out a variety of tasks, including preparing and cooking all food items for breakfast and lunch service. · Accurately read and follow recipes and food labels to ensure preparation and compliance with standards. · Maintains high standards of cleanliness and sanitation in the kitchen. · Carries out a variety of cooking tasks, including meal preparation and cooking. · Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • As a Condition of Employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.
  • In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: - Your performance and conduct - The needs and interests of the agency - Whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government - Whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service Upon completion of your trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
  • Additional Conditions of Employment include: -Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. -Subject to background/security investigation.

How you will be evaluated

IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC.

WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.

Your application, résumé, C.V., and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment.

NOTE: A formal pay-setting process will be used to determine your salary. The salary may be at any point in the range listed for this vacancy.

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.

Documents you must provide

  • Resume The following documents are accepted and may be required if applicable to your eligibility and/or qualifications for this position.
  • Please ensure you have included all documents required for your application, such as a copy of your transcript (if using education to qualify), SF-50's (current/former Federal Employees), etc. Most recent SF-50 Performance Appraisal Separation Notice (RIF) Veterans' Preference: Since the Veterans Canteen Service falls under 38 U.S.C.
  • 7802, traditional Veterans' Preference rules do not apply.
  • Qualified Veterans will, however, be given full consideration for this position.

What to expect next

Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. After we receive application packages (including all required documents) and the vacancy announcement closes, we will review applications to ensure qualification and eligibility requirements are met.

Referred applicants will be notified as such and may be contacted directly by the hiring office for an interview. All referred applicants receive a final notification once a selection decision has been made. You may check the status of your application at any time by logging into your USA Jobs account and clicking on Applications.

Information regarding your application status can be found in the USAJobs Help Center.

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