Food Service Worker

Veterans Health Administration • Waco, TX

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About The Position

The Food Service Worker independently performs duties requiring proficiency in special procedures and broad knowledge of food service operations, including food and beverage preparation, modified diets, computer use, dishwashing, dry and refrigerated storage, and safety and sanitation. The role supports Nutrition and Food Service operations within the Veterans Health Administration and serves patients by preparing, assembling, checking, and delivering meals and related nourishment. Work may take place in food preparation, dish and pot washing, storage and receiving, and serving-line areas. The position also involves cleaning food service and related areas and assisting cooks with food preparation.

Requirements

• Evidence of training or experience of sufficient scope and quality to demonstrate ability to perform the work; no specific length of training or experience is required.
• Demonstrated knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the duties, supported by detailed descriptions on the resume.
• Ability to meet the position's screen-out element and job elements: dexterity and safety; interpreting instructions and specifications; materials; technical practices; using and maintaining tools and equipment; and work practices.
• U.S. citizenship is required, except that non-citizens may be appointed when qualified citizens cannot be recruited in accordance with VA policy.
• Must be suitable for Federal employment as determined by a background investigation.
• Selective Service registration is required for males born after December 31, 1959.
• Must complete required onboarding and provide acceptable identification for pre-employment requirements.
• Must serve a one-year probationary period.
• Must receive an annual seasonal influenza vaccination or obtain a medical or religious exemption; employees with an exemption must wear a face mask.

Responsibilities

• Set up and break down an assigned station with the correct supplies and food items.
• Portion food items into standard serving sizes using proper utensils and specified dishware.
• Select food items for common diets when the diet card or tray ticket identifies only the type of diet.
• Provide patients with basic information about modified diets and available nutrition services.
• Identify obvious discrepancies between prescribed diets and the food items designated by the menu.
• Assemble, measure, weigh, or mix ingredients for basic formulas and supplemental feedings using standardized recipes and sanitary techniques.
• Deliver meal trays to patients' bedsides and report patient comments and complaints to a supervisor or dietitian.
• Assist cooks by assembling, labeling, and arranging completed recipe items for use in food preparation.
• Prepare fresh fruit, cold salads and dressings, sandwich fillings and cold sandwiches, simple cold desserts, and individual and bulk nourishments and supplement foods and beverages for patients.
• Check diet trays assembled by lower-grade workers for completeness and correct food temperatures.
• Work in kitchen functional areas including food preparation, dish and pot washing, dry and refrigerated storage and receiving, and the serving line.
• Perform heavy-duty cleaning throughout food service and related areas.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Federal employee benefits package; specific benefits depend on position type and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.
• VA may offer newly appointed Federal employees credit for job-related non-federal experience or active-duty uniformed military service when determining annual leave accrual, subject to prior request and approval.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed