Food Service Worker

Department of Veterans Affairs • Marion, IN

368d • $19 - $22

About The Position

This Food Service Worker position is located within the Nutrition & Food Service at the VA Medical Center in Marion, IN. The position is permanent and full-time, with a work schedule from Monday to Friday, 5:30 am to 2:00 pm. The role involves various duties related to food service, including setting up and breaking down food stations, portioning food, and delivering meal trays to patients.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job.
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
• May be required to serve a probationary period.
• Designated and/or random drug testing may be required.
• Subject to background/security investigation.
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is required.
• Participation in the COVID-19 vaccination program is required.

Responsibilities

• Sets up and breaks down assigned station with the correct supplies and food items.
• Portions food items into standard serving sizes using the proper utensils and specified dishware.
• Selects and places correct items on patient trays.
• Decides what food items to serve for the most common diets.
• Identifies discrepancies between prescribed diets and food items designated by the menu.
• Sets up dining room tables for service, places food and beverages on tables, and replenishes items as necessary.
• Delivers meal trays to patients' bedsides and reports patients' comments and complaints to the supervisor or dietitian.
• Assists cooks in the food preparation area by weighing, measuring, and assembling ingredients according to standardized recipes.
• Prepares fresh fruit, cold salads, dressings, sandwich fillings, and cold sandwiches.
• Reads and interprets regular or modified menus, individual diet cards, tray tickets, or patient selections.
• Performs heavy-duty cleaning tasks throughout the food service and related areas.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate based on years of service.
• Credit for job-related non-federal experience or active duty military service may be offered.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Administration of Human Resource Programs
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees