Food Service Worker Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Demonstrated training or experience of sufficient scope and quality to show the ability to perform the work; no specific length of training or experience is required.
• Provide detailed descriptions of relevant duties and responsibilities on the resume.
• Meet the position's screen-out requirements and demonstrate applicable competencies, including dexterity and safety; interpreting instructions and specifications; materials; technical practices; using and maintaining tools and equipment; working without more than normal supervision; and work practices.
• U.S. citizenship is required, except that non-citizens may be appointed when qualified U.S. citizens cannot be recruited in accordance with VA policy.
• Be suitable for Federal employment, as determined by a background investigation.
• Register for Selective Service if a male born after December 31, 1959.
• Complete required onboarding and provide acceptable identification for pre-employment requirements.
• Serve a one-year probationary period.
• As VA Health Care Personnel, receive the annual seasonal influenza vaccination or obtain an exemption for medical or religious reasons; employees with an exemption must wear a face mask.

Responsibilities

• Provide ongoing instructions and demonstrate proper work methods to lower-grade personnel.
• Prepare and deliver between-meal nourishment and necessary tube feedings.
• Conduct hydration and snack deliveries to patients twice daily as requested.
• Check menus, unit orders, and portioning guides for completeness and accuracy.
• Assist patients with diet restrictions in making daily meal choices.
• Set up cold food items, including salads, desserts, and cold beverages.
• Perform basic food preparation, such as preparing toast, eggs, and coffee.
• Assist cooks by weighing or measuring ingredients and labeling them for use in the production area.
• Make salads, including molded salads, from prepared vegetables and fruits.
• Portion salads, desserts, condiments, and beverages correctly for tray-serving units and the cafeteria.
• Check work in progress for compliance with written guidelines and supervisor instructions.
• Place regular selective or modified diet cards and menus during serving operations.
• Check food from the preparation area for correctness, quality, and temperature.
• Maintain sanitation and properly handle equipment, supplies, utensils, and dishes used in preparation areas.
• Help clean the work area, serving unit, and/or dining room, including floors, equipment, and tables.
• Remain familiar with unit equipment and report maintenance issues to the supervisor.
• Read and interpret regular and modified menus, individual diet cards, and patient selections, and place the correct items on patient trays.
• Provide patient-centered care and customer service, including daily interactions with Veterans to obtain menu selections.

Benefits

• Federal employee benefits package; specific benefits depend on position type and eligibility.
• Potential credit for job-related non-federal experience or active-duty uniformed military service when determining annual leave accrual, subject to request and approval before appointment and not guaranteed.