Food Service Lead - Patient Nutrition & Team Leader

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs seeks a Food Service Worker Lead at the Phoenix VAMC to supervise Wage Grade staff in food service and production.

You will lead tray-line setup, meal service, and sanitation, ensuring adherence to dietary needs and quality standards. You will train lower-graded workers, coordinate production and service in multiple kitchen areas, and maintain safe, sanitary operations across shifts seven days a week.

Responsibilities

• Set up assigned station on the tray line with the correct supplies and food items.
• Serve food cafeteria style by placing uniform portions of food on customers' plates.
• Break down and clean the station when assigned.
• Set up dining room tables for service and replenish items as necessary.
• Return soiled trays and dishes to the dish room.
• Deliver meal trays to patients' bedsides and report comments to supervisor.
• Prepare beverages according to servings required.
• Sort, wash, peel and cut cold foods using knives or equipment.
• Provide assistance to cooks in the food preparation area and assemble ingredients.
• Operate, break down and clean equipment assigned to food service areas.
• Portion items into standard serving sizes and prepare boxed/to-go meals.
• Verify diet trays and identify discrepancies with prescribed diets.
• Distributes menus and surveys to patients and provide information about modified diets.

Job description

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs seeks a Food Service Worker Lead at the Phoenix VAMC to supervise Wage Grade staff in food service and production.

You will lead tray-line setup, meal service, and sanitation, ensuring adherence to dietary needs and quality standards. You will train lower-graded workers, coordinate production and service in multiple kitchen areas, and maintain safe, sanitary operations across shifts seven days a week.