Food Service Specialist: Evening Shift, Dish & Tray

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Jefferson Barracks (MO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

US Department of Veterans Affairs at Jefferson Barracks in St. Louis, MO is seeking Wage Grade 2 Food Service Workers. The role involves carrying out multi-step tasks in a kitchen setting, including dishroom duties, tray passing, and portioning foods.

Shifts run 11:30 AM to 8:00 PM, Monday to Friday with rotating weekends and holidays. Applicants should meet the standard federal qualifications; training or experience should demonstrate ability to perform duties with attention to sanitation,

Qualifications

• Ability to concentrate on work assignments despite interruptions and distractions
• Knowledge of sanitation standards and cleaning procedures
• Ability to read and understand schedules, safety data sheets and written instructions
• Understanding of menus, recipes and basic work instructions
• Basic arithmetic to count tables/meals and determine servings
• Knowledge of chemical sanitizers and proper water temperatures for dishwashing
• Interpersonal skills to interact with Veterans, visitors and staff

Responsibilities

• Receive assignments from supervisor and follow specific instructions
• Maintain sanitation, safety and service standards during daily operations
• Operate and care for equipment such as mechanical dishwashers, pot washers, tray conveyors and coffee urns
• Work in a kitchen environment with heat, steam and moving equipment
• Assist with unloading, storing and delivering supplies as needed

Skills

Attention to detail

Food handling

Sanitation standards

Reading comprehension

Menus and recipes

Basic arithmetic

Chemical sanitizers

Interpersonal skills

Job description

US Department of Veterans Affairs at Jefferson Barracks in St. Louis, MO is seeking Wage Grade 2 Food Service Workers. The role involves carrying out multi-step tasks in a kitchen setting, including dishroom duties, tray passing, and portioning foods.

Shifts run 11:30 AM to 8:00 PM, Monday to Friday with rotating weekends and holidays. Applicants should meet the standard federal qualifications; training or experience should demonstrate ability to perform duties with attention to sanitation,