Food Service Worker

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

The New Mexico VA Healthcare Network is seeking a Food Service Worker to join the Nutrition and Food Service Line. Responsibilities include food prep, modified diets, dishwashing, storage, and sanitation within a health-care kitchen environment.

The position emphasizes independent handling of specialized tasks and strong knowledge of service operations and computer use. Applicants should be prepared for a rigorous screening process and adherence to federal employment standards.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of service operations, including patient-focused food service.
• Ability to use computers in a food service setting; familiarity with food service software or POS systems could be beneficial.
• Understanding of safety, sanitation, and handling of food in a health-care environment.

Responsibilities

• Food preparation and assembly for modified diets.
• Dishwashing, storage, and sanitation of kitchen facilities.
• Operate independently and follow established procedures in a health-care kitchen.

Skills

Service operations knowledge

Computer proficiency

Food safety

Job description

The New Mexico VA Healthcare Network is hiring a Food Service Worker for the Nutrition and Food Service Line. Responsibilities include food prep, modified diets, dishwashing, storage, and sanitation, requiring independent handling of specialized tasks and strong knowledge of service operations and computer use.

To qualify for this position

applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

EXPERIENCE

A specific length of training and experience is not required, but you must show evidence of training or experience of sufficient scope and quality of your ability to do the work of this position. Evidence which demonstrates you possess the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the duties of this position must be supported by detailed descriptions of such on your resume. Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Federal Wage System Qualification Standards.

Preferred experience

Incumbent is required to know a broad knowledge of service operations, modified diets to include food prep, and have computer proficiency.

SCREEN-OUT ELEMENT

Your qualifications will first be evaluated against the prescribed screen out element, which usually appears as question 1 in the on-line questionnaire. Those applicants who appear to possess at least the minimal acceptable qualification requirement are considered for further rating; those who do not are rated ineligible and are eliminated. The potential eligibles are then rated against the remainder of the Job Elements:

• Ability to Do the Work of the Position without More Than Normal Supervision
• Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (Other Than Blueprint Reading)
• Ability to Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment
• Dexterity and Safety
• Knowledge of Materials
• Technical Practices (Theoretical, Precise, Artistic)
• Work Practices (Including Keeping Things Neat, Clean, and in Order)

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Note

A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment.