Food Service Worker

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The US Department of Veterans Affairs, Boise VA Medical Center in Boise, ID, is seeking a Food Service Worker to perform in food service operations including handling, preparation, storage and delivery of meals.

The position emphasizes safety, quality standards, and the ability to follow detailed instructions to support patient and staff meals. Training and experience demonstrating capability will be reviewed under applicable federal standards.

Qualifications

• Experience not strictly required, but must show evidence of training or experience of sufficient scope and quality to perform the work.
• Applicants will be evaluated according to OPM Federal Wage System Qualification Standards.
• Volunteer work and varied experiences are acceptable if they demonstrate relevant competencies.

Responsibilities

• Perform food service operations including food handling, preparation, storage and delivery.
• Ensure cleanliness and safety in food handling and preparation areas.
• Follow instructions and specifications for meal preparation and distribution.

Job description

This position is located within the Nutrition and Food Services at the Boise VA Medical Center in Boise, ID. The primary purpose of this position is to perform in food service operations including food handling, preparation, storage and delivery.

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 OPM Federal Wage System Qualification Standards.

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:

• Dexterity and Safety
• Interpret Instructions, Specifications (other than blueprint reading)
• Materials
• Technical Practices
• Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment
• Without more than normal supervision
• Work Practices

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.