Food Service Worker

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Bonham (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Bonham, TX is seeking a Food Service Worker within the Nutrition & Food Service at the VA Medical Center. The role emphasizes serving meals, following established procedures, and maintaining safety and quality in a federal facility.

Applicants must show evidence of training or experience relevant to the duties, with evaluation under the OPM Federal Wage System standards. The screening-out element determines initial eligibility before further rating.

Qualifications

• Evidence of training or experience demonstrating ability to perform the duties.
• Qualification is evaluated per OPM Federal Wage System standards.
• Screen-out element is used to determine eligibility for further rating.

Skills

Food Service Work

Reliability and Dependability

Work Practices

Follow Directions

Handle Weights and Loads

Job description

This Food Service Worker position is located within the Nutrition & Food Service at the VA Medical Center in Bonham, TX.

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.

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:

• Reliability and Dependability
• Work Practices
• Special Aptitude - Food Service Work
• Handle Weights and Loads
• Follow Directions

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.