Food Service Worker

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dedicated Food Service Worker to join their Nutrition & Food Service team. This role involves providing essential food service assistance within a dynamic environment, ensuring high standards of safety and sanitation. Candidates should possess a strong knowledge of food preparation, modified diets, and the ability to work independently. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to the well-being of others while gaining valuable experience in a supportive setting. If you have a passion for food service and a commitment to excellence, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in food service operations and ability to work independently.
• Knowledge of safety and sanitation practices in food handling.

Responsibilities

• Perform food and beverage preparation tasks independently.
• Maintain safety and sanitation standards in food service.

Skills

Food and Beverage Preparation

Safety and Sanitation

Computer Proficiency

Dishwashing

Modified Diets Knowledge

Job description

This Food Service Worker position is located within the Nutrition & Food Service at the VA Medical Center in Cincinnati, Ohio. The purpose of the position is to provide food service assistance in the Department. The employee must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to complete the duties of the position.

Duties

This position independently performs duties that require proficiency in special procedures and broad knowledge of service operations, such as food and beverage preparation, modified diets, computer proficiency, dishwashing, dry and refrigerated storage, and safety and sanitation.

Major duties and responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

Requirements

Qualifications

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 online 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

Note: Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Federal Wage System Qualifications. For this position, the job element method is used to match what you, the applicant, can do against what the work calls for. Your knowledge, skills and abilities will be compared to the knowledge, skills and abilities (called job elements) needed for success. Your qualifications will first be evaluated against the prescribed screen out element, "Ability to perform the work of the position without more than normal supervision." Applicants who meet this are considered for further rating; others are ineligible. The potential eligibles are then rated against the remaining job elements. While a specific length of training and experience is not required, your responses to the questionnaire must be supported by detailed descriptions of your experience on your resume.

Experience includes paid and unpaid work, volunteer work through programs like Peace Corps, AmeriCorps, and other organizations. Volunteer work helps build critical skills and provides valuable training and experience that can translate to paid employment. All qualifying experience, including volunteer work, will be credited.

Note: A full year of work is considered 35-40 hours per week. Part-time experience will be credited proportionally. Applicants should clearly indicate the duties, responsibilities, and hours per week for each position held.