Food Service Worker

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 38,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

The US Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration in Dayton, Ohio, is updating its Nutrition and Food Service operations under the NFS Modernization Initiative to deliver coordinated care to Veterans. Applicants will be evaluated under OPM standards and must show evidence of training or experience sufficient to perform the duties.

The advertisement notes a two-page resume requirement and outlines screen-out elements such as reliability, work practices, aptitude with cooking

Qualifications

• Demonstrate training or experience sufficient to perform the duties; supported by resume.
• Evidence of knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the duties; evaluated per OPM standards.
• Two-page resume requirement noted for this position.
• Note on full-year work defined as 35–40 hours per week; part-time experience credited proportionally.

Skills

Reliability

Work practices

Cooking tools

Weight handling

Follow directions

Dexterity and safety

Tools

Cooking and serving tools

Job description

TWO PAGE RESUME REQUIREMENT APPLIES TO THIS POSITION. The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) has adopted the Nutrition and Food Service (NFS) Modernization Initiative which is a new model of organizing and consolidating essential Nutrition and Food Service functions and services to the Medical Center. This streamlined and focused approach moves VHA forward in its continuum of providing comprehensive, compassionate, and coordinated care to Veterans.

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 (Includes Keeping Things Neat, Clean and in Order)
• Special Aptitude - Ability to use and maintain to use and maintain cooking and serving tools
• Ability to handle weights and loads
• Ability to follow directions
• Ability to operate with dexterity and safety

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.

A Healthcare System Serving Ohio, Indiana and Michigan (VISN 10) advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers. This is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullest. As an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care, you will operate in a model with three core elements, seeking to create a personalized health plan for each Veteran. This is done in the context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veteran's community. This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to Honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being.