Food Service Worker

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Dayton, OH is seeking a Food Service Worker (Wage Grade 2) to join the Nutrition and Food Service team. This position supports meal preparation, serving, cleaning, and related duties in a hospital environment.

You will work Monday through Sunday, 12:30 pm to 9:00 pm with rotating days off. Applicants must meet the basic qualification standards and provide detailed descriptions of training or experience on the resume.

Qualifications

• Experience or training demonstrating ability to perform food service duties.
• Applicants evaluated against standard qualifications and screen-out element applies.

Responsibilities

• Set up cafeteria lines, steam tables, dining room tables and service stands with hot and cold items.
• Serve food cafeteria style and portion onto customers' plates.
• Break down and clean assigned areas after meals and return food to kitchen.
• Deliver meal trays to patients' bedsides and assist with food preparation as needed.
• Operate and maintain kitchen equipment; perform routine cleaning and storage tasks.

Job description

Summary

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.

Summary

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.

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 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.

Duties

• Duties of the position may include but - are not limited to: Set up cafeteria lines - steam tables - dining room tables - and side service stands with hot and cold food items- Serve food cafeteria style by placing uniform portions of food on customers'/patients' plates
• Break down and clean assigned area when the meal is finished and return food to the kitchen
• Set up dining room tables for service - place food and beverages on tables - and replenish items as necessary
• Return soiled trays and dishes to the dish room after meals
• Deliver meal trays to the patients' bedsides
• Brew coffee according to the number of servings required
• Assemble and toss fresh fruit or green salads in quantity using prepared dressings and portions into standard serving sizes
• Apportion other food items into standard serving sizes using the proper utensils and containers
• Make cold sandwiches using prepared ingredients and pack box lunches
• Work in one or more functional areas of the kitchen such as food preparation - dish and pot washing - dry and refrigerated storage and receiving - and the serving line
• Sort - wash - peel and cut fresh fruits and vegetables
• Operate and break down equipment
• Perform heavy-duty cleaning tasks throughout the food service and related areas
• Separate food waste and trash from dishes - glasses and silverware in the dish washing area
• Remove inspection doors - strainer pans - screens and spray arms for preventive maintenance of the dish machine
• Unload delivery trucks
• Store sanitized dishes - glasses and silverware
• Scrape - soak - scour - and scrub the heavier cooking utensils
• Move heavy garbage cans when collecting and transferring trash from the work area to the disposal area
• Performs other related duties as assigned
• Work Schedule: Monday - Sunday - 12:30 pm - 9:00 pm - Rotating Days Off Position Description Title/PD#: Food Service Worker/PD99921A Physical Requirements: Wage Grade 2 Food Service Workers perform work requiring light to moderate physical effort
• They may be required to perform heavy work - such as scouring and scrubbing large size cooking utensils and pushing heavy carts and trucks in unloading - storing - and delivering supplies
• They are subject to continuous standing and walking - and frequent stooping - reaching - pushing - pulling - and bending
• They frequently lift or move objects weighing up to 20 pounds unassisted and occasionally lift or move objects weighing more than 40 pounds with the assistance of others.