Food Service Worker

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

NIHCS Marion, Indiana, is seeking a Food Service Worker to support nutrition and food service operations. The role involves preparing and serving meals in accordance with established guidelines and safety procedures, and assisting with kitchen tasks as needed.

Applicants should show basic training or experience in food service and the ability to work independently within written policies. The position emphasizes adherence to safety, sanitation, and quality standards while supporting a

Qualifications

• Experience demonstrated by training or work in related food service roles.
• Ability to work without more than normal supervision.

Skills

Dexterity and Safety

Interpret Instructions

Materials

Technical Practices

Use and Maintain Tools

Work Practices

Job description

This Food Service Worker position is located within the Nutrition & Food Service at the Northern Indiana Health Care System (NIHCS) in Marion, Indiana.

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:

• Ability To Do the Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision. Tasks related to: performing routine work independently in accordance with written guides and established policy; using judgment in recognizing work objectives and in planning and organizing duties to accomplish those objectives; providing support and guidance to lower-grade employees, including assistance and training on technical work matters.

JOB ELEMENTS.

The below job elements (skills, knowledge, abilities, and personal characteristics considered necessary for success on the job) are approved by the U.S. Office of Personnel Management for individual occupations as well as for jobs having common requirements.

• Dexterity and Safety
• Interpret Instructions, Specifications (other than blueprint reading)
• Materials
• Technical Practices
• Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment
• 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.