Food Service Worker

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

US Department of Veterans Affairs in Las Vegas, NV seeks a Full-Time Food Service Worker within the Nutrition and Food Service at the VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System (VASNHS). The role contributes to the preparation of meal items, assembly of meal trays, and delivery of meals to Veterans on a full-time basis.

Applicants should be prepared to meet Direct-Hire Authority requirements and provide evidence of training or experience as described in the job announcement.

Qualifications

• Evidence of training or experience sufficient to perform the duties; must be supported by your resume.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meal items.
• Assemble meal trays.
• Deliver meals to Veterans.

Job description

The Full Time Food Service Worker position is located within the Nutrition and Food Service at the VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System (VASNHS) in Las Vegas, NV. The position contributes to the preparation of meal items, the assembly of meal trays and the delivery of meals to Veterans.

DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY:

This position is being filled using Direct-Hire Authority (5 CFR 337.201) for this occupation. 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:

• Dexterity and Safety
• Follow Directions
• Handle Weights and Loads
• Reliability And Dependability
• Special Aptitude - Food Service Work
• 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.