Food Service Worker

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Lebanon (Lebanon County); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking candidates for a public notice to fill current and potential future vacancies. This open continuous announcement allows applicants to showcase their training and experience, demonstrating their ability to perform the necessary duties. While vacancies may not currently exist, candidates will be rated based on their qualifications against specific job elements. This role offers a unique opportunity to be part of a vital organization, contributing to the well-being of veterans and their families. If you are looking to make a difference, consider applying to this impactful position.

Qualifications

• Evidence of training or experience must support your ability to perform the duties.
• Qualifications evaluated against screen-out elements in the online questionnaire.

Responsibilities

• Major duties include evaluating qualifications based on training and experience.
• Applicants must demonstrate knowledge, skills, and ability to perform duties.

Skills

Dexterity and Safety

Interpret Instructions

Technical Practices

Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment

Work Practices

Job description

This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT. The initial cut-off date for referring eligible applications will be April 25, 2025, and applicants will be referred on an "as needed" basis thereafter.

NOTE: The Announcement will remain open through June 18, 2025, but may be extended if needed before the initial closing date.

Vacancies may not currently exist at all advertised locations, but may later occur before the closing date. Applicants will be notified at the time of referral.

Duties

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

Requirements

Qualifications
You are applying to a public notice to fill current and potential future vacancies. Vacancies may not presently exist and may not become available for the Medical Center locations you are applying to; therefore, there is no guarantee there is a vacancy within the Medical Center location you are applying for.

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 06/18/2025.

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:

1. Dexterity and Safety
2. Interpret Instructions, Specifications (other than blueprint reading)
3. Materials
4. Technical Practices
5. Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment
6. Without more than normal supervision
7. Work Practices

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.