Food Service Worker

VA Detroit; Lebanon (Lebanon County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in healthcare is seeking a Food Service Worker for the VA Medical Center in Lebanon, PA. This role involves cleaning, food preparation, and delivering meals to patients across rotating shifts. Ideal candidates will demonstrate reliability and a strong aptitude for food service.

Qualifications

• Experience in food service preferred but not required.
• Evidence of training or experience in related duties.
• Applicants will be rated based on food service aptitude and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Cleans serving areas and operates dishwashing equipment.
• Transports and delivers meal trays to patients.
• Sets up serving areas with hot and cold foods.

Skills

Food Service Aptitude

Reliability and Dependability

Follow Directions

Dexterity and Safety

Job description

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Summary
This Food Service Worker position is located within the Nutrition & Food Service at the VA Medical Center in Lebanon, PA.

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

1. Cleans serving areas by sweeping and mopping floors, cleaning/sanitizing work surfaces, and other food service equipment, such as refrigerators, toaster, and coffee machines;
2. Cleans production equipment including steam jacketed kettles, tilt skillets, etc., using appropriate and safe sanitation techniques;
3. Loads and operates dishwashers and cart washing station;
4. Performs necessary preventative maintenance on equipment;
5. Transports tray carts to wards and individually delivers trays directly to the patient's bedside or assists patients with transport of their meal trays;
6. Sets-up serving areas with hot and cold foods, keeping foods appropriately stocked during meal service;
7. Identifies discrepancies between the prescribed diet and/or listed food allergies and the food items listed on the tray ticket;
8. Assembles a variety of items while working in cold food preparation and nourishment area;
9. Makes cold sandwiches using prepared ingredients;
10. Performs other duties as assigned.

Work Schedule: Rotating, 6:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m., 7:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m., 3:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m., 4:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m., with every other weekend and holidays OR every weekend 11:00 a.m. - 7:30 p.m., 12:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. and holidays.

Position Description Title/PD#: Food Service Worker/PD99921S

Physical Requirements: Work is performed in kitchen areas where the steam and heat from cooking and dishwashing equipment often cause uncomfortably high temperatures and humidity. Performs work requiring light to moderate physical effort. 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. Subject to continuous standing and walking, and frequent stooping, reaching, pushing, pulling, and bending. Frequently lifts or moves objects weighing up to 20 pounds unassisted and occasionally lifts or moves objects weighing more than 40 pounds with assistance.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this job
• Subject to a background/suitability investigation
• Designated and/or random drug testing may be required
• May serve a probationary period
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
• A complete application package; Resume, Transcripts, etc.
• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process

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 to perform the duties of this position. Evidence must be supported by detailed descriptions on your resume. Applicants will be rated according to OPM Federal Wage System Qualification Standards.

Screen-out Element: Your qualifications will be evaluated against the prescribed screen out element, which appears as question 1 in the online questionnaire. Those meeting at least the minimal requirement are considered further; those who do not are eliminated. The remaining applicants are rated on other job elements such as Dexterity and Safety, Follow Directions, Handle Weights and Loads, Reliability and Dependability, Food Service Aptitude, and Work Practices.

Experience includes paid, unpaid, volunteer work, and service through programs like Peace Corps or AmeriCorps. Volunteer work can provide valuable skills and experience. Credit is given for all qualifying experience.

Note: A full year of work is considered 35-40 hours per week. Part-time experience is credited proportionally. Applicants must clearly indicate duties and hours worked.

Education: No education requirement.

Additional Information: Under the Fair Chance Act, VA prohibits requesting criminal history before a tentative job offer. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is required for all VA health care personnel. Wearing a face mask is mandatory when exemptions are granted. VA is committed to equal opportunity employment and provides information on the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) and Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) for eligible displaced employees.

Applicants are encouraged to apply online to review and track application status. Supporting documents must be submitted; incomplete applications are ineligible.

Veterans' Preference: Traditional preferences do not apply under this direct-hire authority, but veterans will be given full consideration.

Required Documents: Resume, DD-214, Disability Letter (VA), SF-50, etc. Ensure all necessary documents are included. You will not be contacted for additional info.

Application Process: Applications accepted online. For alternative submission methods, contact the agency listed in the announcement.