Food Service Worker

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The US Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a primary shift supervisor for the Food Service Section at the VA Medical Center in Lexington, Kentucky. You will supervise the Food Service Workers and coordinate food service activities across departments to ensure efficient operations and compliance with procedures.

Applicants should show evidence of training or experience sufficient to perform the duties.

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate training or experience sufficient to perform the duties.
• Evidence must be provided on resume; applicants will be rated according to the OPM Federal Wage System standards.
• Note: a full year of work is 35-40 hours per week; part-time experience is credited proportionally.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary shift supervisor for all food service activities.
• Coordinate the activities of Food Service Workers across the Food Service Section at the VA Medical Center in Lexington, KY.

Job description

This position serves as the primary shift supervisor and will be directly responsible for the supervision of all food service activities and coordinates the activities of the Food Service Workers in the different elements of the Food Service Section at the VA Medical Center in Lexington, Kentucky.

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
• Interpret Instructions, Specifications (other than blueprint reading)
• Lead or Supervise
• 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.