Food Service Worker

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dedicated Food Service Worker to join their team at a renowned healthcare facility. This role focuses on delivering high-quality food service while ensuring compliance with safety standards and providing excellent customer service. Ideal candidates will have a passion for food service and the ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment. With opportunities for growth and development, this position is perfect for individuals looking to make a meaningful impact in the lives of veterans through quality nutrition services.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate evidence of training or experience in food service.
• Ability to perform work without more than normal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Assist in food preparation and serving.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety standards.

Skills

Food Preparation

Customer Service

Safety Standards

Materials Handling

Job description

This Food Service Worker position is located within the Nutrition & Food Service at the VA Medical Center in the Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System (VHA). The primary purpose of the food service worker is to provide high-quality food service that meets all food safety requirements and to deliver the highest level of customer service.

Duties

Responsibilities include assisting in food preparation, serving, and maintaining cleanliness and safety standards in accordance with VA policies.

Requirements

• 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 including Resume, Transcripts, etc., is required.
• Selected applicants will complete an online onboarding process and must provide acceptable identification documents as per https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents.
• Effective May 7, 2025, driver’s licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant will not be accepted for employment verification.

Qualifications

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

Experience: No specific length of training and experience is required; however, you must demonstrate evidence of training or experience of sufficient scope and quality to perform the duties of this position. This should be supported by detailed descriptions on your resume. Applicants will be rated according to the OPM Federal Wage System Qualification Standards.

Screen-out element: Your qualifications will be initially evaluated against the prescribed screen-out question, which is typically question 1 in the online questionnaire. Applicants meeting at least the minimum qualification will proceed for further review; those who do not will be rated ineligible and eliminated. Eligible applicants will then be rated against the remaining job elements:

• Ability to perform the work of the position without more than normal supervision
• Dexterity and safety
• Interpret instructions and specifications (excluding blueprint reading)
• Materials handling
• Technical practices
• Use and maintenance of tools and equipment
• Work practices

Experience includes paid, unpaid, volunteer work through programs like Peace Corps, AmeriCorps, or other organizations, which build relevant skills and competencies. Volunteer work can provide valuable training and experience that translate directly to paid employment. Credit will be given for all qualifying experience, including volunteer work.

Note: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours per week. Part-time experience will be credited proportionally. Applicants must clearly specify the duties, responsibilities, and hours worked per week in each position to receive appropriate credit.