Food Service Worker

Ansible Government Solutions; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Ansible Government Solutions, LLC (Ansible) is seeking Food Service Workers to support operations at the VA Palo Alto Health Care System in Palo Alto, CA. The position emphasizes sanitation, dishwashing, and assisting kitchen staff to ensure safe, efficient meal service. Applicants must be U.S.

citizens, hold a current Food Handler Certificate (ServSafe or ANSI‑approved), and pass a background check. The job pays $30-35/hr and requires physical capability to lift and move heavy loads as part of

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this job.
• Current Food Handler Certificate from ServSafe, or ANAB‑accredited / ANSI‑approved program.
• Subject to a background/suitability investigation.
• Employment reference checks.
• Completed physical examination prior to starting.
• A complete application package; onboarding may be required.

Responsibilities

• Operate commercial dish machines.
• Scrape, soak, scour, and scrub cookware and utensils.
• Sort, stack, and rack trays for washing.
• Remove clean trayware and store sanitized dishes, glasses, and silverware.
• Clean and sanitize pots and pans manually using a three-compartment sink.
• Clean and sterilize kitchen equipment and work areas.
• Perform heavy-duty cleaning.
• Sweep and mop designated areas.
• Separate food waste, trash, recycling, and compost.
• Empty waste containers and transport to designated receptacles.
• Clean delivery carts and food service equipment.
• Retrieve soiled carts from patient units and deliver clean carts to units.
• Support overall kitchen and meal service operations.

Skills

Food handling

Sanitation

Physical endurance

Education

ServSafe Food Handler Certificate

ANAB/ANSI-approved food safety program

Job description

Overview

Ansible Government Solutions, LLC (Ansible) is currently seeking Food Service Workers to support operations at the VA Palo Alto Health Care System located at 3801 Miranda Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94304. If you accept employment with Ansible, you must also acknowledge that any assigned schedule is subject to change at the direction of either Ansible or its customers.

Ansible Government Solutions, LLC (Ansible) is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) providing Federal customers with solutions in many arenas. Our customers face wide-ranging challenges in the fields of national security, health care, and information technology. To address these challenges, we employ intelligent and committed staff who take care of our customers' success as if it is their own.

Responsibilities

• Operate commercial dish machines
• Scrape, soak, scour, and scrub cookware and utensils
• Sort, stack, and rack trays for washing
• Remove clean trayware and store sanitized dishes, glasses, and silverware
• Clean and sanitize pots and pans manually using a three-compartment sink
• Clean and sterilize kitchen equipment and work areas
• Perform heavy-duty cleaning
• Sweep and mop designated areas
• Separate food waste, trash, recycling, and compost
• Empty waste containers and transport to designated receptacles
• Clean delivery carts and food service equipment
• Retrieve soiled carts from patient units
• Deliver clean carts to designated hospital units
• Support overall kitchen and meal service operations

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this job
• Current Food Handler Certificate from:
  • ServSafe, or
  • ANAB-accredited / ANSI-approved program
• Subject to a background/suitability investigation
• Employment reference checks
• Completed physical examination prior to starting
• A complete application package
• Selected applications will be required to complete an online onboarding process

Position Pays: $30-35/hr

All candidates must be able to:

• Sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, twist, and reach above shoulders during the work shift
• Lift up to 50 lbs from floor to waist
• Lift up to 20 lbs
• Carry up to 40 lbs a reasonable distance
• Push/pull with 30 lbs of force

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.