Food Service Worker

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

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to serving veterans in the Sierra Nevada region. As a Food Service Worker, you'll play a crucial role in providing nutritious meals and maintaining high standards of safety and sanitation. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the health and well-being of those who have served our country. If you have a passion for food service and a commitment to excellence, this role is perfect for you. Embrace the chance to make a difference in the lives of veterans while working in a supportive and dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in food service operations and safety protocols.
• Ability to work independently and follow detailed instructions.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food and beverages while ensuring safety and sanitation standards.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of food service areas.

Skills

Food and beverage preparation

Safety and sanitation

Computer proficiency

Dishwashing

Modified diets knowledge

Job description

This Food Service Worker position is located within Nutrition & Food Services at the VA Medical Center in Sierra Nevada Health Care System. This position independently performs duties that require proficiency in special procedures and broad knowledge of service operations, such as food and beverage preparation, modified diets, computer proficiency, dishwashing, dry and refrigerated storage, and safety and sanitation.

Duties

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; Resume, Transcripts, etc.
• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (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 cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.

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 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 online 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 includes paid and unpaid work, volunteer work through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps), and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that directly translates to paid employment. All qualifying experience, including volunteer experience, will be credited.

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