Food Service Worker

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Saint Cloud (MN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs as a Food Service Worker. This role involves maintaining sanitation, preparing food, and delivering trays to patients in a busy kitchen environment. The position offers a comprehensive Total Rewards Package, including benefits like paid time off and flexible work schedules. Applicants must demonstrate relevant training or experience.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Child Care Subsidy

Retirement Plans

Insurance

Flexible Work Schedules

Qualifications

• Sufficient training or experience required.
• Detailed resume descriptions needed.

Responsibilities

• Cleans serving areas and food service equipment.
• Delivers trays to patients and assists with transport.
• Prepares cold food items and sandwiches.

Skills

Dexterity

Safety Practices

Job description

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U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs provided pay range

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Base pay range

$17.60/hr - $20.54/hr

Summary

This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT. The initial cut-off date for referring eligible applications will be May 23, 2025. Applicants will be referred on an "as needed" basis thereafter. The announcement remains open through July 25, 2025, but may be extended. Vacancies may not currently exist at all locations but could occur before the closing date. Applicants will be notified at referral.

Duties

• Cleans serving areas and food service equipment.
• Maintains sanitation of production equipment.
• Loads and operates dishwashers and washing stations.
• Performs preventive maintenance on equipment.
• Delivers trays to patients and assists with transport.
• Sets up serving areas with food and maintains stock.
• Checks for discrepancies in diets and allergies.
• Prepares cold food items and sandwiches.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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Benefits include paid time off, parental leave, child care subsidy, retirement plans, insurance, and flexible work schedules. Note: Work may involve rotating weekends and holidays.

Position details

Position Title/PD#: Food Service Worker/PD99921-S.

Physical effort involves working in hot, humid kitchen environments, and performing light to moderate physical tasks, including lifting objects up to 20 pounds unassisted and occasionally more with assistance.

Qualifications

Applicants must demonstrate sufficient training or experience, supported by detailed resume descriptions. The screening will evaluate against the OPM Federal Wage System standards, focusing on key elements like dexterity, safety, and work practices.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship required.
• Complete all application steps, including online assessments.
• Subject to drug testing, background check, and security clearance.
• Selective Service registration for males born after 12/31/1959.
• Participation in seasonal influenza vaccination program required.

Additional information

This announcement may be used for future vacancies. If unable to apply online, contact the agency for alternative submission methods. Veterans and displaced federal employees may have priority under certain programs.

Other details

Entry-level, full-time position in government administration. Work schedule and locations vary. Physical and environmental conditions include working in hot kitchens and performing physical tasks. Education substitution is not available at this grade.