Food Service Worker

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Salisbury (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Food Service Worker for the Salisbury VA Medical Center. The role involves supporting food service operations under supervision, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. Applicants must demonstrate relevant skills and experience, with consideration given to both paid and volunteer work. This position is open continuously until July 14, 2025.

Qualifications

• No specific length of training or experience required, but evidence of ability is needed.

Responsibilities

• Work under supervision in the Nutrition & Food Service.
• Participate in seasonal influenza vaccination program.

Skills

Dexterity and Safety

Follow Directions

Reliability And Dependability

Special Aptitude - Food Service Work

Job description

Food Service Worker Position - Salisbury VA Medical Center

This Food Service Worker position is located within the Nutrition & Food Service at the Salisbury VA Medical Center, Salisbury, North Carolina. The incumbent will work under the supervision of the Food Service Worker Supervisor.

This announcement is open continuously until July 14, 2025. Qualified applicants will be considered and referred as vacancies become available.

Duties

Major duties and responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this job.
• Subject to a background/suitability investigation.
• 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.
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).

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 to demonstrate your ability to perform the duties of this position. Evidence 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 evaluated against the prescribed screen-out element, which usually appears as question 1 in the online questionnaire. Those who meet at least the minimal qualification are considered for further rating; those who do not are rated ineligible and eliminated. The remaining eligibles are then rated against the following Job Elements:

• Dexterity and Safety
• Follow Directions
• Handle Weights and Loads
• Reliability And Dependability
• Special Aptitude - Food Service Work
• Work Practices

Experience includes paid, unpaid, and volunteer work (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps). Volunteer work can build critical skills and provides valuable training. Credit is given for all qualifying experience, including volunteer work.

Note: A full year of work is considered 35-40 hours per week. Part-time experience is credited proportionally. Applicants should clearly indicate the duties, responsibilities, and hours per week for each position.