Food Service Worker

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 31,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The Southern Arizona VA Healthcare Network is seeking a Food Service Worker (FSW) to support daily operations in Nutrition and Food Services. You will assist in food preparation, dishwashing, storage, and serving areas, including portioning cold foods and dipping hot foods for Veterans.

This role emphasizes safe handling, sanitation, and teamwork. Training and experience requirements are flexible; the evaluation focuses on the ability to follow instructions, use kitchen tools, and maintain a

Qualifications

• Ability to perform duties with minimal supervision
• Ability to read and interpret instructions and specifications
• Proficiency in using kitchen tools and equipment
• Demonstrated dexterity and adherence to safety protocols
• Familiarity with food materials and handling requirements
• Understanding of basic technical practices in food prep
• Commitment to neat, orderly work practices

Responsibilities

• Portioning cold food for service
• Dipping hot food for serving areas
• Washing dishes and maintaining dish room
• Receiving and storing dry and refrigerated items
• Passing trays and assisting in serving areas

Skills

Ability to Do Work with Minimal Superv

Interpret Instructions

Use and Maintain Tools

Dexterity and Safety

Knowledge of Materials

Technical Practices

Work Practices

Job description

The Southern Arizona VA Healthcare Network is recruiting for a Food Service Worker (FSW) assigned to the Nutrition and Food Services. The primary purpose of the FSW position is to support the food service operations provided to Veterans. They work in one or more functional areas such as food preparation, dish and pot washing, dry and refrigerated storage and receiving, and the serving area doing work such as portioning cold food, dipping hot food, working in the dish room and passing trays.

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 on-line 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:

• Ability to Do the Work of the Position without More Than Normal Supervision
• Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (Other Than Blueprint Reading)
• Ability to Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment
• Dexterity and Safety
• Knowledge of Materials
• Technical Practices (Theoretical, Precise, Artistic)
• Work Practices (Including Keeping Things Neat, Clean, and in Order)

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Note: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment.