Food Service Worker

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Village of Bath (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Food Service Worker at the Bath VA Medical Center. This role involves food preparation and service, ensuring safety and quality standards are met while providing support to veterans. Applicants must demonstrate relevant training or experience and be U.S. citizens. Join a dedicated team serving those who served our country.

Qualifications

• Experience includes paid, unpaid, or volunteer work.
• Evidence of training or experience to perform duties.

Responsibilities

• Serve in food preparation and service areas.
• Follow safety and technical practices.

Skills

Dexterity

Safety

Technical Practices

Work Practices

Job description

The incumbent serves as a Food Service Worker in any of the food preparation and service areas of the Bath VA Medical Center.

Duties

Major duties include but are not limited to the following:

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.
• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.

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 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, usually appearing as question 1 in the online questionnaire. Those with at least minimal qualification are considered for further rating; others are eliminated. Potential eligibles are then rated against the remaining job elements:

• Dexterity and Safety
• Interpret Instructions, Specifications (other than blueprint reading)
• Materials
• Technical Practices
• Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment
• Without more than normal supervision
• Work Practices

Experience includes paid, unpaid, volunteer work through programs like Peace Corps, AmeriCorps, and others. Volunteer work can build skills and provide valuable experience. Credit is given for all qualifying experience, including volunteer work.

Note: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours per week. Part-time experience is credited proportionally. Clearly indicate duties, responsibilities, and hours worked per week in each position.

About the company

The United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is a federal department providing lifelong healthcare services to eligible veterans through 1700 VA medical centers and clinics nationwide.