Food Service Worker

VA Detroit; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in Washington, D.C. is seeking a Food Service Worker to join their Nutrition and Food Service team. The role involves setting up and serving food, cleaning, and ensuring a safe and efficient kitchen environment. Ideal candidates will have experience in food service and the ability to handle various kitchen tasks. This position requires working various shifts, including evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Experience in food service or similar environment required.
• Ability to perform heavy-duty cleaning tasks.

Responsibilities

• Set up and serve food cafeteria style.
• Deliver meal trays to patients' bedsides.
• Perform heavy-duty cleaning throughout food service areas.

Skills

Food Preparation

Customer Service

Job description

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Summary

This position is located in the Nutrition and Food Service at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Washington, D.C.

Duties

Major Duties Include But Not Limited To

1. Set up cafeteria lines, steam tables, dining room tables, and side service stands with hot and cold food items.
2. Serve food cafeteria style by placing uniform portions of food on customers'/patients' plates.
3. Break down and clean assigned area when the meal is finished and return food to the kitchen.
4. Set up dining room tables for service, place food and beverages on tables, and replenish items as necessary.
5. Return soiled trays and dishes to the dish room after meals.
6. Deliver meal trays to the patients' bedsides.
7. Brew coffee according to the number of servings required.
8. Assemble and toss fresh fruit or green salads in quantity using prepared dressings and portions into standard serving sizes.
9. Apportion other food items into standard serving sizes using the proper utensils and containers.
10. Make cold sandwiches using prepared ingredients and pack box lunches.
11. Work in one or more functional areas of the kitchen such as food preparation, dish and pot washing, dry and refrigerated storage and receiving, and the serving line.
12. Sort, wash, peel and cut fresh fruits and vegetables.
13. Operate and break down equipment.
14. Perform heavy-duty cleaning tasks throughout the food service and related areas.
15. Separate food waste and trash from dishes, glasses and silverware in the dish washing area.
16. Remove inspection doors, strainer pans, screens and spray arms for preventive maintenance of the dish machine.
17. Unload delivery trucks.
18. Store sanitized dishes, glasses and silverware.
19. Scrape, soak, scour, and scrub the heavier cooking utensils.
20. Move heavy garbage cans when collecting and transferring trash from the work area to the disposal area.
21. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Work Schedule

Various Rotating Shifts, Evenings, Weekends and Holidays

Position Details

Position Description Title/PD#: Food Service Worker/PD05951A

Physical Requirements

Work is performed in kitchen areas where the steam and heat from cooking and dishwashing equipment often cause uncomfortably high temperatures and humidity. The work area is well-lighted but usually noisy from food service activities, and there is danger of slipping on floors where food or beverages have been dropped. Food service workers are regularly exposed to hot liquids, sharp cutting blades, hot working surfaces, and extreme temperature changes when entering walk-in refrigeration or freezing units.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• 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

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

Resume Requirements

• Your resume must include the following information for each job listed: Job Title (for each position), Description of duties (be as detailed as possible), Month and year start/end dates (e.g., June 2018 to April 2020), Full-time or part-time status (include average hours worked per week)

Experience: Evidence of training or experience of sufficient scope and quality to perform the duties of this position must be demonstrated 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 screen out element, which assesses basic ability to perform the work. Those meeting at least the minimum will be considered further. The remainder will be ineligible.

Volunteer and Other Experience

Volunteer work and unpaid experience are credited if they demonstrate the necessary skills and knowledge.

Note

A full year of work is considered 35-40 hours/week. Part-time experience is credited proportionally. Indicate duties and hours worked clearly.

Additional Information

Includes details on drug testing, vaccination requirements, veterans' preference, and other employment policies.