Food Service Worker - Direct Hire Authority

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

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at a prominent healthcare facility serving veterans. As a Food Service Worker, you will play a vital role in ensuring quality nutrition for those who have served our country. This position offers an opportunity to work in a supportive environment, where your contributions directly impact the well-being of military veterans. Whether you're preparing meals or maintaining kitchen safety, your efforts will be valued in this meaningful role. If you're passionate about serving others and eager to make a difference, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Evidence of training or experience in food service is required.
• Ability to work without more than normal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Perform duties related to food service within the Nutrition & Food Service.
• Follow safety and work practices in food preparation.

Skills

Dexterity and Safety

Interpret Instructions

Use and Maintain Tools

Work Practices

Job description

This Food Service Worker position is located within the Nutrition & Food Service at the Aleda Lutz VA Medical Center in Saginaw, Michigan.

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
• 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.

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 online 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:

• 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 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.

About the company

The United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is a Cabinet-level executive branch department of the federal government charged with integrating life-long healthcare services to eligible military veterans at the 1700 VA medical centers and outpatient clinics located throughout the country.