Patient Dining Services Specialist

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Dayton, OH is seeking a Food Service Worker to support meal preparation and service in a hospital setting. You will set up stations, prepare and portion food, and deliver trays to patients. The role requires adherence to menus, dietary restrictions, and sanitation standards.

Responsibilities include assisting cooks, handling cafeteria service, and maintaining a clean work environment. Rotating shifts and physical duties are involved in this federal position.

Qualifications

• Experience in food service is helpful but not required; training provided.
• Ability to follow recipes and standard menus.
• Willingness to perform physically demanding tasks and stand for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Set up assigned station with supplies and food items.
• Serve food in cafeteria style and replenish items as needed.
• Deliver meal trays to patients and report feedback to supervisor.
• Prepare beverages and simple cold items per standardized recipes.
• Assist cooks with weighing, measuring, and assembling ingredients.
• Operate and clean equipment in food service areas.
• Perform heavy cleaning tasks and proper waste disposal.

Skills

Food service

Customer service

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Tools

Kitchen equipment

Job description

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Dayton, OH is seeking a Food Service Worker to support meal preparation and service in a hospital setting. You will set up stations, prepare and portion food, and deliver trays to patients. The role requires adherence to menus, dietary restrictions, and sanitation standards.

Responsibilities include assisting cooks, handling cafeteria service, and maintaining a clean work environment. Rotating shifts and physical duties are involved in this federal position.