Patient Meal Service & Diet Support Aide

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Food Service Worker at the VA Medical Center in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

The role involves setting up stations, portioning food, delivering meals to patients and assisting cooks in standard food preparation procedures. Duties include interpreting menus and diet cards, maintaining sanitation, and performing routine cleaning tasks throughout the kitchen and dining areas.

Responsibilities

• Sets up and breaks down assigned station with the correct supplies and food items
• Portions food items into standard serving sizes using the proper utensils and specified dishware
• Delivers meal trays to the patients' bedsides
• Reports patient comments and complaints to the supervisor or dietitian
• Provides assistance to cooks in the food preparation area using standardized recipes
• Prepares fresh fruit, salads, dressings and simple cold dishes
• Reads and interprets menus, diet cards, tray tickets or patient selections
• Performs heavy-duty cleaning tasks in the food service and related areas
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Work Schedule: 6am-10am or 3:30pm-7:30pm; physical effort includes standing, bending, and occasional lifting up to 40 pounds

Job description

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Food Service Worker at the VA Medical Center in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

The role involves setting up stations, portioning food, delivering meals to patients and assisting cooks in standard food preparation procedures. Duties include interpreting menus and diet cards, maintaining sanitation, and performing routine cleaning tasks throughout the kitchen and dining areas.