Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $19.12 - $22.35
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off
Life insurance
Flexible spending account
Employee assistance program
Job Description
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Medical Center in Albany, New York, is proud to offer a rewarding career opportunity in its Nutrition and Food Service department. This federal facility is dedicated to providing comprehensive healthcare to veterans, demonstrating a strong commitment to excellence, integrity, and service to those who have served the country. The VA Medical Center in Albany is a part of a nationwide network of VA healthcare facilities that work together to deliver high-quality patient care tailored to veterans' unique needs. With an emphasis on both medical treatment and supportive services such as nutrition, this center... Show More
Job Requirements
- U.S. citizenship
- Suitable for federal employment as determined by background investigation
- Successful completion of urinalysis drug screening prior to appointment
- Selective Services registration required for males born after 12/31/1959
- Completion of online onboarding process with acceptable identification
- Commitment to serve a 1-year probationary period
- Ability to work in hot, humid kitchen environment
- Capability to perform light to moderate physical work, including lifting objects up to 20 pounds unassisted and occasionally more than 40 pounds with assistance
- Continuous standing, walking, stooping, reaching, pushing, pulling, and bending
- Compliance with seasonal influenza vaccination or exemption requirements
- Adherence to Fair Chance to Compete Act provisions
- Submission of all required application documents
- Understanding of the direct-hire authority hiring process
Job Qualifications
- Ability to demonstrate knowledge, skills, and ability to perform food service tasks
- Experience or training in food service operations
- Capability to work under minimal supervision
- Understanding of safety and sanitation procedures
- Ability to interpret instructions and specifications related to food service
- Experience in operating and maintaining kitchen equipment
- Ability to perform physical tasks involved in food service work
- Good communication and teamwork skills
Job Duties
- Cleans serving areas by sweeping and mopping floors, cleaning/sanitizing work surfaces, and other food service equipment such as refrigerators, toaster, and coffee machines
- Cleans production equipment including steam jacketed kettles, tilt skillets, etc. using appropriate and safe sanitation techniques
- Loads and operates dishwashers and cart washing station
- Performs necessary preventative maintenance on equipment
- Transports tray carts to wards and individually delivers trays directly to the patient's bedside or assists patients with transport of their meal trays
- Sets-up serving areas with hot and cold foods, keeping foods appropriately stocked during meal service
- Identifies discrepancies between the prescribed diet and/or listed food allergies and the food items listed on the tray ticket
- Assembles a variety of items while working in cold food preparation and nourishment area
- Make cold sandwiches using prepared ingredients
- Performing other duties as assigned
Job Qualifications
Experience
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Job Location
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