Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Part-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $18.99 - $22.16
Work Schedule
Flexible
Benefits
401(k)
Dental Insurance
employee discount
Flexible Schedule
Health Insurance
Paid sick time
Paid Time Off
Paid training
Vision Insurance
Job Description
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Providence Healthcare System, located in Providence, Rhode Island, is a cornerstone institution dedicated to providing high-quality healthcare services to veterans and their families. As a federal agency, the VA is committed to ensuring that all veterans receive the care and support they deserve through a comprehensive range of medical, rehabilitative, and nutritional services. The Providence VA Medical Center stands as a testament to this commitment, housing a wide array of healthcare programs, including outpatient clinics, specialized medical departments, and nutrition and food services that cater to the diverse needs of its patients.
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Job Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred
- No specific length of training or experience required
- Must demonstrate ability to perform the duties through experience or training
- Ability to handle physical tasks including lifting and standing for extended periods
- Must meet health and safety standards including participation in the seasonal influenza program
- Ability to work various shifts including full-time or part-time schedules
- Must have a clear resume detailing relevant job titles, duties, dates, and work hours
Job Qualifications
- Ability to follow established procedures and sequences of work
- Experience in food service tasks or relevant training preferred
- Capability to perform repetitive assignments with attention to detail
- Basic knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices
- Good physical stamina for heavy-duty cleaning and moving equipment
- Ability to work in a team-oriented environment
- Strong communication skills to interact with patients and staff
Job Duties
- Set up cafeteria lines, steam tables, dining room tables, and side service stands with hot and cold food items
- Serve food cafeteria style by placing uniform portions of food on customers/patients plates
- Break down and clean the assigned area when the meal is finished and return food to the kitchen
- Set up dining room tables for service, place food and beverages on tables, and replenish items as necessary
- Return soiled trays and dishes to the dish room after meals
- Deliver meal trays to the patients bedside
- Brew coffee according to the number of servings required
- Assemble and toss fresh fruit or green salads in quantity using prepared dressings and portions into standard serving sizes
- Apportion other food items into standard serving sizes using the proper utensils and containers
- Make cold sandwiches using prepared ingredients and pack box lunches
- 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
- Sort, wash, peel and cut fresh fruits and vegetables
- Operate and break down equipment
- Perform heavy-duty cleaning tasks throughout the food service and related areas
- Separate food waste and trash from dishes, glasses and silverware in the dish washing area
- Remove inspection doors, strainer pans, screens and spray arms for preventive maintenance of the dish machine
- Unload delivery trucks
- Store sanitized dishes, glasses and silverware
- Scrape, soak, scour, and scrub heavier cooking utensils
- Move heavy garbage cans when collecting and transferring trash from the work area to the disposal area
- Performing other duties as assigned
Job Qualifications
Experience
No experience required
Job Location
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