Job Overview
Employment Type
Part-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $21.70 - $25.25
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Life insurance
federal holidays
Flexible spending account
Job Description
The VA Northeast Ohio Healthcare System is a distinguished federal healthcare institution committed to providing exceptional medical care and support services to veterans and their families in the Northeast Ohio region. This healthcare system is part of the United States Department of Veterans Affairs and operates with a mission to enhance the lives of veterans by delivering high-quality, compassionate care and advancing medical research and education. The VA Northeast Ohio Healthcare System comprises multiple medical centers, outpatient clinics, and specialized care facilities, all equipped with state-of-the-art technology and staffed by dedicated healthcare professionals. As a government employer, it offers stable,... Show More
Job Requirements
- You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply
- Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
- You may be required to serve a probationary period
- Subject to background/security investigation
- Pre-employment physical required
- Selected applicants required to complete an online onboarding process
- Participation in seasonal influenza vaccination program is mandatory for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel
- Able to serve a 1-year probationary period evaluating fitness and employment suitability
Job Qualifications
- Experience of sufficient scope and quality to perform the duties of this position effectively
- Demonstrated dexterity and safety in handling food service tasks
- Ability to interpret instructions and specifications including reading menus and tray tickets
- Knowledge of materials and technical practices related to food service
- Skill in using and maintaining tools and equipment related to food preparation and service
- Ability to work without more than normal supervision
- Familiarity with proper work practices in a food service environment
Job Duties
- Reviews worksheets and menus to identify food items, portion sizes and number of portions needed
- Sets up and replenishes serving lines with dishware, napkins, condiments, and hot and cold food items
- Sets up and serves on tray line stations and delay tray area, reading menu and tray tickets and placing food items listed
- Serves cafeteria-style, portioning food for customers according to menu, tray tickets, and/or preferences
- Identifies discrepancies between the prescribed diets and the food items designated on the menu, tray ticket or by the patient preferences
- Reports discrepancies to a supervisor or dietitian
- Decides what food items to serve for common diets such as mechanical, carbohydrate-controlled, and liquid diets
- Determines appropriate food items for modified diets and serves tray/meal items using point of service style meal service
- Gives guidance to lower-graded employees when they are unfamiliarly with servicing appropriate items for a modified diet and when there is no tray ticket or other guidance
- Washes, peels, and cuts fruit and vegetables by hand or machine
- Assembles and mixes salad ingredients and dessert items
- Portions, plates and garnishes salads, desserts, and beverages
- Assembles sandwiches and cold plates for nourishments and meals
- Covers, labels, dates, and stores leftovers
- Transports food delivery carts by hand or motorized vehicles to wards
- Loads and unloads tray carts onto/off delivery truck
- Delivers tray carts to and from rethermalization rooms, docks, and carts
- Passes and collects patient trays according to procedure
- Returns soiled trays, pans, and utensils for cleaning and sanitation
- Breaks down and cleans serving lines and tray-line stations after each meal period and returns food supplies and soiled dishware to designated areas
- Scrapes, sorts, soaks and racks dishware, glasses, and silverware
- Loads and unloads machine
- Scrubs cooking utensils and pans using utilizing three-sink and/or machine-washing methods
- Operates machine washing machines
- checks detergent level and water temperature
- Cleans washing machines and work areas after a meal
- Deep cleans and de-limes washing equipment by removing doors, screens, strained pans, and spray arms as assigned
- Collects trash and transports to disposal area
- Sorts and prepares items for recycling
Job Qualifications
Experience
No experience required
Job Location
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