Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $19.75 - $23.04
Work Schedule
Rotating Shifts
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Life insurance
Flexible spending account
Tax-deferred savings plan
Job Description
The VA Central Iowa Health Care System, located in Des Moines, IA, is a prominent healthcare institution dedicated to providing exceptional medical services to Veterans. As part of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, this healthcare system is committed to honoring America's Veterans by offering comprehensive healthcare that promotes their health and well-being. The facility operates within the Midwest Health Care Network, advocating for a Whole Health System of care. This progressive model empowers Veterans to take charge of their health through personalized health plans, facilitated by healing relationships and environments that connect Veterans with their communities. The VA Central... Show More
Job Requirements
- U.S. Citizenship
- Suitable for Federal employment determined by background investigation
- Completion of pre-employment physical examination
- Selective Services Registration for males born after 12/31/1959
- Completion of online onboarding process and provision of acceptable ID
- Completion of all application requirements as detailed
- Willingness to serve a 1-year probationary period
- Ability to work rotating weekend shifts
- Physical ability to perform work requiring light to moderate effort including lifting up to 20 pounds frequently and occasionally over 40 pounds with assistance
- Commitment to uphold the ideals of federal service and the U.S. Constitution
Job Qualifications
- Demonstrated ability to perform tasks of food preparation and service
- Experience in food service or related work preferred but not required
- Ability to follow established sanitation, safety, and procedural standards
- Ability to work with minimal supervision
- Physical capability to perform duties involving standing, walking, lifting, and handling kitchen equipment
- Good communication skills
- Ability to handle multiple tasks in a repetitive work environment
- Knowledge of safety practices related to kitchen and food service operations
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 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 bedsides
- 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
- 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
Job Qualifications
Experience
No experience required
Job Location
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