Job Overview
Employment Type
Temporary
Internship
Full-time
Part-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $19.12 - $22.30
Work Schedule
Rotating Shifts
Flexible
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off
Life insurance
federal holidays
Thrift Savings Plan
Job Description
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is a renowned federal agency dedicated to providing exceptional healthcare services to America's veterans. Situated within this extensive organization, the VA Medical Center in Fargo, North Dakota, operates a specialized Nutrition and Food Service Department that plays a crucial role in enhancing the health and well-being of veterans through superior dietary support and food service. This department is responsible for preparing nutritious meals, ensuring dietary needs are strictly met, and delivering food services that uphold the highest standards of cleanliness and safety. The facility deeply values core principles encapsulated in their "I CARE" values—Integrity,... Show More
Job Requirements
- U.S. citizenship
- Suitable for Federal employment as determined by a background investigation
- Pass drug screening test prior to appointment
- Selective Service Registration required for males born after 12/31/1959
- Completion of online onboarding process
- Submission of all required application documents
- Agreement to serve a 1-year probationary period
- Willingness to work intermittent or full-time schedules including weekends and holidays
- Ability to perform physical tasks such as standing, walking, lifting up to 40 pounds with assistance
- Compliance with VA vaccination and safety policies
Job Qualifications
- Evidence of training or experience demonstrating knowledge, skills, and ability to perform food service duties
- Ability to interpret instructions and work practices
- Dexterity and safety awareness
- Ability to use and maintain tools and equipment
- Ability to perform duties with minimal supervision
- Experience in food portioning and tray assembly preferred
- Knowledge of basic food safety and hygiene practices
Job Duties
- 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
- Selects and places correct items on patient trays
- Decides what food items to serve for the most common diets
- Identifies obvious discrepancies between the prescribed diets and the food items designated by the menu
- Sets up dining room tables for service, place food and beverages on tables, and replenish items as necessary
- Delivers meal trays to the patients' bedsides
- reporting the patients' comments and complaints to the supervisor or dietitian
- Provides assistance to cooks in the food preparation area, such as weigh, measure and assemble ingredients according to standardized recipes
- Prepares fresh fruit/cold salads/dressings/sandwich fillings and cold sandwiches and simple cold desserts
- Reads and interprets regular or modified menus, individual diet cards, tray tickets or patient selections
- Performs heavy-duty cleaning tasks throughout the food service and related areas
- Performing other duties as assigned
Job Qualifications
Experience
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Job Location
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