Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $19.11 - $20.33
Work Schedule
Day Shifts
Fixed Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Life insurance
Vision Insurance
flexible spending accounts
Job Description
The Southern Arizona VA Healthcare Network is a vital part of the United States Department of Veterans Affairs, dedicated to providing exceptional healthcare services to Veterans across Southern Arizona. The network operates various medical centers and outpatient clinics, ensuring Veterans receive comprehensive and compassionate care tailored to their unique health needs. One of its prominent facilities is the Tucson VA Medical Center, situated in Tucson, AZ, which serves as a hub for extensive medical services including acute, long-term, and specialized care to thousands of Veterans in the region. This healthcare network is committed to supporting the health and well-being of... Show More
Job Requirements
- You must be a U.S. citizen to apply
- All applicants tentatively selected are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment
- Selective Service Registration required for males born after 12/31/1959
- Subject to background/security investigation
- Pre-employment physical required
- Complete an online onboarding process with acceptable identification
- Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is mandatory
- Serve a 1-year probationary or 2-year trial period
- Ability to perform physically demanding tasks including standing, walking, stooping, reaching, pushing, pulling, bending
- Ability to lift objects weighing up to 20 pounds unassisted and occasionally more than 40 pounds with assistance
- No education substitution
- Must be available to work Sunday through Saturday with varying shifts
Job Qualifications
- Ability to do the work of the position without more than normal supervision
- Ability to interpret instructions, specifications, etc. (other than blueprint reading)
- Ability to use and maintain tools and equipment
- Dexterity and safety
- Knowledge of materials
- Technical practices (theoretical, precise, artistic)
- Work practices (including keeping things neat, clean, and in order)
- Evidence of training or experience of sufficient scope and quality to perform the duties of the position
- Experience that includes paid and unpaid work, volunteer activities, and other relevant experiences
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 to meet the needs of the medical center
Job Qualifications
Experience
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Job Location
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