Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $20.58 - $24.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Day Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Life insurance
Paid holidays
flexible spending accounts
Job Description
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Medical Center in Salt Lake City, Utah, is a vital healthcare institution dedicated to serving the needs of veterans and their families. As part of the Nutrition and Food Service (N&FS) department, this facility plays a crucial role in delivering high-quality nutritional care and food services to support the health and well-being of veterans. The VA Medical Center stands committed to providing compassionate, comprehensive, and timely healthcare services with the utmost respect and care for those who have served our country. With a strong emphasis on excellence and a mission to improve the quality... Show More
Job Requirements
- U.S. citizenship
- Suitable for Federal employment as determined by a background investigation
- Successful passing of urinalysis drug screening prior to appointment
- Selective Services registration for males born after 12/31/1959
- Completion of online onboarding process and provision of acceptable identification
- Completion of all application requirements as detailed in the announcement
- Agreement to serve a one-year probationary period
Job Qualifications
- Evidence of training or experience demonstrating the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the duties of the position
- Dexterity and safety
- Ability to interpret instructions and specifications other than blueprint reading
- Knowledge of materials and technical practices
- Ability to use and maintain tools and equipment
- Ability to work without more than normal supervision
- Knowledge of work practices
- Experience may include paid and unpaid work including volunteer work through National Service programs
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
- Decides what food items to serve for the most common diets when the diet card or tray ticket identifies only the kind of diet called for
- Provides patients with basic information about modified diets and the nutrition services that are available
- Identifies obvious discrepancies between the prescribed diets and the food items designated by the menu
- Follows directions in assembling, measuring, weighing, or mixing ingredients for basic formulas and supplemental feedings following standardized recipes and using sanitary techniques
- Delivers meal trays to the patients' bedsides, reporting the patients' comments and complaints to the supervisor or dietitian
Job Qualifications
Experience
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Job Location
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