Job Overview
Employment Type
Temporary
Full-time
Part-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $22.15 - $25.85
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Paid Time Off
Parental leave
Child care subsidy
Retirement Plan
Health Insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
Life insurance
Long-term care insurance
Job Description
The Denver VA Medical Center, part of the Department of Veterans Affairs, is a comprehensive healthcare facility dedicated to serving veterans and their families in the Denver, Colorado area. The center focuses on delivering exceptional medical, nutritional, and support services to ensure the best possible care for the veteran community. As part of its mission, the facility employs skilled professionals committed to upholding the values of the American republic and the United States Constitution while enhancing federal service efficiency.
The Food Service Worker position is a vital role within the Nutrition and Food Service department at the Denver VA Me... Show More
The Food Service Worker position is a vital role within the Nutrition and Food Service department at the Denver VA Me... Show More
Job Requirements
- must be a u.s. citizen to apply
- selective service registration required for males born after 12/31/1959
- may be required to serve a probationary period
- subject to background/security investigation
- pre-employment physical required
- must complete online onboarding and provide acceptable form(s) of identification
- participation in seasonal influenza vaccination program mandatory for department health care personnel
- must serve a one-year probationary period
Job Qualifications
- evidence of training or experience demonstrating ability to perform duties
- knowledge of dexterity and safety practices
- ability to interpret instructions and specifications other than blueprint reading
- knowledge of materials, technical practices, and use of tools and equipment
- ability to work without more than normal supervision
- good work practices
- experience can include paid, unpaid, and volunteer work
- part-time experience credited pro-rated
- no formal education requirement
Job Duties
- sets up and breaks down assigned station with correct supplies and food items
- portions food items into standard serving sizes using proper utensils and specified dishware
- decides what food items to serve for common diets when diet card or tray ticket indicates diet type
- provides patients basic information about modified diets and nutrition services
- identifies discrepancies between prescribed diets and menu food items
- assembles, measures, weighs, or mixes ingredients for basic formulas and supplemental feedings following standardized recipes and sanitary techniques
- delivers meal trays to patients bedsides and reports comments and complaints to supervisor or dietitian
- assists cooks in food preparation including assembling, labeling, and arranging recipe items
- prepares fresh fruit, cold salads, dressings, sandwich fillings, cold sandwiches, simple cold desserts, and supplementary foods and beverages
- performs final check of diet trays assembled by lower grade workers for completeness and correct temperatures
- works in kitchen areas such as food preparation, dishwashing, storage, receiving, and serving line
- performs heavy-duty cleaning tasks throughout food service and related areas
- performs other duties as assigned
Job Qualifications
Experience
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Job Location
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