Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $18.72 - $21.83
Work Schedule
Rotating Shifts
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off
Life insurance
Flexible spending account
Paid holidays
Job Description
The Dallas VA Medical Center, situated in Dallas, Texas, is a distinguished healthcare institution under the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs dedicated to providing exceptional health care services to veterans. As part of a nationwide network of VA hospitals, the Dallas VA Medical Center is committed to enhancing the health and well-being of veterans through comprehensive medical care, innovative treatments, and compassionate support services. This facility not only serves as a beacon of medical excellence but also as a crucial community resource, offering a broad spectrum of medical programs, including specialized care and rehabilitation services, to meet the diverse needs... Show More
Job Requirements
- U.S. citizenship
- Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation
- Subject to urinalysis drug screening prior to appointment
- Selective Services Registration required for males born after 12/31/1959
- Complete online onboarding process with acceptable identification
- Serve a 1-year probationary period
- Comply with COVID-19 vaccination or exemption policies
- Ability to perform physical work including lifting up to 20 pounds unassisted and occasionally more than 40 pounds with assistance
- Willingness to work rotating shifts, weekends, holidays, and off days
- Ability to stand and walk continuously and perform tasks requiring stooping, reaching, pushing, pulling, and bending
Job Qualifications
- Experience or training in food service or related field demonstrating ability to perform job duties
- Knowledge of food preparation and sanitation practices
- Ability to follow standardized recipes and instructions
- Dexterity and safety in handling kitchen equipment and tools
- Ability to work without more than normal supervision
- Understanding of work practices and technical procedures in food service
- Ability to maintain cleanliness and safety standards in food service areas
Job Duties
- Clean serving areas by sweeping and mopping floors, cleaning and sanitizing work surfaces and food service equipment such as refrigerators, toasters, and coffee machines
- Identify discrepancies between prescribed diets and food items designated by the menu
- Set up dining room tables for service, place food and beverages on tables and replenish items as necessary
- Clean production equipment including steam jacketed kettles and tilt skillets using safe sanitation techniques
- Load and operate dishwashers and cart washing station
- Perform necessary preventative maintenance on equipment
- Transport tray carts to wards and deliver trays directly to patients' bedside or assist patients with transport of meal trays
- Serve food cafeteria style by placing uniform portions on customers/patients/residents’ plates
- Prepare fresh fruit, cold salads, dressings, sandwich fillings, cold sandwiches and simple cold desserts in specified quantities
- Assist cooks in food preparation by weighing, measuring and assembling ingredients according to standardized recipes
- Understand food terminology, measurements and serving information in standardized recipes and menus
- Operate, break down and clean all equipment assigned to food service and related areas
- Perform heavy-duty cleaning tasks throughout the food service and related areas
- Set up serving areas with hot and cold foods, keeping foods appropriately stocked during meal service
- Assemble various items while working in cold food preparation and nourishment area
- Make cold sandwiches using prepared ingredients
- Perform other duties as assigned
Job Qualifications
Experience
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Job Location
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