Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $18.99 - $22.15
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Fixed Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Life insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Professional development opportunities
federal holidays
Job Description
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Medical Center in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, is currently seeking a Food Service Worker to join its Nutrition and Food Service team. The VA Medical Center is a leading healthcare institution dedicated to providing comprehensive medical services to veterans, ensuring their well-being and quality of life. This facility, located in the heart of Murfreesboro, has a strong commitment to service excellence and upholding the core values of integrity, commitment, advocacy, respect, and excellence, collectively known as "I CARE." These values are fundamental to the culture at the VA and guide all employees in their mission... Show More
Job Requirements
- U.S. citizenship
- Suitable for Federal employment as determined by background investigation
- Passing urinalysis drug screen
- Selective Services registration for males born after 12/31/1959
- Completion of online onboarding process with acceptable identification
- Ability to complete a 1-year probationary period
- Physical ability to perform tasks involving standing, walking, lifting, pushing, pulling, and bending
- Willingness to comply with vaccination requirements including seasonal influenza vaccination or acceptable exemption
- Compliance with the Fair Chance to Compete Act
- Submission of required application documents such as resume and supporting materials
- No requirement for education qualifications
Job Qualifications
- Evidence of training or experience of sufficient scope and quality to perform duties
- Ability to demonstrate knowledge, skills, and abilities relevant to food service
- Skill in dexterity and safety
- Ability to interpret instructions and specifications
- Familiarity with materials and technical practices related to food service
- Ability to use and maintain tools and equipment
- Ability to work without more than normal supervision
- Understanding of food terminology, measurements, and serving information
- Experience with sanitation and food safety practices
- Ability to organize and sequence work logically
- Strong customer service skills in a food service environment
Job Duties
- Sets up dining room tables for service, place food and beverages on tables, and replenishes items as necessary
- Identifies obvious discrepancies between the prescribed diets and the food items designated by the menu
- Uses general sanitation principles to safeguard food against spoilage and waste
- Prevents contamination by cleaning equipment previously used for raw food
- Prepares boxed/to go meals
- Organizes work in a logical sequence
- Serves food cafeteria style by placing uniform portions of food on customers'/patients'/residents' plates
- Prepares fresh fruit/cold salads/dressings/sandwich fillings and cold sandwiches and simple cold desserts in specified quantities
- Provides assistance to cooks in the food preparation area, such as weigh, measure and assemble ingredients according to standardized recipes
- Prepares uncooked food items, such as sandwich spread and salad dressings
- Portions food items into standard serving sizes using the proper utensils and specified dishware
- Prepares beverages according to the number of servings required
- Selects and places correct items on trays
- Reads and interprets a regular or modified menu, individual diet cards, tray tickets or patient selections
- Understands food terminology, measurements, and serving information in standardized recipes and menus
- Sorts, washes, peels and cuts cold foods using knives or other equipment
- Sets up assigned station with the correct supplies and food items
- Operates and breaks down and cleans all equipment assigned to food service and related areas
- Scrapes, soaks, scours, and scrubs cookware and utensils
- Breaks down and cleans food stations
- Separates food waste, trash/recyclables from dishes, glasses and silverware
- Stores sanitized dishes, glasses and silverware
- Returns soiled trays and dishes to the dish room
- Performs heavy-duty cleaning tasks throughout the food service and related areas
- Unloads food/tray delivery carts
- Moves garbage cans when collecting and transferring trash from the work area to the disposal area
- Delivers meal trays
Job Qualifications
Experience
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Job Location
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