Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $23.28 - $27.18
Work Schedule
Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Life insurance
flexible schedule
Paid holidays
Job Description
The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) is a prominent division of the United States Department of Veterans Affairs dedicated to providing comprehensive health care services to veterans. As a vital part of the federal government, VHA runs numerous medical facilities, including hospitals, outpatient clinics, and specialized care centers, with the mission to support veterans and their families by delivering excellent medical care and services. The organization operates with a commitment to innovation and modernization, particularly within its Nutrition and Food Service (NFS) operations. One of its significant initiatives is the NFS Workforce Modernization Plan, a pioneering effort aimed at transforming food... Show More
Job Requirements
- U.S. citizenship
- Ability to serve a 1-year probationary period
- Compliance with mandatory influenza and COVID-19 vaccinations or approved exemptions
- Ability to perform light to moderate physical effort including standing, walking, stooping, reaching, pushing, pulling, and bending
- Willingness to work varied hours including weekends and holidays
- Ability to lift or move objects weighing up to 20 pounds regularly and over 40 pounds occasionally with assistance
- Submission of a clear and specific resume limited to 2 pages
- Adherence to federal employment standards
- Must be able to work at East Orange and Lyons campuses
- Willingness to travel up to 50% or less
- Ability to follow health and safety regulations
- Acceptable performance and conduct during probationary period
Job Qualifications
- Training or experience of sufficient scope and quality to perform the duties of this position
- Ability to demonstrate knowledge, skills, and abilities required for the position
- Dexterity and safety
- Ability to interpret instructions and specifications
- Knowledge of materials
- Understanding of technical practices
- Ability to use and maintain tools and equipment
- Capability to work without more than normal supervision
- Knowledge of proper work practices
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
- Provides assistance to cooks in the food preparation area including assembling, labeling and arranging completed recipe items in preparation for use by cooks
- Prepares fresh fruit/cold salads/dressings/sandwich fillings and cold sandwiches and simple cold desserts along with individual and bulk nourishments and supplement foods and beverages for patients
- Makes final check of diet trays assembled by lower grade workers for completeness, correct food temperatures
- Works in one or more functional areas of the kitchen such as food preparation, dish and pot washing, dry and refrigerated storage and receiving, and the serving line
- Performs heavy-duty cleaning tasks throughout the food service and related areas
- Performing other duties as assigned
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Job Qualifications
Experience
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Job Location
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