Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $18.04 - $21.05
Work Schedule
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Life insurance
flexible spending accounts
Employee assistance program
Job Description
The Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Huntington, West Virginia, is a dedicated healthcare institution committed to serving the needs of veterans with the utmost care and compassion. This center is part of the larger U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs network, which provides comprehensive medical services, including specialized programs aimed at improving the health and well-being of those who have served in the military. The Huntington VA Medical Center prides itself on fostering an environment of excellence, respect, and commitment, aligned with the core values symbolized by the acronym I CARE - Integrity, Commitment, Advocacy, Respect, and Excellence. The facility is... Show More
Job Requirements
- U.S. citizenship
- suitability for federal employment determined by a background investigation
- successful completion of a drug test prior to appointment
- selective service registration for males born after 12/31/1959
- completion of an online onboarding process including submission of acceptable identification
- adherence to required application documentation and procedures
- ability to perform physical tasks including standing, walking, lifting up to 40 pounds occasionally with assistance
- willingness to work varied schedules including weekends
- commitment to improving efficiency of the federal government and uphold the United States Constitution
Job Qualifications
- Evidence of training or experience sufficient to demonstrate the ability to perform the duties of the position
- knowledge, skills, and ability to meet the physical demands of the job
- ability to follow directions
- reliability and dependability
- experience handling food service work
- ability to work practices appropriate for the role
- demonstrated dexterity and safety awareness
Job Duties
- Set up cafeteria lines, steam tables, dining room tables, and side service stands with hot and cold food items
- serve food cafeteria style by placing uniform portions of food on customers' or patients' plates
- break down and clean assigned area when the meal is finished and return food to the kitchen
- set up dining room tables for service, place food and beverages on tables, and replenish items as necessary
- return soiled trays and dishes to the dish room after meals
- deliver meal trays to the patients' bedsides
- brew coffee according to the number of servings required
- assemble and toss fresh fruit or green salads in quantity using prepared dressings and portions into standard serving sizes
- apportion other food items into standard serving sizes using the proper utensils and containers
- make cold sandwiches using prepared ingredients and pack box lunches
- work 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
- sort, wash, peel and cut fresh fruits and vegetables
- operate and break down equipment
- perform heavy-duty cleaning tasks throughout the food service and related areas
- separate food waste and trash from dishes, glasses and silverware in the dish washing area
- remove inspection doors, strainer pans, screens and spray arms for preventive maintenance of the dish machine
- unload delivery trucks
- store sanitized dishes, glasses and silverware
- scrape, soak, scour, and scrub the heavier cooking utensils
- move heavy garbage cans when collecting and transferring trash from the work area to the disposal area
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Job Qualifications
Experience
No experience required
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