Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Part-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Exact $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 federal medical facility committed to delivering exceptional healthcare services to Veterans. As part of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, this institution upholds a mission inspired by President Abraham Lincoln's promise to care for those who have served in the nation's military, as well as their families, caregivers, and survivors. The medical center embodies core values that include Integrity, Commitment, Advocacy, Respect, and Excellence, collectively known as "I CARE," which define its culture and the quality of care delivered. This center operates various healthcare programs emphasizing Whole Health,... Show More
Job Requirements
- U.S. citizenship
- suitability for federal employment as determined by background investigation
- successful completion of urinalysis drug screening
- selective service registration for males born after 12/31/1959
- completion of online onboarding process
- submission of required application documents
- physical ability to handle tasks involving lifting, standing, walking, stooping, reaching, pushing, pulling, and bending
- adherence to VA health and safety policies including influenza vaccination or approved exemption
Job Qualifications
- Evidence of training or experience demonstrating ability to perform food service duties
- knowledge of food preparation and sanitation standards
- ability to follow directions
- physical stamina to perform duties including lifting up to 20 pounds unassisted and over 40 pounds with assistance
- reliability and dependability in completing assigned tasks
- experience in handling food safely and efficiently
- skills in operating kitchen equipment
- strong work practices 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
Job Location
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