Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $19.50 - $22.78
Work Schedule
Rotating Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Life insurance
annual leave
Flexible spending account
Job Description
The Southern Arizona VA Healthcare Network is a leading federal healthcare provider dedicated to serving the health needs of United States veterans across southern Arizona. Part of the Department of Veterans Affairs, this network encompasses several facilities focused on delivering comprehensive medical care, wellness programs, and supportive services tailored to veterans. The Tucson VA Medical Center, a significant facility within the network, operates with a mission to provide high-quality, compassionate care rooted in the core values of integrity, commitment, advocacy, respect, and excellence. The center is committed to integrating cutting-edge medical expertise with compassionate patient care designed to improve veterans'... Show More
Job Requirements
- Must be a U.S. citizen
- Must pass urinalysis screening prior to appointment
- Selective Service Registration required for males born after 12/31/1959
- Subject to background/security investigation
- Pre-employment physical required
- Complete an online onboarding process including acceptable identification documents
- Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program required
- Must be willing to serve a 1-year probationary or 2-year trial period
- Work involves standing, walking, stooping, reaching, pushing, pulling, bending, and lifting objects up to 20 pounds unassisted and sometimes over 40 pounds with assistance
Job Qualifications
- Ability to do the work of the position without more than normal supervision
- Ability to interpret instructions, specifications, etc. (other than blueprint reading)
- Ability to use and maintain tools and equipment
- Dexterity and safety
- Knowledge of materials
- Technical practices (theoretical, precise, artistic)
- Work practices (including keeping things neat, clean, and in order)
- Evidence of training or experience sufficient to perform the duties of the position
- Ability to perform physical tasks associated with the job
- Effective communication skills
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
- Selects and places correct items on patient trays
- Decides what food items to serve for the most common diets
- Identifies obvious discrepancies between the prescribed diets and the food items designated by the menu
- Sets up dining room tables for service, place food and beverages on tables, and replenish items as necessary
- 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, such as weigh, measure and assemble ingredients according to standardized recipes
- Prepares fresh fruit/cold salads/dressings/sandwich fillings and cold sandwiches and simple cold desserts
- Reads and interprets regular or modified menus, individual diet cards, tray tickets or patient selections
- Performs heavy-duty cleaning tasks throughout the food service and related areas
- Performing other duties as assigned to meet the needs of the medical center
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Job Qualifications
Experience
No experience required
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