Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $18.89 - $22.04
Work Schedule
Rotating Shifts
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off
Life insurance
Flexible spending account
federal holidays
Employee assistance program
Job Description
The Lexington VA Medical Center, located in Lexington, Kentucky, is a premier healthcare institution dedicated to providing exceptional veterans' healthcare services with an emphasis on compassion, efficiency, and integrity. This esteemed facility is part of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs healthcare system, which is committed to delivering comprehensive and high-quality medical care to the veterans community. The Lexington VA Medical Center is recognized for its state-of-the-art medical technologies, experienced healthcare professionals, and a supportive work environment that fosters career growth and personal development. As a federal institution, it upholds the principles of public service and the highest ethical standards... Show More
Job Requirements
- U.S. Citizenship
- Suitable for federal employment as determined by background investigation
- Pass urinalysis drug screening
- Selective Service Registration for males born after 12/31/1959
- Complete online onboarding and provide acceptable forms of identification
- Fulfill all application and documentation requirements
- Serve a 1-year probationary period
- Commitment to public service and upholding U.S. Constitution
- Ability to perform physical duties including lifting up to 40 pounds with assistance
- Work rotating shifts including weekends and holidays
- Compliance with Department of Veterans Affairs influenza vaccination policy
- No promotion potential for this position
Job Qualifications
- No specific length of training or experience required
- Ability to perform duties with attention to safety and instructions
- Experience in food handling or preparation is beneficial
- Ability to interpret instructions, specifications, and diet requirements
- Capability to use and maintain kitchen tools and equipment
- Ability to work with minimal supervision
- Good physical stamina to meet position demands
- Clear and detailed resume evidencing relevant skills and experience
Job Duties
- Set up and break down assigned stations with the correct supplies and food items
- Portion food items into standard serving sizes using proper utensils and specified dishware
- Select and place correct items on patient trays
- Decide what food items to serve for the most common diets
- Identify discrepancies between prescribed diets and menu items
- Set up dining room tables for service and replenish items as necessary
- Deliver meal trays to patients’ bedsides and report comments or complaints to supervisors
- Assist cooks in weighing, measuring, and assembling ingredients according to recipes
- Prepare fresh fruit, cold salads, dressings, sandwich fillings, and simple cold desserts
- Read and interpret menus, diet cards, tray tickets, or patient selections
- Perform heavy-duty cleaning throughout food service and related areas
- Perform other assigned duties as needed
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Experience
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