Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Part-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $25.54 - $29.75
Work Schedule
Rotating Shifts
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Life insurance
Flexible spending account
Employee assistance program
Job Description
The Ann Arbor VA Medical Center is a renowned healthcare establishment dedicated to providing exceptional medical services to veterans and their families. Located in Ann Arbor, MI, this facility is part of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs system, committed to honoring those who have served the nation through comprehensive healthcare and support programs. The center employs a diverse team of healthcare and support professionals who work collaboratively to ensure the highest standards of care and service are maintained throughout the medical facility. The Ann Arbor VA Medical Center emphasizes the importance of a supportive workplace culture, continuous professional development,... Show More
Job Requirements
- U.S. citizenship
- suitability for Federal employment as determined by a background investigation
- pass urinalysis drug test prior to appointment
- selective service registration required for males born after 12/31/1959
- completion of online onboarding process with acceptable identification
- willingness to serve a 1-year probationary period
- physical ability to perform duties including heavy cleaning and lifting up to 40 pounds occasionally
- ability to work rotating shifts including weekends and holidays
- completion of all application requirements as per job announcement
- compliance with employment policies regarding criminal history and influenza vaccination
- no relocation or recruitment incentives authorized
Job Qualifications
- A specific length of training and experience is not required, but must show evidence of training or experience of sufficient scope and quality to perform the duties of this position
- knowledge of dexterity and safety
- ability to interpret instructions and specifications other than blueprint reading
- familiarity with materials
- understanding of technical practices
- ability to use and maintain tools and equipment
- capacity to work without more than normal supervision
- adherence to work practices
- experience with food service operations preferred, including knowledge of sanitation standards, appropriate food temperature regulations and procedures to prevent contamination
- interpersonal and customer service skills
- ability to execute tasks quickly and accurately
- basic computer skills
- healthcare food service experience preferred
- ServSafe certification preferred
- culinary degree or advanced education is a plus but not required
Job Duties
- Set up assigned station with the correct supplies and food items
- serve food cafeteria style by placing uniform portions of food on customers' plates
- break down and clean the station when assigned
- 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
- deliver meal trays to patients' bedsides and report patients' comments and complaints to supervisor or dietitian
- prepare beverages according to the number of servings required
- prepare fresh fruit, cold salads, dressings, sandwich fillings and cold sandwiches and simple cold desserts in specified quantities
- sort, wash, peel and cut cold foods using knives or other equipment
- provide assistance to cooks in the food preparation area, such as weigh, measure and assemble ingredients according to standardized recipes
- prepare uncooked food items, such as sandwich spread and salad dressings
- operate and break down and clean all equipment assigned to food service and related areas
- portion food items into standard serving sizes using the proper utensils and specified dishware
- prepare boxed/to go meals
- select and place correct items on patient trays
- read and interpret a regular or modified menu, individual diet cards, tray tickets or patient selections
- identify obvious discrepancies between the prescribed diets and the food items designated by the menu
- decide what food items to serve for the most common diets
- perform heavy-duty cleaning tasks throughout the food service and related areas
- separate food waste, trash/recyclables from dishes, glasses and silverware
- unload food/tray delivery carts
- store sanitized dishes, glasses and silverware
- scrape, soak, scour, and scrub cookware and utensils
- move garbage cans when collecting and transferring trash from the work area to the disposal area
- other duties as assigned to meet the needs of the Medical Center
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Job Qualifications
Experience
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Job Location
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