Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $19.04 - $22.17
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Life insurance
flexible spending accounts
Employee assistance program
Job Description
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Eastern Kansas Health Care System is a federal agency dedicated to providing high-quality healthcare services to veterans and their families. Located in Topeka, Kansas, this facility is committed to excellence in care, community support, and upholding the values of service and dedication to the nation's veterans. As part of the federal government, the Department of Veterans Affairs offers stable, rewarding careers with comprehensive benefits designed to support the well-being of its employees and their families.
The Food Service Worker position at the Eastern Kansas Health Care System plays a vital role in ensuring th... Show More
The Food Service Worker position at the Eastern Kansas Health Care System plays a vital role in ensuring th... Show More
Job Requirements
- U.S. citizenship
- Suitable for federal employment as determined by a background investigation
- Selective Service Registration for males born after 12/31/1959
- Completion of online onboarding process with acceptable forms of identification
- Pre-employment physical
- Completion of all application requirements including submission of resume and supporting documents
- Ability to perform physical tasks including lifting up to 20 pounds unassisted and lifting items over 40 pounds with assistance
- Willingness to work between 5:00 AM and 7:00 PM including weekends and holidays
- Agreement to serve a 1-year probationary period
Job Qualifications
- Dexterity and safety
- Follow directions
- Handle weights and loads
- Reliability and dependability
- Special aptitude - food service work
- Work practices
- Evidence of training or experience in food service work
- Ability to perform duties involving physical effort and stamina
- Capability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Commitment to upholding workplace safety and sanitation standards
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' 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
- Deliver meal trays to patients' bedsides
- Return soiled trays and dishes to the dish room after meals
- Brew coffee according to the number of servings required
- Assemble and toss fresh fruit or green salads in quantity using prepared dressings and portion 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
- Perform other related duties as assigned
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Job Qualifications
Experience
No experience required
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