Job Overview
Employment Type
Temporary
Internship
Consulting
Full-time
Part-time
Hourly
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $18.89 - $22.04
Work Schedule
Flexible
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Life insurance
flexible spending accounts
Employee assistance program
Job Description
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Medical Center in Shreveport, Louisiana, is a vital healthcare institution dedicated to serving veterans and their families. Operating under the umbrella of the VA, this facility emphasizes delivering high-quality, compassionate care to those who have served the nation. As part of a nationwide network, the Shreveport VA Medical Center offers a wide range of health services, including specialized treatments, outpatient care, and support services tailored to the unique needs of veterans. The center values integrity, commitment, advocacy, respect, and excellence, collectively known as the "I CARE" principles, which shape every interaction and service provided... Show More
Job Requirements
- U.S. citizenship
- Suitable for federal employment as determined by a background investigation
- Selective services registration for males born after 12/31/1959
- Completion of an online onboarding process with acceptable identification
- Fulfillment of all application requirements including required documents
- Possible pre-employment physical
- Commitment to serve a one-year probationary period
Job Qualifications
- Evidence of training or experience of sufficient scope and quality to perform the duties of the position
- Ability to perform the work of the position without more than normal supervision
- Dexterity and safety
- Ability to interpret instructions and specifications
- Knowledge of materials
- Understanding of technical practices
- Competence in using and maintaining tools and equipment
- Good work practices
- Ability to work effectively without close supervision
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
- Perform other duties as assigned
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Job Qualifications
Experience
Entry Level (1-2 years)
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