Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $19.84 - $23.14
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 Memphis VA Medical Center, situated in Memphis, Tennessee, is a vital component of the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) dedicated to providing comprehensive healthcare services to veterans. As part of the Nutrition and Food Services (NFS) department, the Medical Center plays a crucial role in supporting the health and dietary needs of veterans through innovative and efficient nutrition service operations. The institution is committed to delivering high-quality care with a focus on veteran well-being and satisfaction. It operates under federal guidelines ensuring quality, safety, and service excellence.
This position is a full-time, permanent opportunity for a Food Serv... Show More
This position is a full-time, permanent opportunity for a Food Serv... Show More
Job Requirements
- must be a U.S. citizen to apply
- subject to background/suitability investigation
- must pass pre-employment physical examination
- selective service registration required for males born after 12/31/1959
- complete application package including resume and transcripts required
- comply with identification requirements including REAL ID compliance by May 7, 2025
- must serve a one-year probationary period
- ability to lift/move objects up to 45 pounds
- willingness to work rotating shifts including weekends and holidays
- commitment to upholding the rule of law and U.S. Constitution
- ability to stand and walk continuously for extended periods
Job Qualifications
- experience demonstrating knowledge, skills, and ability to perform food service work
- ability to interpret instructions and specifications other than blueprint reading
- knowledge of materials and technical practices related to food service
- ability to use and maintain tools and equipment required for food service
- understanding of work practices in a food service setting
- evidence of training or experience sufficient to perform the duties as described
- detail-oriented with ability to adhere to safety and sanitation standards
- strong interpersonal skills for patient service
Job Duties
- receive and input patient orders into Computrition software
- 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 the patients' bedsides and report the patients' comments and complaints to the 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 other food items into standard serving sizes using the proper utensils and specified dishware
- prepare boxed/to go meals
- make final check of diet trays assembled by lower grade workers for completeness, correct food temperatures
- verify that food items on the tray are appropriate for the prescribed diet
- 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 when the diet card or tray ticket identifies only the kind of diet called for
- distribute menus and surveys to patients
- provide patients with basic information about modified diets and the nutrition services that are available
- prepare individual and bulk nourishments and supplemental foods and beverages for patients
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Job Qualifications
Experience
Entry Level (1-2 years)
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