Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $21.96 - $25.65
Work Schedule
Rotating Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off
Life insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
federal holidays
Job Description
The Dayton Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VAMC) is a prominent federal healthcare facility dedicated to providing comprehensive medical services to veterans in the Dayton, Ohio area. As part of the Department of Veterans Affairs, the center offers a wide range of healthcare programs aimed at improving the quality of life for those who have served in the United States Armed Forces. Known for its commitment to excellence in veteran care, the Dayton VAMC combines advanced medical technology with compassionate service, ensuring veterans receive top-tier treatment and support. The medical center operates with a focus on patient-centered care, community involvement, and... Show More
Job Requirements
- U.S. citizenship
- Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation
- Willing to undergo urinalysis drug screening prior to appointment
- Selective Services Registration required for males born after 12/31/1959
- Completion of online onboarding process with acceptable identification
- Ability to serve a 1-year probationary period
- Commitment to the ideals of the American republic and the U.S. Constitution
- Ability to work rotating days off and 11:00 AM to 7:30 PM schedule
- Physical ability to perform light to moderate labor including lifting up to 20 pounds frequently and up to 40 pounds occasionally with assistance
- Willingness to work in a kitchen environment with heat, humidity, and noise
- Completion of application requirements including submission of resume and supporting documents
Job Qualifications
- Ability to do the work of the position without more than normal supervision
- Knowledge of materials
- Technical practices (theoretical, precise, artistic)
- Ability to interpret instructions, specification, etc. (other than blueprint reading)
- Ability to use and maintain tools and equipment
- Work practices (includes keeping things neat, clean and in order)
- Ability to operate with dexterity and safety
- Evidence of training or experience of sufficient scope and quality to perform the duties
- Demonstrated knowledge, skills, and ability to perform food service duties
- Experience in food preparation, kitchen duties, or related work
- Ability to follow safety and sanitation protocols
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'/patients' 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
- Return soiled trays and dishes to the dish room after meals
- Deliver meal trays to the patients' bedsides
- Brew coffee according to the number of servings required
- Assemble and toss fresh fruit or green salads in quantity using prepared dressings and portions 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
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Job Qualifications
Experience
Entry Level (1-2 years)
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