Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $21.21 - $24.77
Work Schedule
Day Shifts
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
federal employee retirement system
Life insurance
Flexible spending account
Job Description
The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) is a part of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs dedicated to providing comprehensive healthcare services to veterans across the nation. VHA is committed to enhancing the lives of veterans by delivering high-quality, compassionate care and ensuring that all veterans receive the support and services they need. As one of the largest healthcare systems in the United States, VHA operates numerous medical centers, clinics, and community-based facilities to serve millions of veterans each year. The organization continuously embraces innovation and modernization to improve workforce efficiency and patient care.
Within VHA, the Nutrition and Food ... Show More
Within VHA, the Nutrition and Food ... Show More
Job Requirements
- U.S. citizenship
- Suitable for federal employment as determined by background investigation
- Subject to urinalysis drug screening prior to appointment
- Selective Service registration for males born after 12/31/1959
- Completion of online onboarding and pre-employment identification verification
- Completion of all application requirements
- Commitment to serve a 1-year probationary period evaluating fitness and performance
- Ability to perform light to moderate physical work and heavy cleaning tasks
- Willingness to work assigned schedules including weekends
- Ability to stand, walk, stoop, reach, push, pull, and bend frequently
- Capability to lift or move objects up to 20 pounds unassisted and heavier with assistance
- Compliance with health and safety standards in kitchen environments
Job Qualifications
- Evidence of training or experience of sufficient scope and quality to perform the duties
- Knowledge and ability in dexterity and safety
- Ability to interpret instructions and specifications
- Familiarity with materials and technical practices in food service
- Skill in using and maintaining tools and equipment
- Ability to work without more than normal supervision
- Adherence to proper work practices
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
- Decides what food items to serve for common diets when the diet card or tray ticket identifies only the kind of diet called for
- Provides patients with basic information about modified diets and available nutrition services
- Identifies obvious discrepancies between prescribed diets and food items designated by the menu
- Assembles, measures, weighs, or mixes ingredients for basic formulas and supplemental feedings following standardized recipes and sanitary techniques
- Delivers meal trays to patients' bedsides and reports their comments and complaints
- Assists cooks by assembling, labeling, and arranging prepared recipe items
- Prepares fresh fruit, cold salads, dressings, sandwich fillings, cold sandwiches, simple cold desserts, and supplementary foods and beverages
- Performs final checks of diet trays for completeness and correct food temperatures
- Works in various kitchen areas including food preparation, dishwashing, storage, receiving, and serving line
- Conducts heavy-duty cleaning tasks in food service areas
- Performs other duties as assigned
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Job Qualifications
Experience
Entry Level (1-2 years)
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