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Food Service Worker

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $19.06 - $22.23
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Work Schedule

Rotating Shifts
Standard Hours
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Life insurance
flexible spending accounts
Employee assistance program

Job Description

The Central Iowa VA Health Care System is a comprehensive healthcare provider dedicated to serving the needs of U.S. Veterans with compassion, respect, and excellence. Located in Des Moines, Iowa, this federally funded medical center offers a broad range of services and programs designed to support the health and well-being of the Veteran community. The facility embodies the Veterans Health Administration's mission to honor America’s Veterans by providing exceptional healthcare that improves their health and quality of life. The Central Iowa VA operates within a Whole Health System of care, an innovative approach that empowers Veterans to take charge of... Show More

Job Requirements

  • U.S. citizenship
  • suitability for federal employment determined by background investigation
  • selective service registration for males born after 12/31/1959
  • completion of online onboarding process with acceptable identification
  • compliance with all application requirements
  • pass a one-year probationary period
  • ability to perform physical tasks including lifting weights up to 20 pounds unassisted and more than 40 pounds with assistance
  • ability to work in hot, noisy, and humidity-prone kitchen environments

Job Qualifications

  • Provide evidence of training or experience demonstrating ability to perform the duties
  • possess knowledge, skills, and ability related to food service
  • demonstrate dexterity and safety
  • follow directions
  • handle weights and loads
  • reliability and dependability
  • special aptitude for food service work
  • work practices
  • no specific education requirement
  • volunteer and unpaid vocational experience is acceptable

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
  • 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

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Experience

No experience required

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