Job Overview
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $22.48 - $26.19
Work Schedule
Day Shifts
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Life insurance
Vision Insurance
Employee assistance program
Job Description
The Iowa City VA Health Care System, part of the VA Midwest Health Care Network, is a pivotal healthcare provider dedicated to serving the needs of American Veterans. This network focuses on a Whole Health System of care, emphasizing a holistic approach that empowers individuals to take charge of their health and well-being while fostering healing relationships and environments. The Iowa City VA Medical Center is recognized for delivering exceptional healthcare services that align with the Veterans Health Administration's mission to honor America's veterans by improving their overall health and quality of life. The facility operates with a strong commitment... Show More
Job Requirements
- U.S. citizenship
- Suitable for federal employment based on background investigation
- Passed drug screening
- Selective service registration for males born after 12/31/1959
- Completion of online onboarding and pre-employment identification requirements
- Willingness to serve a 1-year probationary period
- Ability to perform physical tasks including standing, walking, lifting up to 20 pounds unassisted, and occasionally over 40 pounds with assistance
- Compliance with vaccination and mask-wearing policies as per Department of Veterans Affairs
- Completion of application documentation by the specified deadline
Job Qualifications
- Evidence of training or experience demonstrating ability to perform food service duties
- Knowledge of food preparation, modified diets, and nutrition services
- Ability to follow standardized recipes and sanitary techniques
- Dexterity and safety in handling kitchen tools and equipment
- Ability to work with minimal supervision
- Strong work practices and attention to detail
- Effective communication skills to interact with patients and staff
Job Duties
- Sets up and breaks down assigned station with the correct supplies and food items
- Portions food items into standard serving sizes using proper utensils and specified dishware
- Decides what food items to serve for common diets when diet card or tray ticket specifies the diet type
- Provides patients with basic information about modified diets and available nutrition services
- Identifies discrepancies between prescribed diets and designated menu items
- Follows directions assembling, measuring, weighing, or mixing ingredients for formulas and supplemental feedings using standardized recipes and sanitary techniques
- Delivers meal trays to patients' bedsides and reports patient comments and complaints to the supervisor or dietitian
- Assists cooks in food preparation including assembling, labeling, and arranging completed recipe items for cook use
- Prepares fresh fruit, cold salads, dressings, sandwich fillings, cold sandwiches, and simple cold desserts along with nourishments and supplement foods and beverages for patients
- Makes final checks of diet trays prepared by lower grade workers ensuring completeness and correct food temperatures
- Works across kitchen functional areas including food preparation, dish and pot washing, dry and refrigerated storage, receiving, and serving line
- Performs heavy-duty cleaning tasks throughout food service and related areas
- Performs other duties as assigned
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Job Qualifications
Experience
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Job Location
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