Job Overview
Employment Type
Temporary
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $18.95 - $22.10
Work Schedule
Rotating Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Life insurance
Flexible work schedules
Professional development opportunities
Job Description
The Michael E. DeBakey Medical Center, located in Houston, Texas, is a critical part of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs healthcare system, offering high-quality medical care and support to veterans and their families. As a prestigious medical center, it is dedicated to providing comprehensive healthcare services, blending advanced medical technologies with compassionate patient-centered care. The institution serves a diverse community of veterans, ensuring their health and well-being through a variety of specialized programs and medical disciplines.
This opening is for a Food Service Worker position within the Nutrition and Food Services department at the Michael E. DeBakey Medical... Show More
This opening is for a Food Service Worker position within the Nutrition and Food Services department at the Michael E. DeBakey Medical... Show More
Job Requirements
- U.S. citizenship
- suitable for Federal employment as determined by a background investigation
- pre-employment physical required
- Selective Services Registration for males born after 12/31/1959
- completion of online onboarding process including acceptable identification
- must complete all application requirements including required documents
- willingness to serve a 1-year probationary period
- ability to stand and walk for extended periods
- ability to lift up to 20 pounds unassisted and occasionally more with assistance
- ability to work rotating shifts including weekends and holidays
- compliance with vaccination and health policies for healthcare personnel
Job Qualifications
- Evidence of training or experience demonstrating knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the duties of the position
- ability to work with minimal supervision
- dexterity and safety
- ability to interpret instructions and specifications
- knowledge of materials and technical practices
- ability to use and maintain tools and equipment
- ability to follow work practices
- experience may include paid or unpaid, including volunteer work
- must clearly describe duties and responsibilities in resume
- strong communication skills
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
- selects and places correct items on patient trays
- decides what food items to serve for the most common diets
- identifies obvious discrepancies between the prescribed diets and the food items designated by the menu
- sets up dining room tables for service, place food and beverages on tables, and replenish items as necessary
- delivers meal trays to the patients' bedsides, reporting the patients' comments and complaints to the supervisor or dietitian
- provides assistance to cooks in the food preparation area, such as weigh, measure and assemble ingredients according to standardized recipes
- prepares fresh fruit/cold salads/dressings/sandwich fillings and cold sandwiches and simple cold desserts
- reads and interprets regular or modified menus, individual diet cards, tray tickets or patient selections
- performs heavy-duty cleaning tasks throughout the food service and related areas
- performing other duties as assigned
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Job Qualifications
Experience
No experience required
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