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Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Hourly
Range $19.75 - $23.04
Work Schedule
Rotating Shifts
Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Job Description
The West Palm Beach VA Medical Center is a comprehensive healthcare facility dedicated to serving the needs of veterans in the region with a wide spectrum of medical services and support programs. As part of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, this medical center operates with the mission of delivering high-quality healthcare and nutritional services to veterans, ensuring their well-being and supporting their recovery and health maintenance needs. The VA Medical Center in West Palm Beach is committed to maintaining a clean, safe, and efficient environment that promotes recovery and nutrition, which is critical in health care settings. This commitment... Show More
Job Requirements
- Must be a U.S. citizen to apply
- Subject to background/suitability investigation
- Selective Service Registration required for males born after 12/31/1959
- Complete all application requirements as detailed
- Willingness to complete online onboarding process and provide acceptable identification
- Must comply with REAL ID standards by May 7, 2025 for identification
- Must be able to work varying shifts including weekends and holidays
- Must be able to perform physical tasks such as lifting up to 20 pounds regularly and occasionally 40 pounds with assistance
- Commitment to a 1-year probationary period
- Ability to stand and walk continuously, stoop, reach, push, pull and bend frequently
- Able to perform heavy cleaning and lifting tasks when necessary
- Must participate in seasonal influenza vaccination program or obtain exemption
- Must be able to work in a kitchen environment with exposure to heat, humidity, and hot liquids
- Resume must be limited to two pages as required by federal application guidelines
- Must accurately detail work experience relevant to the job
- Eligible under Direct-Hire Authority
- No relocation expenses reimbursed
- No telework or remote work allowed
- Must be willing to comply with the Department of Veterans Affairs policies and procedures.
Job Qualifications
- A specific length of training and experience is not required but must show evidence of training or experience of sufficient scope and quality of ability to do the work of this position
- Evidence demonstrating knowledge, skills, and ability to perform duties must be supported by detailed descriptions in the resume
- Ability to work without more than normal supervision
- Skilled in interpreting instructions and specifications other than blueprint reading
- Dexterity and safety awareness
- Knowledge of materials, technical practices, use and maintenance of tools and equipment
- Experience in work practices relevant to food service operations
- Experience may include paid and unpaid work including volunteer work
- Must be able to perform the duties of this position based on the OPM Federal Wage System Qualification Standards evaluation
- Applicants must be proficient in most job requirements to be well-qualified
- Must be able to manage physical demands associated with the position including lifting, standing, and bending
- Skills in sanitation and safety procedures
- Ability to interact effectively 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 the proper utensils and specified dishware
- Decides what food items to serve for the most 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 the nutrition services that are available
- Identifies obvious discrepancies between the prescribed diets and the food items designated by the menu
- Follows directions in assembling, measuring, weighing, or mixing ingredients for basic formulas and supplemental feedings following standardized recipes and using sanitary techniques
- 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 including assembling, labeling and arranging completed recipe items in preparation for use by cooks
- Prepares fresh fruit/cold salads/dressings/sandwich fillings and cold sandwiches and simple cold desserts along with individual and bulk nourishments and supplement foods and beverages for patients
- Makes final check of diet trays assembled by lower grade workers for completeness, correct food temperatures
- Works 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
- Performs heavy-duty cleaning tasks throughout the food service and related areas
- Performing other duties as assigned.
Job Qualifications
Experience
Entry Level (1-2 years)
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