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Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Hourly
Range $19.24 - $22.41
Work Schedule
Day Shifts
Job Description
The Richmond VA Medical Center, part of the Central Virginia VA Health Care System, offers comprehensive medical services to veterans, emphasizing compassionate care tailored to the unique needs of those who have served in the military. Located in Richmond, Virginia, this facility is dedicated to improving the health and well-being of veterans by providing high-quality healthcare services, including specialized nutritional and food service options. As a reputable government medical institution, the Richmond VA Medical Center operates with a commitment to excellence, integrity, and respect. This environment fosters a collaborative team approach among various healthcare professionals to ensure patients receive holistic... Show More
Job Requirements
- U.S. citizenship
- Suitable for federal employment as determined by background investigation
- Must pass pre-employment physical examination
- Selective service registration for males born after 12/31/1959
- Completion of online onboarding process and submission of acceptable identification
- Agreement to serve a 1-year probationary period
- Compliance with all application and document requirements
- Ability to stand, walk, stoop, reach, push, pull and lift heavy objects
- Willingness to work assigned shifts including weekends and holidays
Job Qualifications
- Evidence of training or experience related to food service
- Ability to follow established procedures and work sequences
- Knowledge of food portioning and diet requirements
- Ability to read and interpret menus, diet cards, and tray tickets
- Ability to perform physical tasks including lifting and standing
- Capability to work under supervision
- Experience in food preparation and service
- Familiarity with kitchen sanitation and cleaning practices
Job Duties
- Sets up and breaks down assigned station with correct supplies and food items
- Portions food items into standard serving sizes using 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 discrepancies between prescribed diets and menu food items
- Sets up dining room tables for service and replenishes items as necessary
- Delivers meal trays to patients and reports comments and complaints to supervisor or dietitian
- Assists cooks in food preparation by weighing, measuring and assembling ingredients
- Prepares fresh fruits, cold salads, dressings, sandwich fillings, cold sandwiches and simple cold desserts
- Reads and interprets menus, diet cards, tray tickets or patient selections
- Performs heavy-duty cleaning tasks in food service areas
Job Qualifications
Experience
Entry Level (1-2 years)
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