Food Service Worker

The San Francisco Veterans Affairs Health Care System (SFVAHCS) is a prominent healthcare establishment dedicated to providing comprehensive medical services to United States veterans. As part of the Department of Veterans Affairs, it serves the needs of veterans in the San Francisco area with unwavering commitment to quality, care, and respect. The SFVAHCS is equipped with advanced medical facilities and implements the highest standards in healthcare, catering specifically to the unique requirements of the veteran population. It encompasses a range of specialized medical and support services, including the Nutrition and Food Service department, which plays a vital role in the well-being and recovery of its patients and residents.\n\nWithin this esteemed establishment, the position of Food Service Worker is an integral role that directly contributes to the Nutrition and Food Service operations at the VA Medical Center. This position is designed to ensure that high standards of food service and patient care are maintained through proficient handling of food preparation, diet management, and service delivery. The Food Service Worker operates with a level of autonomy that requires proficiency in specialized procedures and a broad understanding of service operations such as food and beverage preparation, modified diets, dishwashing, storage management, and adherence to safety and sanitation protocols.\n\nThis role is particularly crucial given the specialized diets required for many patients at the VA Medical Center, demanding an individual who can interpret diet cards, tray tickets, and menus with precision to avoid discrepancies and ensure nutritious meals are served according to medical specifications. The Food Service Worker also supports cooks by assisting with measuring and assembling ingredients as per standardized recipes, further underpinning the department's mission to deliver quality meals. Physical demands of this job include working in a kitchen environment characterized by heat and humidity, frequent standing and walking, and some lifting and moving of heavy objects in compliance with safety standards. The position is permanent, intermittent, and classified under pay scale WG 3, offering an hourly wage between $24.05 to $28.07 for three vacancies based in San Francisco, CA. It requires adherence to federal employment guidelines and participation in health and safety programs including vaccination requirements. This role not only offers an opportunity to contribute meaningfully to veteran care but also to build a stable career within a respected federal agency.