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Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Hourly
Range $23.52 - $27.46
Work Schedule
Rotating Shifts
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Flexible spending account
Job Description
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) operates the New Jersey VA Medical Center, which serves veterans in the East Orange and Lyons campuses. The facility is committed to providing exceptional healthcare services to veterans, including nutritional and food services vital for patient recovery and well-being. This federal healthcare institution emphasizes integrity, service, and respect while ensuring that veterans receive comprehensive care in a supportive environment. The VA is known for its dedication to the principles of the American republic and the United States Constitution, making it a respected employer in the public sector.
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Job Requirements
- You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this job
- Subject to a background/suitability investigation
- Designated and/or random drug testing may be required
- Selective Service registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
- A complete application package including resume, transcripts, etc. is required
- Selected applicants must complete online onboarding and provide acceptable identification
- From May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state IDs not REAL ID compliant cannot be used for employment identification
- Resumes must be two pages or less to comply with Merit Hiring Plan
- Must serve a one-year probationary period
Job Qualifications
- Applicants must show evidence of training or experience sufficient to demonstrate ability to perform this position
- Experience refers to paid and unpaid work including volunteer work that builds relevant knowledge, skills, and abilities
- Applicants will be rated based on dexterity and safety
- interpret instructions and specifications
- materials knowledge
- technical practices
- use and maintain tools and equipment
- ability to work without more than normal supervision
- work practices
- Applicants must provide detailed descriptions of training or experience in their resume
- This job has no formal education qualification requirement
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
Job Criteria
Experience
No experience required
Job Location
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