You're Viewing 1 Of 95,000+ Jobs On OysterLink
New hospitality jobs added daily. Browse by role, pay, or location.
Job Overview
Employment Type
Part-time
Compensation
Hourly
Range $19.23 - $22.43
Work Schedule
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Life insurance
flexible spending accounts
Employee assistance program
Job Description
The Tuscaloosa VA Medical Center, located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, is a respected healthcare institution dedicated to providing comprehensive and compassionate care to veterans across the region. As a federal agency, the VA Medical Center offers a wide range of health services and support for veterans and their families, aiming to enhance their quality of life through medical excellence and community outreach. The facility houses various departments, including Nutrition and Food Service, which plays a critical role in ensuring that veterans receive nutritious and therapeutic meals tailored to their specific health needs.
The Food Service Worker at the Tuscaloo... Show More
The Food Service Worker at the Tuscaloo... Show More
Job Requirements
- U.S. citizenship
- Suitable for federal employment as determined by background investigation
- Willingness to undergo urinalysis drug screening prior to appointment
- Selective service registration required for males born after 12/31/1959
- Completion of online onboarding and provision of acceptable identification
- Ability to complete a 1-year probationary period
- Capable of performing physically demanding tasks including lifting up to 40 pounds with assistance
- Availability to work early morning or afternoon shifts, including holidays and weekends
- Ability to comply with Department of Veterans Affairs policies including influenza vaccination or exemption
- Completion of all required application documents and questionnaires by closing date
Job Qualifications
- Relevant training or experience demonstrating knowledge, skills, and ability to perform food service duties
- Experience in food preparation and service in a healthcare or institutional setting preferred
- Ability to read and interpret menus and diet orders
- Skill in safely handling kitchen equipment and utensils
- Strong attention to detail and ability to follow food safety standards
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients and supervisors
- Evidence of reliability and capacity to perform physically demanding work including lifting and standing for extended periods
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
Don't Stop At One Job - There's More
Create a free profile
We'll match you with best jobs
Get job offers faster
Search For More Opportunities:
More Jobs Like This: