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Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Hourly
Range $18.95 - $22.10
Work Schedule
Rotating Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Life insurance
Flexible work schedule
federal holidays
Job Description
The Michael E DeBakey VA Medical Center located in Houston, Texas, is a reputable healthcare institution dedicated to providing exceptional medical care and services to U.S. veterans. As part of the Department of Veterans Affairs, this medical center is committed to supporting veterans with a comprehensive range of healthcare programs including specialized nutrition and food services. The facility is known for its patient-centered approach, aiming to enhance the quality of life for veterans through effective treatment and dedicated support staff. Working at such an esteemed federal facility offers employees the chance to contribute meaningfully to the health and well-being of... Show More
Job Requirements
- U.S. citizenship
- Suitable for federal employment as determined by background investigation
- Successful completion of urinalysis screening for illegal drug use
- Selective Service registration for males born after 12/31/1959
- Completion of online onboarding process with acceptable identification
- Submission of required documents as detailed in the application
- Willingness to serve a 1-year probationary period
- Adherence to Department of Veterans Affairs seasonal influenza vaccination requirements
- Commitment to public service and the goals of the agency.
Job Qualifications
- Evidence of training or experience of sufficient scope and quality to perform the work
- Demonstrated knowledge, skills, and ability to execute food service duties
- Ability to read and interpret menus, diet cards and tray tickets
- Experience in food preparation and serving in a healthcare or institutional setting is preferred
- Dexterity and safety skills
- Ability to interpret instructions and specifications
- Experience in using and maintaining food service tools and equipment
- Ability to work with minimal supervision
- Knowledge of technical food service practices.
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
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