Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Hourly
Range $15.91 - $18.57
Work Schedule
Rotating Shifts
Day Shifts
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Life insurance
Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off
flexible schedule
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Job Description
The Memphis VA Medical Center, located in Memphis, Tennessee, operates as a key healthcare facility providing a range of medical services to veterans and their families. It stands as a significant institution within the Department of Veterans Affairs, characterized by its commitment to delivering high-quality healthcare and support to the veteran community. The center is well-known for its dedication to enhancing veterans’ lives through comprehensive medical care, including specialized services in nutrition and food services that facilitate patient recovery and wellbeing. As a federal government entity, the Memphis VA Medical Center offers stable employment opportunities with competitive wages and benefits, making it an attractive workplace for individuals seeking to contribute meaningfully to public service within a healthcare setting.
The Food Service Worker position at the Memphis VA Medical Center is a vital role within the Nutrition and Food Services (NFS) department. This permanent, full-time position operates under the supervision of the department supervisor and is categorized under the Wage Grade 2 pay scale, with hourly wages ranging from $15.91 to $18.57. The role requires handling various food service operations critical to the daily functioning of the medical center’s food services. The worker performs tasks involving several steps or sequences, such as setting up cafeteria lines, serving food, cleaning, and delivering meals to patients. The position involves adhering to established procedures to ensure food safety, portion control, and cleanliness in a fast-paced environment, including working in dish rooms, dining areas, and food preparation zones.
The Food Service Worker must be physically capable of performing light to moderate work, including standing and walking for extended periods, lifting and moving objects up to 20 pounds unassisted and occasionally heavier loads with assistance. The schedule involves shifts from early morning to evening, including weekends and holidays, arranged on a rotating basis according to department needs. Essential duties include setting up meal service areas, serving hot and cold food items, cleaning workspaces, handling fresh produce, assembling meals, and performing preventive maintenance of kitchen equipment. The role entails not only food service duties but also operational tasks such as unloading delivery trucks, sorting waste, and heavy cleaning, all contributing to an efficient and hygienic food service environment.
This role offers employees the opportunity to gain experience in a federal healthcare environment, with a focus on nutrition support that directly impacts patient care. The position emphasizes reliability, safety, and food service aptitude, providing a structured work routine within a team-oriented setting. Applicants are evaluated based on criteria including dexterity, safety, dependability, and the ability to follow directions, highlighting the importance of both technical skills and workplace conduct. The Memphis VA Medical Center supports employees’ growth through training and a comprehensive benefits package, making this position ideal for individuals seeking a stable and impactful career in food services within the federal healthcare system.
The Food Service Worker position at the Memphis VA Medical Center is a vital role within the Nutrition and Food Services (NFS) department. This permanent, full-time position operates under the supervision of the department supervisor and is categorized under the Wage Grade 2 pay scale, with hourly wages ranging from $15.91 to $18.57. The role requires handling various food service operations critical to the daily functioning of the medical center’s food services. The worker performs tasks involving several steps or sequences, such as setting up cafeteria lines, serving food, cleaning, and delivering meals to patients. The position involves adhering to established procedures to ensure food safety, portion control, and cleanliness in a fast-paced environment, including working in dish rooms, dining areas, and food preparation zones.
The Food Service Worker must be physically capable of performing light to moderate work, including standing and walking for extended periods, lifting and moving objects up to 20 pounds unassisted and occasionally heavier loads with assistance. The schedule involves shifts from early morning to evening, including weekends and holidays, arranged on a rotating basis according to department needs. Essential duties include setting up meal service areas, serving hot and cold food items, cleaning workspaces, handling fresh produce, assembling meals, and performing preventive maintenance of kitchen equipment. The role entails not only food service duties but also operational tasks such as unloading delivery trucks, sorting waste, and heavy cleaning, all contributing to an efficient and hygienic food service environment.
This role offers employees the opportunity to gain experience in a federal healthcare environment, with a focus on nutrition support that directly impacts patient care. The position emphasizes reliability, safety, and food service aptitude, providing a structured work routine within a team-oriented setting. Applicants are evaluated based on criteria including dexterity, safety, dependability, and the ability to follow directions, highlighting the importance of both technical skills and workplace conduct. The Memphis VA Medical Center supports employees’ growth through training and a comprehensive benefits package, making this position ideal for individuals seeking a stable and impactful career in food services within the federal healthcare system.
Job Requirements
- U.S. citizenship
- Suitable for federal employment as determined by background investigation
- Selective Services Registration required for males born after 12/31/1959
- Completion of online onboarding process including acceptable forms of identification
- Ability to complete all application requirements detailed in the announcement
- Commitment to serve 1-year probationary period
- Ability to perform physical duties including standing, walking, lifting up to 20 pounds unassisted and occasionally heavier loads with assistance
- Willingness to work shifts including weekends and holidays on a rotating schedule
Job Qualifications
- No specific length of training and experience required but must show evidence of training or experience of sufficient scope and quality
- Ability to demonstrate knowledge, skills, and ability to perform duties
- Ability to follow directions
- Dexterity and safety awareness
- Ability to handle weights and loads
- Reliability and dependability
- Special aptitude for food service work
- Good work practices
- Experience can include paid, unpaid, or volunteer work
- Ability to work under supervision and in a team environment
Job Duties
- Set up cafeteria lines, steam tables, dining room tables, and side service stands with hot and cold food items
- Serve food cafeteria style by placing uniform portions of food on customers' or patients' plates
- Break down and clean assigned area when the meal is finished and return food to the kitchen
- Set up dining room tables for service, place food and beverages on tables, and replenish items as necessary
- Return soiled trays and dishes to the dish room after meals
- Deliver meal trays to the patients' bedsides
- Brew coffee according to the number of servings required
- Assemble and toss fresh fruit or green salads in quantity using prepared dressings and portions into standard serving sizes
- Apportion other food items into standard serving sizes using the proper utensils and containers
- Make cold sandwiches using prepared ingredients and pack box lunches
- Work in one or more functional areas of the kitchen such as food preparation, dish and pot washing, dry and refrigerated storage and receiving, and the serving line
- Sort, wash, peel and cut fresh fruits and vegetables
- Operate and break down equipment
- Perform heavy-duty cleaning tasks throughout the food service and related areas
- Separate food waste and trash from dishes, glasses and silverware in the dish washing area
- Remove inspection doors, strainer pans, screens and spray arms for preventive maintenance of the dish machine
- Unload delivery trucks
- Store sanitized dishes, glasses and silverware
- Scrape, soak, scour, and scrub the heavier cooking utensils
- Move heavy garbage cans when collecting and transferring trash from the work area to the disposal area
- Performs other related duties as assigned
Job Criteria
Experience
No experience required
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