Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $20.72 - $24.17
Work Schedule
Rotating Shifts
Standard Hours
Benefits
Health Insurance
Life insurance
Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off
Paid holidays
flexible schedule
Employee assistance program
Job Description
The Phoenix VA Health Care System (HCS) is a renowned federal health care provider dedicated to serving the nation's veterans through comprehensive and compassionate care. Located in Phoenix, Arizona, the VA HCS plays a vital role in delivering healthcare services backed by advanced medical technology and a team of skilled professionals committed to improving the quality of life of veterans. As one of the largest and most reliable healthcare systems in the Southwest region, the Phoenix VA HCS is deeply invested in the mission of honoring America's heroes by providing exceptional medical, nutritional, and supportive services tailored to meet their... Show More
Job Requirements
- U.S. citizenship
- suitable for federal employment as determined by background investigation
- pass urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment
- selective service registration required for males born after 12/31/1959
- complete online onboarding process and present acceptable forms of identification
- complete all application requirements detailed in the required documents section
- serve a 1-year probationary period
- able to perform physical work including standing, walking, lifting up to 20 pounds unassisted and occasionally more than 40 pounds with assistance
- subject to working in hot and humid kitchen conditions
- availability for rotating schedule including weekends, holidays, and various shifts
Job Qualifications
- A specific length of training and experience is not required but applicants must show evidence of training or experience demonstrating the ability to perform the job
- experience in dexterity and safety
- ability to interpret instructions and specifications other than blueprint reading
- knowledge of materials
- familiarity with technical practices
- skill in using and maintaining tools and equipment
- ability to work without more than normal supervision
- understanding of work practices relevant to food service
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
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Job Qualifications
Experience
No experience required
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