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Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Hourly
Range $21.80 - $25.44
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Day Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off
Life insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
federal holidays
Job Description
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Boston Healthcare System is a renowned healthcare establishment committed to delivering comprehensive and patient-focused medical services to veterans within VISN 1, which spans the New England region. This government agency is dedicated to supporting the health and wellness of U.S. veterans through a wide range of medical and support services. The Brockton VA Medical Facility, a part of the VA Boston Healthcare System, serves as a central hub for healthcare operations, including nutrition and food services, which are critical for patients' health and recovery.
Within this established healthcare institution, an exciting career opportunity... Show More
Within this established healthcare institution, an exciting career opportunity... Show More
Job Requirements
- U.S. Citizenship
- suitable for federal employment as determined by background investigation
- selective service registration required for males born after 12/31/1959
- completion of online onboarding process including acceptable identification
- completion of all application requirements including resume submission
- willingness to serve a 1-year probationary period
- compliance with Department of Veterans Affairs vaccination policies
- ability to stand and walk continuously, frequently bend and lift moderate weights
- availability to work full-time, Friday to Tuesday, 11:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., with days off Wednesday and Thursday
- no relocation or recruitment incentives authorized
Job Qualifications
- Demonstrated experience or training in food service operations
- ability to perform duties with dexterity and safety
- capable of interpreting instructions and specifications
- knowledge of materials and technical kitchen practices
- skill in using and maintaining kitchen tools and equipment
- ability to work without more than normal supervision
- understanding of appropriate work practices
- experience interacting with customers or patients
- physical ability to perform tasks requiring moderate to heavy effort
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 on customers' or patients' plates
- break down and clean assigned area after meals and return food to the kitchen
- set up dining room tables for service and replenish food and beverages
- return soiled trays and dishes to dish room
- deliver meal trays to patients' bedsides
- brew coffee according to servings required
- assemble and toss fruit or green salads with dressings and standard portions
- apportion food items into standard serving sizes
- make cold sandwiches and pack box lunches
- work in kitchen areas including food preparation, dishwashing, storage, receiving, and serving line
- sort, wash, peel, and cut fresh fruits and vegetables
- operate and break down kitchen equipment
- perform heavy cleaning tasks in food service areas
- separate food waste and trash in dishwashing area
- perform preventive maintenance on dish machines
- unload delivery trucks
- store sanitized dishes and utensils
- scrape, soak, scour, and scrub cooking utensils
- move heavy garbage cans
- perform other assigned duties
Job Qualifications
Experience
No experience required
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