Job Overview
Compensation
Hourly
Range $21.99 - $25.67
Work Schedule
Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Life insurance
flexible spending accounts
Employee assistance program
Job Description
The West Haven VA Medical Center Nutrition and Food Service Department is a critical part of the Veterans Affairs healthcare system, dedicated to providing high-quality nutritional support and food services to veterans and patients. This esteemed medical center is committed to excellence in patient care and overall wellbeing, offering comprehensive health services and support. Situated in West Haven, CT, the facility strives to maintain a safe, efficient, and supportive environment for both patients and staff, ensuring that nutritional services meet all health standards and dietary needs required within a busy medical center setting. The medical center is a federal agency, providing stable employment opportunities with competitive pay scales and a range of benefits to employees who support its vital mission.
This position of Food Service Worker is a permanent, intermittent role within the Nutrition and Food Service Department. It offers varying hours per week with shifts that may cover morning and evening tours including weekends and holidays, providing flexibility for individuals seeking part-time or intermittent work schedules. The role involves supporting the kitchen and dining service operations by performing essential food preparation and service duties to ensure that Veterans receive nutritional meals aligned with their prescribed diets. Employees will assist with setting up dining tables, stocking and inventorying food supplies, and assisting cooks in the preparation of meals, all while adhering to strict sanitation and safety standards. The Food Service Worker plays a crucial role in maintaining cleanliness, proper handling of food and equipment, and contributing to the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the food service operation within a healthcare environment.
This role does not require prior formal education but emphasizes practical experience and skills relating to food service, sanitation, and safety compliance. It is ideal for candidates who are detail-oriented, capable of following directions accurately, and able to perform physical tasks associated with food handling and kitchen maintenance. The position offers a pay rate between $21.99 and $25.67 per hour under the WG-3 pay scale. Besides competitive remuneration, this role does not provide relocation or recruitment incentives. However, it offers a valuable opportunity to work in a federal healthcare setting, contributing directly to the wellbeing of Veterans and gaining experience in a structured government employment environment.
Applicants must be U.S. citizens or nationals or those who owe allegiance to the United States, and will undergo a background investigation as part of the suitability assessment. Selected employees will complete a one-year probationary period assessing their performance, conduct, and fit within the agency. Beyond routine duties, Food Service Workers must comply with policies such as annual influenza vaccination programs to maintain health and safety standards in VHA locations.
Overall, this role offers a unique chance to join a dedicated team at the West Haven VA Medical Center, delivering essential nutritional services that support the health and recovery of Veterans. It supports a service-oriented ethos, valuing attention to detail, reliability, and a genuine interest in contributing to public service within the federal government. The intermittent schedule may appeal to individuals seeking a flexible work arrangement combined with the stability and benefits of federal employment.
This position of Food Service Worker is a permanent, intermittent role within the Nutrition and Food Service Department. It offers varying hours per week with shifts that may cover morning and evening tours including weekends and holidays, providing flexibility for individuals seeking part-time or intermittent work schedules. The role involves supporting the kitchen and dining service operations by performing essential food preparation and service duties to ensure that Veterans receive nutritional meals aligned with their prescribed diets. Employees will assist with setting up dining tables, stocking and inventorying food supplies, and assisting cooks in the preparation of meals, all while adhering to strict sanitation and safety standards. The Food Service Worker plays a crucial role in maintaining cleanliness, proper handling of food and equipment, and contributing to the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the food service operation within a healthcare environment.
This role does not require prior formal education but emphasizes practical experience and skills relating to food service, sanitation, and safety compliance. It is ideal for candidates who are detail-oriented, capable of following directions accurately, and able to perform physical tasks associated with food handling and kitchen maintenance. The position offers a pay rate between $21.99 and $25.67 per hour under the WG-3 pay scale. Besides competitive remuneration, this role does not provide relocation or recruitment incentives. However, it offers a valuable opportunity to work in a federal healthcare setting, contributing directly to the wellbeing of Veterans and gaining experience in a structured government employment environment.
Applicants must be U.S. citizens or nationals or those who owe allegiance to the United States, and will undergo a background investigation as part of the suitability assessment. Selected employees will complete a one-year probationary period assessing their performance, conduct, and fit within the agency. Beyond routine duties, Food Service Workers must comply with policies such as annual influenza vaccination programs to maintain health and safety standards in VHA locations.
Overall, this role offers a unique chance to join a dedicated team at the West Haven VA Medical Center, delivering essential nutritional services that support the health and recovery of Veterans. It supports a service-oriented ethos, valuing attention to detail, reliability, and a genuine interest in contributing to public service within the federal government. The intermittent schedule may appeal to individuals seeking a flexible work arrangement combined with the stability and benefits of federal employment.
Job Requirements
- U.S. citizenship
- Suitable for federal employment determined by a background investigation
- Selective Services registration required for males born after 12/31/1959
- Complete online onboarding process with acceptable identification documents
- Serve a 1-year probationary period
- Ability to perform physical work including standing, walking, bending, lifting up to 20 pounds unassisted and occasionally more with help
- Compliance with health and safety policies including annual influenza vaccination or approved exemption
- Must complete all application requirements including resume submission
- Adherence to federal hiring policies and procedures
- Commitment to upholding the rule of law and service ideals
Job Qualifications
- A specific length of training and experience is not required, but you must show evidence of training or experience of sufficient scope and quality of your ability to do the work of this position
- Demonstrate knowledge, skills, and ability to perform duties supported by detailed resume descriptions
- Knowledge of dexterity and safety
- Ability to interpret instructions and specifications other than blueprint reading
- Familiarity with materials and technical practices in food service
- Skill in using and maintaining tools and equipment
- Ability to work without more than normal supervision
- Knowledge of work practices related to food service
- Experience including paid, unpaid, or volunteer work that builds competencies and skills
Job Duties
- Sets up dining room tables for service, place food and beverages on tables, and replenishes items as necessary
- Uses knowledge of sanitation standards, such as the need to keep wiping cloths in sanitizing solution and maintaining proper water temperature standards when cleaning dishes
- Takes nourishment inventories, stocking using first in-first out procedures, replacing expired
- Verifies that food items on trays are appropriate for the prescribed diet
- Provides assistance to cooks in the food preparation area, such as weigh, measure and assemble ingredients according to standardized recipes
- Follows directions in assembling, measuring, weighing, or mixing ingredients for basic formulas and supplemental feedings following standardized recipes and using sanitary techniques
- Decides what food items to serve for the most common diets when the diet card or tray ticket identifies only the kind of diet called for
- Determines the quantities of ingredients needed to prepare the required yields using arithmetical computations using decimals, fractions, and percentages
- Sets up assigned station with the correct supplies and food items
- Makes precise measurements and accurately weighs recipe ingredients for special feedings
- Sterilizes equipment and sanitizes work areas
- Breaks down and cleans food stations
- Unloads food/tray delivery carts
Job Criteria
Experience
No experience required
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