Job Overview
Employment Type
Part-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $24.07 - $28.08
Work Schedule
Fixed Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Life insurance
flexible schedule
Professional development opportunities
Job Description
The VA Boston Healthcare System, an integral part of the Veterans Health Administration within VISN 1, provides exceptional health care services dedicated to improving the lives of veterans. This government healthcare institution operates multiple facilities, including the Brockton VA Medical facility located in Brockton, Massachusetts, where a Food Service Worker position is currently open. The VA Boston Healthcare System is known for its commitment to veteran-centered care, offering a comprehensive range of medical, psychological, and support services to veterans from diverse backgrounds. As a federal agency, it provides a rewarding work environment with a strong emphasis on service, professionalism, and... Show More
Job Requirements
- U.S. citizenship
- suitability for federal employment as determined by a background investigation
- selective service registration for males born after 12/31/1959
- completion of online onboarding process and provision of acceptable forms of identification
- ability to serve a 1-year probationary period
- willingness to comply with federal employment policies including the influenza vaccination program or approved exemption
- ability to work part-time 20 hours per week with a schedule of Friday to Tuesday 4:00pm - 8:00pm
- ability to perform light to moderate physical effort including standing, walking, pushing, pulling, bending, lifting up to 20 pounds unassisted and sometimes more with assistance
- willing to work in kitchen environments exposed to heat, humidity, noise, and potential safety hazards
- commitment to federal employment standards and ethics
Job Qualifications
- Must demonstrate evidence of training or experience that shows knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the duties of the position
- must have dexterity and safety awareness
- ability to interpret instructions and specifications other than blueprint reading
- knowledge of materials and technical practices in food service
- ability to use and maintain tools and equipment
- ability to work with minimal supervision
- good work practices
- ability to provide patient-centered care and customer service
Job Duties
- Provides on-going instructions and demonstrates proper work methods to lower grade personnel
- prepares and delivers between meal nourishment and necessary tube feedings
- conducts hydration and snack deliveries to patients twice daily as requested
- checks menus, unit orders and portioning guide for completeness and accuracy
- assist patients with diet restrictions with daily meal choices
- sets up cold food items such as salads, desserts and cold beverages
- performs basic food preparation activities such as toast, egg and coffee preparation
- assists cooks by weighing and/or measuring ingredients and labeling them for use in the production area
- makes salads including molded salads from prepared vegetables and fruits
- responsible for correct portioning of salads, desserts, condiments, and beverages for tray serving units and cafeteria
- checks work in progress to ensure compliance with written guidelines and instructions from the supervisor
- responsible for placing the regular selective or modified diet cards and menu during serving operations
- checks food as it comes from preparation area to determine correctness, quality, and temperature
- responsible for sanitation and proper handling of equipment, supplies, utensils and dishes used in preparation areas
- participates in cleaning the work area, serving unit, and/or dining room including floors, equipment, tables, etc.
- maintains familiarity with all equipment in the unit and reports maintenance issues to the supervisor
- reads and interprets regular and modified menus, individual diet cards, or patient selections and places correct items on patient trays
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Job Qualifications
Experience
No experience required
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